Deputy President (DP) Rigathi Gachagua has called out Trade cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria for his arrogance and insensitivity when talking about issues affecting Kenyans especially the increase in fuel prices in the country.
Speaking on his X account formerly Twitter, Gachagua has asked public servants to exercise caution while addressing Kenyans, especially on issues surrounding their welfare.
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— H.E. Rigathi Gachagua, EGH (@rigathi) September 17, 2023
I am home; I am happy to be back after a fruitful official visit to Colombia. As the saying goes; East or West, Home is Best.
While away, I keenly kept abreast discussions back home, especially on the recent spike in oil prices, which, though global, have…
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This comes shortly after a string of attacks by the Trade CS Kuria to those criticizing the Kenya Kwanza administration over the recent spike in fuel prices.
“From morning till evening If you keep saying the fuel price has gone up, why don’t you dig your own oil well? Those people are making noise, If they have their own well, I’m ready to start digging tomorrow,” he said.
Further, Kuria has been vocal about preparing Kenyans for a tough time ahead following the escalating fuel prices saying the pain at the pump will continue until next year in February.
“Global Crude Prices are on an upward trajectory. For planning purposes expect pump prices to go up by Ksh 10 every month till February,” he posted on X.
Kuria would later term his sentiments as an act of responsibility over the factual status of the escalating fuel prices attributing the increase to global and climate change issues.
“I repeat. Petrol will be Kes 260 by February. And El Nino is coming in 3 weeks that will last till March. These are global and climate change driven. Responsible leaders ought to tell the truth to prepare the people. You can throw stones at me all you want,” he said.
