Deputy President Kindiki Warns Opposition Against Fuel Price Protest Incitement, Cites Global Oil Shock
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has cautioned opposition leaders against inciting violent protests over fuel prices, saying the government is implementing measures to cushion Kenyans from global oil market shocks while prioritising development projects nationwide.
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki speaking at Torongo in Eldama Ravine Constituency on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. Photo/Courtesy
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has cautioned opposition leaders against allegedly inciting young people to engage in violent protests over rising fuel prices, insisting that demonstrations are not a solution to the ongoing global energy challenges.
Kindiki said the increase in fuel prices has been driven by disruptions in the global oil market linked to the conflict in Iran, noting that Kenya is among many countries affected.
“All countries in the world have been affected by the disruption and have reported higher fuel prices. Kenya is not an exception,” he said.
Speaking on Wednesday in Torongo, Eldama Ravine Constituency, where he inspected and commissioned several development projects, the Deputy President urged political leaders to avoid politicising a global crisis.
He described it as unfair for the opposition to blame the government for a situation he said is beyond Kenya’s control.
Kindiki inspected the Esageri ESP Market, the Torongo–Mosomboriet Road project and commissioned the Ibobor Last Mile Electricity Supply Project before addressing residents at Torongo shopping centre.
He said the government had already introduced measures aimed at cushioning Kenyans from rising fuel costs.
“Nobody should incite the people of Kenya to break the law or destroy their country because the solution to the fuel challenge is in the interventions which the government has already instituted,” he said.
Among the measures highlighted are the reduction of VAT on fuel from 16 per cent to 8 per cent and the release of Ksh.6.2 billion to help stabilise fuel prices.
The Deputy President also accused some political opponents of exploiting the situation for political gain without offering practical solutions.
“We don’t want people who have run out of ideas after squandering their time in office to incite young people to destroy their country. We cannot allow lawlessness in our country,” he said.
He further challenged opposition leaders to demonstrate sincerity in their calls for protests.
“I am asking our young people not to fall prey to incitement by old people who are lying to you to engage in violent acts yet their children are not participating. Those calling for demonstrations must ensure their children are at the forefront,” he added.
At the same time, Kindiki highlighted ongoing development projects in Baringo County, saying they are being accelerated to ensure timely completion.
He noted that the county has received Ksh.32 billion for 854 kilometres of road construction, including the Timboroa–Eldama Ravine road, alongside Ksh.22 billion for markets, hostels, and affordable housing projects.
Electricity connectivity has also been expanded through a Ksh.712 million programme expected to connect 4,000 additional households.
“We are focused on development. We do not have time for useless engagements,” he said, reaffirming the government’s commitment to delivering projects on schedule.
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