Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has warned that he will encourage Kenyans to stop paying taxes if President William Ruto's government continues what he describes as violence and persecution of citizens. Gachagua stated that peaceful resistance through a tax boycott would be considered if the situation does not improve, emphasizing that they would not resort to violence in their opposition.

President William Ruto has criticized Manyatta MP Gitonga Mukunji, asserting that the first-term lawmaker lacks the experience to instruct him in politics. Ruto's comments were made during a recent event in Nairobi, where he also accused Mukunji's allies of various political maneuvers.

Kipchumba Murkomen has issued a warning to Rigathi Gachagua, stating that he will monitor Gachagua's activities until 2027. This statement addresses concerns regarding violence, intimidation, and extortion in Kenyan politics, highlighting the ongoing issues within the political landscape.

President William Ruto has defended his order for Tata Chemicals Magadi to exit Kenya, hitting back at criticism from the Linda Mwananchi political movement. Speaking at a rally in Magadi, Kajiado County, Ruto accused opposition leaders of failing to understand natural resource exploitation, and dismissed calls to invoke the rule of law, arguing legal principles cannot protect contracts that exploit Kenyans, according to Nairobi Wire.

Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has stated that the era of influential maandamano protests has ended with the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga. Speaking at a ceremony in Nairobi, Duale expressed skepticism about the opposition's ability to organize successful anti-government demonstrations, claiming they lack the necessary political leverage. He emphasized that the concept of maandamano is closely associated with Raila Odinga.

President William Ruto has publicly accused former Baringo Senator Gideon Moi of leading a campaign of 'extortionist propaganda' through The Standard Media Group and KTN. Ruto expressed his frustrations in a social media post, highlighting what he described as repeated negative headlines targeting him. This accusation marks a significant escalation in the ongoing tensions between the two political figures.