‘Ntawafungulia gate kesho’ – Babu Owino asks protesters to invade Parliament

Embakasi East Member of Parliament (MP) Babu Owino has asked anti-Finance Bill 2024 protesters to invade parliament on Tuesday as they stage demonstrations.

In a video shared via his official X account on Monday, June 24, 2024, Babu promised to grant protesters access to Parliament, against Interior Cabinet Secretary (CS) Kithure Kindiki’s stern warning on restricted access to critical public infrastructure and protected areas.

“Wakenya kesho mkuje bungeni mnakaribishwa huko, mimi mwenyewe ntakuja hapo niwafungulie gate ya bunge na mkuje mkunywe chai huko,” he said.

Loosely translates to;

“Kenyans present yourselves in parliament tomorrow, you are welcome, I will personally open the gates for you to come and have tea.”

Embakasi East MP Babu Owino addressing the media on June 18, 2024. PHOTO/Screengrab by K24 Digital

Babu’s announcement comes ahead of the much-anticipated demonstrations by the youths which have gained momentum across different parts of the country.

Yesterday, a section of Kenyans in Nyahururu protested against the bill and demanded the presence of President William Ruto who was attending a church service at Ndururi Primary School.

Ruto, however, fled the scene after the church service to avoid confrontation with the protesters who had pitched camp outside the venue.

Discontent with the controversial bill has grown, gaining attention from both international and local populations.

Despite the government’s continued emphasis on the bill’s benefits, many young people took to the streets last week to show their dissatisfaction, they have since vowed to continue with the protests until the government gives in to their demands.

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