President William Ruto has said that the price of Unga will not go down if the opposition continues with demonstrations.
Ruto said that by investing in farmers, Kenya's food basket will increase tremendously hence lowering the cost of living.
"Wale wanashindana na sisi wanasema ati njia ya kubadilisha bei ya chakula ni kufanya maandamano na kuvaa sufuria kwa kichwa. Hata kwa uganga ama uchawi, ama hata dawa itabadilika namna gani?" he said.
This translates to: "Our opposers are saying that by demonstrating the cost of living will go down, even by using witchcraft or other means will the cost of unga go down because of demonstrating?".
He spoke on Sunday during interdenominational prayers in Taita Taveta.
He said farmers need access to cheap fertilisers and stores that are near their homes for easy access.
Ruto has on several occasions maintained that demos do not impact Kenyans positively.
While speaking on Saturday in Vihiga, Ruto said Kenyans should go to their farms to till their lands rather than protest.
"If someone wants to demonstrate, they should do it on their farms. That is the only way to solve unga problem," he said.
The President said that demonstrating against the government will not put food on the table.
He added that the time for election is over and leaders should focus on developing the country.
