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Kenya contagion spreads

Added by Brian B 5 months ago

The protests in Kenya have also ignited debate on the situation in Uganda where there is endless agitation for political reforms

Effect of Kenya protests on Uganda

The freewheeling youngsters have populated social media with hashtags #OccupyParliament#RejectFinanceBill2024#RutoMustGo and left a region led by strong men in awe.

Criminals, that was Treasonous

Added by Brian B 5 months ago

President angry and spits fire on its citizens!

After Tuesday’s day-long nationwide protests against the unpopular Finance Bill 2024 that culminated in crowds breaking through police lines and breaching Parliament buildings in Nairobi, President William Ruto late in the evening denounced the day’s events as treasonous.

Anti-Finance Bill Protests: What Is Treason?

Kenya’s president calls protests ‘treasonous’ after police fire live rounds at demonstrators! Read more

2024/25 Finance Bill not signed

Added by Brian B 5 months ago

What's next after Kenya withdraws finance bill amid protests?

On Wednesday, WIlliam Ruto withdrew the bill, bowing to pressure from the protesters who had argued the measures would choke the economy and raise the cost of living for people already struggling to make ends meet.

Fooling us?

As the president cannot withdraw a bill passed by the parliament, we wait to see if its automatic ascension to Law after 14 days would materialize, possibly causing anger amongs't the masses

Kenyans Occupy Parliament

Added by Brian B 5 months ago

How Gen Z Literally #Occupied Parliament

The demonstrators, initially gathered along City Hall Way, charged towards Parliament Road, raising concerns about how they managed to overpower the police and gain access to the highly secured area. Within minutes, the youth breached the exterior gate adjacent to the Jomo Kenyatta Mausoleum and divided into groups, wreaking havoc inside Parliament.

Kenya on boil as anti-tax protesters killed in police fire: All to know

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