Kenyan protests against the Finance Bill 2024 have seen significant participation from young Kenyans, particularly Generation Z, who are leveraging digital media to organize and voice their opposition. This grassroots movement has utilized platforms like social media to mobilize and coordinate efforts quickly, showcasing innovative digital strategies that have taken activism to new levels. Among…
This is a make-or-break week as Parliament resumes on Tuesday, with legislators scheduled to consider amendments to the controversial Finance Bill 2024, which has put the country on the edge. This follows last Thursday’s proceedings where a majority of Members of the National Assembly voted for the advancement of the Bill to the committee of…
Kenya is witnessing a surge of anti-tax protests that reveal a new wave of youth activism with the potential to reshape the political landscape of East Africa. The contentious Finance Bill 2024 has ignited widespread discontent, with President William Ruto’s administration facing increasing opposition. Despite last-minute attempts by the ruling coalition to make concessions, the…
Kitui South MP Rachael Nyamai has shed light on the motivations of some of the youth involved in recent protests against the Finance Bill 2024. According to Nyamai, one of the girls she supports with school fees clarified that her presence during the protests was not due to the Finance Bill but rather to garner…
In Eldoret, Kenya, the youth have taken to the streets in a peaceful demonstration against the Finance Bill 2024. The demonstrations, which are part of a broader movement sweeping across the country, aim to voice the youth’s dissatisfaction with the proposed bill. Carrying placards and chanting slogans, the youth in Eldoret are calling for a…
What began as an expression of frustration on TikTok has evolved into a significant movement on the streets of Kenya. Kenyan youth, armed with smartphones and a deep sense of discontent, have taken to the streets to protest against the Finance Bill 2024. Unlike traditional demonstrations organized by political parties, these protests are driven by…
In a show of political independence and grassroots activism, youth in Kisumu have gathered to protest against the Finance Bill 2024. Disassociating themselves from political affiliations, the protesters, largely comprised of Generation Z and millennials, emphasize their stance as being “for Kenya, Kisumu for Kenya.” The protest underscores a growing trend among the youth to…
Nominated Senator Gloria Orwoba has publicly shared her phone contact after expressing support for the dropping of certain tax proposals from the Finance Bill, 2024. In a statement on her official X account, Senator Orwoba endorsed the government’s decision to remove taxes on locally manufactured goods. As an advocate for the “End Period Poverty” campaign,…
The notorious international hacker group ‘Anonymous’ has issued a stark warning to the Kenyan Government, urging authorities to respect the rights of citizens to participate in demonstrations against the Finance Bill 2024. In a statement released online, the group condemned any attempts to suppress peaceful protests and called for the protection of freedom of expression…
National Treasury CS Prof. Njuguna Ndung’u has issued a stark warning to the National Assembly regarding the potential repercussions of not passing the Finance Bill 2024. In a letter dated June 19, 2024, the CS outlined the severe budget implications that would arise from failing to approve the bill, which is crucial for the 2024/25…
