Activist Boniface Mwangi has revealed that protestors who were demonstrating in the dark had been orchestrated by the government.
The demonstration which drew participants from major towns across Kenya aimed to amplify voices demanding change in the Finance Bill 2024.
As part of his request, Mwangi encouraged those who had attended the protest courtesy of his call to immediately depart from the Central Business District and go home.
Boniface added that the chaos that was happening on the streets at night had carefully been orchestrated so as to tarnish the peaceful protesters’ reputations.
“Those protesting in the dark aren’t with us. The chaos in the CBD right now is state-orchestrated. It’s the government trying to tarnish a peaceful movement with state-sponsored criminality. If you’re in CBD, and you were part of the peaceful#REJECTFINANCEBILL2024, GO HOME!” Boniface noted.
As Kenyans from various regions joined hands in a show of solidarity, the message of the protests reverberated across the nation, calling attention to the pressing issues at hand.
Those protesting in the dark aren’t with us. The chaos in the CBD right now is state-orchestrated. It’s the government trying to tarnish a peaceful movement with state-sponsored criminality. If you’re in CBD, and you were part of the peaceful#REJECTFINANCEBILL2024, GO HOME!
— The People’s Watchman (@bonifacemwangi) June 20, 2024
Boniface on peaceful protest
Boniface Mwangi, as one of the organizers, announced that Kenyans would convene in various parts of the city before marching to Parliament.
Boniface shared a few tips ahead of the demonstrations asking the protestors to remain calm, especially when harassed. Additionally, Boniface remarked that those who would join him needed to note that they were ambassadors of peace.
“No alcohol or pre-drinking. No violence, No weapons, No destruction of violence. The march to Parliament is a peaceful event,” Boniface said.
He requested protestors not use threatening or abusive language toward others during the march.
“Beware of agent provocateurs. They may be enlisted by politicians or their surrogates to incite people or do things that may cause a breach of peace. Alert police if you notice suspicious behaviour,” Boniface added.
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