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- Politicians supporting the Finance Bill 2024 faced public protests and interruptions during speeches, including Oscar Sudi at a church event and Lamu East MP Obo Ruweida at a meeting.
- At an event honoring Fred Omondi, Cabinet Secretary faced jeers and demands for resignation, highlighting widespread discontent over the bill.
Several politicians who supported the Finance Bill 2024 faced public backlash, encountering interruptions and protests during their speeches.
Oscar Sudi, Kapseret Member of Parliament, had his attempt to discuss the bill at a church event cut short by a priest who sternly reminded him not to engage in politics during the service, prompting jeers and chants from congregants.
Similarly, Lamu East MP Obo Ruweida was jeered and forced out of a meeting by dissenting attendees for her support of the bill, despite her defiant stance.
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Lamu East MPig Obo Ruweida chased out of Jumuiya ya Pwani meeting for voting Yes to Ruto’s Finance Bill.
— Francis Gaitho (@FGaitho237) June 21, 2024
“anauza waKenya kwa laki moja” …
MPigs being shown things. Mtajua hamjui. pic.twitter.com/uWk7n9ipDH
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At another event honoring deceased comedian Fred Omondi, the Cabinet Secretary for Youth Affairs, Creative Economy, and Sports faced a similarly hostile reception.
Attempts by renowned comedian Daniel Ndambuki, also known as Churchill, to calm the crowd proved unsuccessful, leading to the Cabinet Secretary’s abrupt departure from the stage amid chants demanding the resignation of Deputy President Ruto.
Reflecting on the incident, MP Kiarie acknowledged the public sentiment against the bill, expressing regret over his previous dismissal of protests as fake.
The events underscored growing public discontent and vocal opposition to the Finance Bill 2024 among various segments of Kenyan society.