‘Stand up for what is right, seek truth, work towards fair just society’ – Okiya Omtatah
Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah has called on citizens to remain steadfast in their pursuit of justice. In a statement shared on his X account on Saturday, June 29, 2024, Omtatah noted the importance of perseverance, determination, and courage in the ongoing struggle for fairness and truth. “Never give up on the quest for justice. Perseverance, […]
Turkana Central MP apologizes for voting ‘yes’ on Finance Bill 2024 after Ruto’s U-turn
In a heartfelt address to his constituents on Thursday, June 27, 2024, Turkana Central MP Emathe Namuar issued a public apology for voting ‘yes’ on the contentious Finance Bill 2024. The bill, which ignited widespread protests across Kenya, was ultimately rejected by President William Ruto, who decided against signing it into law. Speaking in his […]
’I salute Kenyan youth for standing against problematic Finance Bill 2024’ – Lupita Nyon’go
Oscar-winning actress Lupita Nyong’o has thrown her support behind the Kenyan youth amidst ongoing protests against the contentious Finance Bill 2024. Taking to her Instagram page, the Kenyan actress expressed admiration for the youths’ resilience and their efforts to fight for their democratic rights. “I salute the Kenyan youth and I am grateful to them […]
Govt deploys KDF over anti-Finance Bill 2024 protests
The government has gazetted the deployment of the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) to assist the National Police Service amid ongoing protests against the Finance Bill 2024. In the gazette notice dated Tuesday, June 25, 2024, Cabinet Secretary for Defence Aden Duale said the government called upon the KDF to support in maintaining order after the […]
‘Diapers, sanitary towels exempted from Eco Levy’ – MP Kuria Kimani
The government has decided not to impose a tax on both locally and internationally manufactured diapers and sanitary towels. Announcing the changes during the second reading of the Finance Bill 2024 in Parliament on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, National Assembly Finance Committee Chair, Kuria Kimani explained that the newly proposed eco levy will now only […]
Gen Zs have won, Ruto said he shall include them in national decision making – Millicent Omanga
Former nominated Senator Millicent Omanga has expressed her support for President William Ruto after he claimed that he would include Generation Z in the national decision-making processes. In a statement posted on her X account on Monday, June 24, 2024, Omanga praised the move as a significant step toward greater inclusivity. “Yesterday, the president said […]
Kenyans hijack Apostle Joshua Selman’s YouTube sermon to protest Finance Bill 2024
A section of Kenyans on Sunday night June 23, 2024, hijacked Apostle Joshua Selman’s live broadcast on YouTube to demand the rejection of the controversial Finance Bill 2024. The Nigerian televangelist usually streams his Sunday sermons on his YouTube channel ‘Koinonia Global’ which is followed by tens of thousands across the world. During his Sunday […]