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Babu Owino visits victims of anti-Finance Bill protests at KNH

Embakasi East MP Babu Owino. PHOTO/@HEBabuOwino/X

Embakasi East Member of Parliament Babu Owino has, on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, visited those who sustained injuries during the anti-Finance Bill demonstrations conducted on Tuesday, June 25, 2024. In a statement shared on his X account, the legislator who had actively participated in the protests also wished the injured persons a quick recovery. “Today […]

Uhuru speaks on Anti-Finance Bill 2024 protests

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta. PHOTO/@4thPresidentKE/X

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has broken his silence on the Anti-finance Bill 2024 protests, telling leaders that listening to the people is not a choice. In a statement on the evening of Tuesday, June 25, 2024, the former President said the right to protest was enshrined in the Constitution and the leaders had an obligation to […]

IPAEA condemns attacks on journalists covering anti-tax protests

AFP journalist Collins Olunga who was shot earlier during the anti-tax protests on Tuesday, June 25, 2024. PHOTO/@@JuneyKarisa/X

The International Press Association of East Africa (IPAEA) has condemned the violence against journalists covering the ongoing protests against the Finance Bill 2024. In a press statement issued on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, the IPAEA expressed disapproval of the attacks on members of the media during the #RejectFinanceBill2024 demonstrations. “The International Press Association of East […]

Anti-Finance Bill 2024: Protestors access main chambers in Parliament

Anti-tax protesters make their into parliament on Tuesday, June 25, 2024. PHOTO/@ItsMiller_G/X

The anti-Finance Bill 2024 protests escalated dramatically today as demonstrators gained access to the main chambers of Parliament, moments after Members of Parliament passed the contentious bill. In a video circulating online, one protester can be seen recording himself as he shouts, “Ruto must go,” at the House’s chambers. “Mr Speaker Sir, I am here […]

Massive destruction inside Parliament buildings as anti-Finance Bill 2024 protests escalate

Police firing teargas at anti-Finance Bill protesters in Nairobi CBD on Tuesday, June 25, 2024. PHOTO/K24 Digital

There was massive destruction and vandalism in a section of Parliament buildings after the anti-Finance Bill 2024 protests hit a fever pitch with their calls to occupy Parliament on Tuesday, June 25, 2024. In the confrontation that saw several protesters shot, chairs in Parliament’s lounge area were seen turned upside-down, windows shattered and walls destroyed. […]

Diana Marua offers employees day off to attend anti-Finance Bill 2024 protests

Digital content creator Diana Marua. PHOTO/@diana_marua/Instagram

Digital content creator Diana Marua has taken a bold step by empowering her team and offering them a day off to actively support the upcoming protests against Finance Bill 2024. Sharing on her Instagram on June 24, 2024, Diana said she is in solidarity with her followers and together with her team, they will join […]