NAIROBI, Kenya- Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has dismissed the possibility that public demonstrations will lead to a reduction in fuel prices, saying any change will only come through government policy interventions.
Speaking in remarks addressing rising public concern over the cost of fuel, Kindiki said protests would not influence pricing decisions.
“Hata mkiandamana, bei ya mafuta haitapunguka,” he said, adding that reductions in fuel prices would be achieved through structured government economic and policy measures.
Government response to fuel price concerns
Kindiki noted that fuel pricing is determined through regulatory and economic frameworks, and not public demonstrations.
He emphasized that the government’s approach to stabilising fuel costs involves broader fiscal and policy adjustments rather than street protests.
The remarks come amid increasing public debate over fuel prices and the cost of living, with several groups calling for demonstrations to pressure the government.
Rising tension over cost of living
Fuel prices in Kenya have remained a major political and economic issue, influencing transport costs, food prices, and overall household expenditure.
The statement by the Deputy President adds to ongoing discussions between government officials and opposition figures over the best approach to address economic pressures facing citizens.
While public pressure continues to grow over the cost of fuel, Kindiki maintains that only government-led economic interventions, not protests, will determine any reduction in prices.
