July 4, 2024: Top news events to look out for today
By Arnold Ngure, July 4, 2024
Here is what you need to know to get up to speed with today’s happenings.
Gachagua pleads with Gen Z
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua pleads with Gen Zs to call off Thursday, July 4, 2024, protests in various parts of the country.
In a humble and suppliant tone, Gachagua asked the young people to end the protests to save the country from destruction and criminal activities.
This comes after claims by various leaders including Raila Odinga that the protests have been hijacked by hired goons, causing mayhem and looting businesses.
Charlene’s call for dialogue
The First Daughter Charlene Ruto has called on protesting youth to embrace dialogue after weeks of demonstrations rocked the country.
Charlene states she is one of the Gen Zs and understands their frustrations but insists they have to be open to dialogue if any lasting solutions should be reached.
The Gen Zs have listed a raft of demands to the state including the scrapping of the First Lady’s office which President William Ruto has committed to implement.
Public officers’ pay hike
After a public uproar, the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) gave in to pressure after it intended to increase the salaries of public and state officers pursuant to a gazette notice of 2023.
The salary increment came at a time when the nation is struggling with protesters calling for the state to cut down government largesse even as the state demands citizens to equally tighten their belts.
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