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Activists Boniface Mwangi and Khalif Kairo are advising protesters to avoid marching to the State House.  Instead, they recommend focusing their efforts on peacefully occupying Parliament.  They emphasize the importance of strategic action and warn against being incited into actions that could lead to chaos and undermine the movement’s goals.  Mwangi stresses the need for […]

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta issued a statement regarding the ongoing anti-Finance Bill protest.  He expressed condolences to Kenyans who lost their lives during Tuesday’s protest, saying it was their constitutional right to picket. The former head of state’s message says;  “My fellow Kenyans, I come to you with a heavy heart. Saddened by the loss […]

Digital content creator and co-founder of Wagwan Nairobi, Anini Barasa, issued a public apology after netizens criticised her and fellow TikTokers for attempting to launch a Gen Z political party called the ‘Next Generation Alliance Party of Kenya.’  The teenager was heavily criticised for letting her newfound fame get to her head, “letting 15 seconds […]

Dagoretti South MP John Kiarie has publicly apologized following widespread backlash over his comments regarding the authenticity of images and the legitimacy of protests against the Finance Bill 2024.  In a handwritten letter, Kiarie expressed regret for his “unnecessary, misguided and insensitive” remarks made during the heated debate on the bill in Parliament.  He acknowledged […]

Ugandan politician Bobi Wine has written an encouraging message to Kenyans amid the peaceful protests against the Finance Bill 2024.  This week, simultaneous activities are taking place across the country as Kenyans express their opposition to the controversial bill. Mr Wine urged Kenyans to fiercely protect their freedoms, saying, “Power to you, young people of […]

Chants of “bado mapambano” filled the air outside the Kenyan embassy in Washington, USA, as a group of citizens gathered to reject the proposed Finance Bill 2024. The protest was organised online, encouraging Kenyans abroad to join in solidarity with events in Nairobi.  Noel James shared a video on Instagram showing the peaceful protest, with […]

Janet Mbugua has been keeping a close watch on the peaceful protests staged by Kenyans against the proposed Finance Bill 2024. The bill advanced to the Committee of the Whole House after passing its second reading, with 204 MPs voting in favour and 115 against.  Despite being in Mombasa for a conference and unable to […]

Prominent comedian turned philanthropic human rights activist Eric Omondi, who is still mourning the loss of his younger brother Fred Omondi, has joined other Kenyan citizens in expressing their dissatisfaction with the proposed 2024 Finance Bill. Using his social media platforms, Eric criticised the 204 Members of Parliament who voted to advance the bill to […]

Rapper and activist Juliani has announced his plan to join hundreds of Gen Z youth in Nairobi on Thursday afternoon for protests against the 2024 Finance Bill.  The first protests occurred on Tuesday when the bill’s report was presented in Parliament for the first time by the chairman of the Finance Planning Committee, Molo MP […]

The Occupy Parliament protests on Tuesday, June 18, provided a platform for Kenyans to voice their opinions on the controversial proposed Finance Bill 2024. The bill has led to significant public outcry as critics argue that it will burden citizens who are already facing economic hardships.  The protests, which took place in the streets of […]


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