Popular comedian Mulamwah has made a heartwarming gesture by joining the ‘Occupy Parliament’ protests in Nairobi and spreading a sense of unity among fellow demonstrators.Â
In a display of solidarity, Mulamwah posted a video on his Instagram on June 20, 2024, showing him sharing mandazis (a beloved Kenyan snack) with protestors.
The video shared captured Mulamwah in a moment when he was distributing mandazis, resonating with many who appreciated the gesture of togetherness amidst the calls for change.
Mulamwah had joined hundreds of Kenyans and was on the frontline leading with chants as they gathered to voice their concerns over the Finance Bill 2024.
The video shared captured Mulamwah in a moment when he was distributing mandazis, resonating with many who appreciated the gesture of togetherness amidst the calls for change.
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Gen Z, new face of demos
On Thursday, June 20, protesters gathered along Kenyatta Avenue chanting and with Occupy Parliament placards.
Young Kenyans, thought to be part of Generation Z (Gen Z) engaged police in running battles to make their way to Parliament buildings.
With water, masks and a show of solidarity, Gen Zs turned out in large numbers in Nairobi Central Business District to protest against the Finance Bill 2024. They sang songs and carried placards emblazoned with the words “Reject the Finance Bill”.
On the other hand, anti-riot police were seen lobbying teargas canisters even as the protesters chanted “We are peaceful”
Additionally, a number of medical personnel were also seen in the city to provide aid to injured protesters. The protests began in Nairobi on Tuesday and spread to Mombasa on Wednesday. As of Thursday, they had spread to Nakuru, Kisumu, Eldoret and Nanyuki among other towns.
In response to the proposed ‘punitive’ tax measures in the Finance Bill 2024, young Kenyans orchestrated the Occupy Parliament protests.
In the days leading up to the first protests done on Tuesday, youths took to social media with the hashtag #OccupyParliament to encourage Kenyans not to miss the demonstrations.
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