NAIROBI, Kenya Jun 27 – Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has threatened to mobilise Kenyans to stop paying taxes if President William Ruto’s government continues what he described as violence, destruction of property and persecution of citizens.

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Gachagua said peaceful resistance through a tax boycott would be the next course of action if the government fails to change its approach.

“If William Ruto continues to harass people, continues to bring violence, chaos and kill people, we will not fight him with violence. I will issue a directive to Kenyans to suspend the payment of taxes until William Ruto comes to his senses,” Gachagua declared.

The Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader said withholding taxes would become a peaceful weapon if the government continues using what he described as violence and intimidation.

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“We are peaceful people. Since we cannot match you in violence, we will suspend the payment of taxes until you come to your senses.”

He insisted that he does not support violence, saying Kenyans should use peaceful and constitutional means to push for political change.

While at it, Gachagua also urged motorists not to comply with the government’s planned mandatory vehicle inspection programme for vehicles older than four years.

He claimed the inspection exercise was designed to raise billions of shillings for political purposes and called on Kenyans to reject it.

“Nobody should take their vehicle for inspection and give William Ruto money.”

His remarks come days after Gen Z-led protests rocked parts of the country.

📰 Source: Capital FM Kenya