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- Anonymous issues a stern warning to Kenya’s President and Parliament over the Finance Bill, 2024, criticizing proposed taxes and police treatment of protesters.
- The decentralized activist group threatens potential cyber-attacks and supports upcoming nationwide protests against the bill.
Anonymous, the decentralized international activist and hacktivist collective, has inserted itself into the contentious debate surrounding Kenya’s Finance Bill, 2024, through a stern warning directed at President William Ruto and the Kenyan Parliament.
The group, known for its global influence and activism, utilized its platform with over 5 million followers to release a video message addressing the proposed tax legislation and the treatment of protesters.
In a characteristic style, Anonymous condemned the Finance Bill, highlighting its potential to burden Kenyan citizens unfairly.
They criticized the use of excessive force by the police against peaceful demonstrators and issued a caution regarding the privacy of legislators, hinting at possible cyber-attacks by sympathetic hackers within Kenya.
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The group emphasized their vigilance over upcoming protests, particularly the #OccupyParliament movement scheduled for June 20th, urging Parliament not to amend but to reject the Finance Bill entirely.
Anonymous warned of escalating resistance if the government failed to heed the public outcry, promising repercussions if their demands were ignored.
Anonymous, renowned for previous cyber attacks on major corporations and government bodies worldwide, underscored their commitment to global activism and support for Kenyan citizens’ protests.
Their involvement marks a significant entry into Kenya’s political landscape, aligning with their history of targeting entities perceived as corrupt or unjust.
As Kenyans prepare for nationwide demonstrations on June 20th, including in Nairobi, Mombasa, and Kisumu, Anonymous’ intervention adds a potent dimension to the escalating tensions surrounding the Finance Bill, 2024.