Raila Odinga Declares Fresh Protests In January If High Cost Of Living Persists: "Tutapiga Firimbi"

• Raila Odinga said that the government had left them no choice but to go back to the streets to protest against the high cost of living
• Raila wished the residents of Trans Nzoia a Merry Christmas and asked them to prepare for protests in 2024
• James Orengo supported the call and asked the residents to answer when called on for protests by the opposition leaders

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Raila Odinga has called on Kenyans to brace themselves for a fresh round of street protests in 2024 in response to the high cost of living.

Raila and James Orengo spoke at Ndura sports complex in Trans Nzoia county, where the issue of the high cost of living took centre stage.

The opposition leader stated that the government had left them no choice but to return to the streets due to high taxes

Raila allegorically described the financial struggles facing many Kenyans as resulting from torn pockets by the government.

"It is Christmas, but people cannot even enjoy the festivities because the pockets are torn; they have torn your pockets," Raila said.

Merry Christmas from Raila

Raila wished the listeners a merry Christmas and a happy new year and told them that despite the high cost of living, they have to sustain themselves.

He also assured them that the opposition has plans for things that will take place in 2024.

"Mwaka mpya kutakua na manen, tutapiga firimbi, sio?" Raila said as reported by KTN News.

James Orengo supports protests

James Orengo, the current governor of Siaya county asked the residents of Trans Nzoia county to work on the development of their county in the year 2024.

He also asked them to answer the call for protests if called upon by the opposition leaders.

Gachagua calls on Kenyans to ignore opposition claims

Raila's statements come in the backdrop of an earlier TUKO.co.ke report in which Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua issued a firm reassurance to the citizens of Kenya, declaring that the government's efforts to revive the economy are well underway and progressing positively.

Drawing parallels between President Kibaki's challenges and those faced by President Ruto, Gachagua asked Kenyans to ignore government critics.

"In 2004 and 2005, Kibaki was being fought because of taxes such as the Value Added Tax (VAT). People could not understand, but towards the end of the term, Kenyans appreciated it because he had been able to rebuild the economy. The same is happening today against President Ruto; we found a beaten economy. We started afresh, and so far, we are getting on well," Gachagua explained.