The government spokesperson Isaac Mwaura has revealed that the country has lost Kes 6 billion due to sustained anti-government demonstrations since June 18.

Speaking on Thursday, Mwaura said the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) data indicated that more protests will negatively affect the economy.

"We cannot forget the business people who suffered losses worth billions of shillings as their businesses remained closed. We wish to empathise with them as they strive to recoup their lost incomes. Overall, the country has lost approximately Kes6 billion as a result of demonstrations, according to the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA).”

Further, he has appealed to the youth to halt the demonstrations and give room for dialogue with the government.

He said President William Ruto had shown good faith by ceding to several demands from the Gen Zs, including firing his cabinet, dissolving 47 state corporations, halting the appointment of Chief Administrative Secretaries, and rejecting the Finance Bill 2024.

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"We make a passionate appeal to the youth to reconsider their plans to halt the demonstrations since that which they clamoured for was acceded to. The government reaffirms that the president has heard your loud voices and is ready to act on your concerns as demonstrated by recent developments.”