In a media briefing on July 9, 2025, former Deputy President Gachagua offered pointed advice to President William Ruto regarding the ongoing unrest. He told Ruto that no one sought to overthrow his government unconstitutionally, emphasising a desire to face him on the 2027 ballot. Gachagua stated that widespread discontent, not limited to any one community, desired Ruto out of office. He urged the President to exercise restraint and address the root causes of the protests, highlighting that anger would not resolve the mounting discontent. Gachagua advised Ruto to acknowledge the public's greater anger, suggesting the abolition of the Housing Levy, restoration of middle-class purchasing power, and fulfilling job promises to "hustlers."
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