United Opposition leaders have dismissed the latest fuel price cut as an insult to Kenyans, and they pledged to prosecute President William Ruto and other Kenya Kwanza leaders they accuse of misusing public resources should they form the next government in 2027.
DAP–Kenya party leader Eugene Wamalwa spearheaded the criticism, saying the Kenya Kwanza administration reduced petrol prices by only 22 cents and diesel by Ksh. 10 per litre. He argued the cuts showed the government’s indifference to the rising cost of living.
Speaking to worshippers at Kibabii Catholic Church, Wamalwa questioned why the government had increased fuel prices by more than Ksh.40, only to cut them by just a few cents.
“It is an insult to Kenyans to reduce the price of fuel by 22 cents on petrol and Ksh.10 on diesel,” he said.
Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka backed him, saying the United Opposition had proposed a bigger cut that would have offered relief to Kenyans still struggling with high prices of essential commodities.
Kalonzo said, “Today they reduced the price of fuel by Ksh.10. As the United Alternative Government, we proposed that fuel should be reduced to Ksh.170. What they have done will only push the cost of living higher.”
The Wiper leader urged those in power to get ready to hand over leadership in next year’s election, saying Kenyans want clear plans that will improve their lives.
“We want those in power to be ready to hand over leadership next year to those who have a plan to better the lives of Kenyans,” he said.
Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya then escalated the remarks, warning that an opposition government would quickly recover public funds he claims have been stolen.
Natembeya said that once the alternative government takes power next year, it would give President William Ruto 60 days to return what he described as resources he stole from Kenyans; otherwise, it would send him to jail.
He added that leaders accused of hiding stolen wealth abroad, including in Uganda, would receive 30 days to return the money or face prosecution.
“All other leaders who have stolen resources and hidden them in other countries, including Uganda, will get 30 days to return them, failing which they will be jailed,” he warned.
Natembeya also challenged the United Opposition principals, urging them to agree on a presidential flagbearer with the courage to take on the Kenya Kwanza administration.
“To the United principals, you need among you a president who is bold enough to confront and prosecute all the Kenya Kwanza leaders who have messed up this country,” he said.
