The Trade Cabinet Secretary, Moses Kuria, has issued an official apology over his statements last week that Kenyans should expect an increase in fuel costs in the coming months.

This comes after the government on Thursday announced an increase in all-time high fuel prices on Kuria, stating that fuel prices in Kenya will continue to rise by at least Ksh 10 per month until February next year, thus causing mixed reactions among Kenyans.

Among them is Senator Boni Khalwale of Kakamega, who accused CS Kuria of arrogance. He urged President William Ruto to sack the minister and Energy CS Davis Chirchir and his economic advisers for the fuel price increase remarks.

In a statement, Moses Kuria wrote

“On Friday, September 15th, I made some comments indicating that fuel prices are likely to go up in the coming months. I have since been advised by people like Dr. Boni Khaleale and his master that the statement was incorrect, insensitive, and arrogant. I am made to understand that the prices will come down. I apologize profusely since to err is human.”

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has warned leaders about the arrogant remarks they make. He rubbishes the statement by saying, ” The arrogant statements by a few leaders do not in any way reflect the official government position or that of the president, William Ruto.”

“You do not address your employer with arrogance. Do so with humility and decorum. Kenyans, like the rest of the world, are going through difficult economic times, and leaders should address them with sensitivity and empathy.”

Head of cabinet secretary Musalia Mudavadi, hints at a possible change in senior ranks of the executive to such leaders who violate or step out of line or act in a manner that is inconsistent with this mantra and warns that it is possible that the president could make such changes at an appropriate time in his wisdom.

“The moment any appointee steps out of line or acts in a manner that is inconsistent with this mantra, it is not beyond the president to make changes in the senior ranks of the executive. At an appropriate time and in his wisdom, the president could make such changes.”