- Gachagua spoke at the Grain Bulk Handlers Limited compound where he received two consignments of food aid from the US and Ukraine.
- He said he is happy most Kenyans have ignored the illegal declaration of a holiday by Raila and have gone to work as normal.
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has urged opposition leader Raila Odinga to lead his supporters towards developments and not demos.
Speaking in Kitutu Chache North, Gachagua said the country is facing an economic problem and the planned demos will not make it grow.
"Inchi yetu ya Kenya inahitaji maandeleo, hatukai maandano ambayo itazorotesha uchumi wetu, kwa hivyo, yeye (Raila) asaidie watu wake waache kuvaa sufuria kwa kichwa," he said
This is loosely translated to: Our country needs more development, we don't want demos that will deteriorate our economy, so Raila should only lead his supporters to development plans, not putting the Sufurias on their heads.
He also said he should lead them in a way that they can acquire their lands, matatus, and start various businesses.
During the Monday Azimio demonstrations, Gachagua said Kenya lost Sh2 billion because of the closed businesses in the Nairobi CBD.
However, he did not substantiate his claims.
"We are happy that President William Ruto is in charge and has ensured that no life has been lost and no property has been destroyed," Gachagua said.
Gachagua spoke at the Grain Bulk Handlers Limited compound where he received two consignments of food aid from the US and Ukraine.
He said he is happy most Kenyans have ignored the illegal declaration of a holiday by Raila and have gone to work as normal.
"But there are some who didn't open their shops in the CBD in Nairobi for fear of the protests. As a result, the country lost about Sh2 billion in terms of business," the DP said.