‘I will be with you on the streets’ – Kigame set to join anti-Finance Bill protests

Valerian Khakayi

June 20, 2024
7:03 am

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Former presidential aspirant cum gospel musician Reuben Kigame on Thursday, June 20, 2024, revealed his plans to join the anti-Finance Bill protest which is being held in various towns countrywide.

Through his official social media account, Kigame revealed that despite being abled differently, he will be on the streets to protest against the tax imposed on wheelchairs.

He additionally stated that he would take the country back to where Persons With Disabilities (PWD) were exempted from paying value-added tax (VAT), import duty for the importation of assistive devices such as wheelchairs and walking sticks, plus motor vehicles modified for special needs, and demurrage charges, port charges.

“Folks, I am blind, but I will be on the streets to take my country back. I will not allow wheelchairs to be taxed #RejectFinanceBill,” Kigame revealed.

Kigame while alluding to the exercise of democratic rights encouraged the young generation to rise and fight against the proposed Finance Bill 2024.

“This is the day. Let one and all arise, in common Bond united #RejectFinanceBill .Young people don’t fear to speak out. I will be with you on the streets,” he said.

He further called out residents of Eldoret in Uasin Gishu County to turn up on the streets for a peaceful protest on Thursday, June 20, 2024, from 10 am donning black attire.

“Eldoret, we are ready! we have a date with destiny. let us bring this town to a standstill. Our message will be heard. #RejectFinanceBill. It’s time to take our country back,” he said.

Former presidential aspirant cum gospel musician Reuben Kigame. PHOTO/@ReubenKigame/X

“Eldoret, this is the most peaceful protest they will see. Don’t touch anybody’s thing and don’t go into anybody’s business. The dress code is black. 10 AM it is. “O God of all creation, Bless this our land and nation. Justice be our shield and defender #RejectFinanceBill.”

Anti-Finance Bill protest

On Tuesday, June 18, 2024, a section of Nairobians assembled in large numbers in the Central Business District (CBD), dressed in black clothing, with placards while chanting anti-Finance Bill theme songs during the Parliamentary session.

These demonstrators protested against the Finance Bill 2024, which proposed additional taxes on already burdened taxpayers.

The anti-Finance Bill demos are expected to be held in Eldoret and Nairobi for the second time on Thursday, June 20, 2024.

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