Waititu Urges Gachagua to Champion ‘One Man, One Vote, One Shilling’ Former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu has voiced the growing regret among the people of the Mt Kenya region over their support for the Kenya Kwanza government. Speaking in Ruiru on Friday, Waititu expressed disappointment that those who voted for the current regime have not…
Kalonzo Tells Gachagua Not to Fear Being Called a Villager Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has declared that Azimio will not stand by and allow Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua to be mistreated or face impeachment. Speaking in Ruiru on Friday, Kalonzo commended Gachagua for his courage and affirmed that he should be supported in fulfilling…
“Rejection of Finance Bill Would Signal No Confidence in Ruto,” Says Mudavadi Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has cautioned against the severe repercussions of rejecting the Finance Bill 2024. According to Mudavadi, such a rejection would essentially amount to a vote of no confidence in President William Ruto. Hours after MPs passed the Finance Bill…
A Plea for Accountability and Compassion: Vote Against the Finance Bill 2023-2024 I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to you as a concerned constituent who is deeply troubled by your recent vote in favor of the Finance Bill 2023-2024. This Bill, which imposes a multitude of taxes, is poised to inflict…
In Summary: Approval: 204 MPs voted to approve the Finance Bill, 2024, while 115 rejected it.No Abstentions: The vote was by acclamation, not secret ballot.Next Steps: The Bill proceeds to the Committee of the Whole House.Final Vote: Scheduled for Tuesday, June 25.Detailed Report: President William Ruto secured a significant win as the Finance Bill, 2024,…
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Incident Summary Late Tuesday evening, activist Boniface Mwangi and a group of about five other protesters were arrested while leading demonstrations against the contentious Finance Bill, 2024. The arrest occurred just outside Parliament buildings, where the protesters had chained themselves to a cart carrying a giant symbolic briefcase labeled ‘Finance Bill’ and adorned with the…
Gen Z’s Emerging Role in Activism Gen Z, often perceived as detached from national issues, is now redefining protest culture in Kenya. On Tuesday, they gathered in significant numbers for the anti-Finance Bill protest, halting activities in Nairobi’s Central Business District (CBD). Peaceful Demonstrations Despite Heavy Police Presence Organized under the “Occupy Parliament” banner, young…
Protests Overview On Tuesday, a significant demonstration dubbed ‘Occupy Parliament’ took place in Nairobi, with young people, particularly Generation Z, leading the charge against the proposed high taxation in the Finance Bill, 2024. This protest marked a departure from the norm, showcasing the active involvement of the younger generation in civic matters. Social Media Mobilization…