In a hurry? Here’s a quick summary…
- Kenyans will protest in Nairobi on Tuesday against the Finance Bill 2024, aiming to pressure lawmakers to reject the proposed tax increases.
- The “Occupy Parliament” demonstrations have been declared illegal by the police, resulting in several arrests of participants.
On Tuesday, Kenyans are expected to flood the streets of Nairobi to protest the proposed tax hikes outlined in the Finance Bill 2024.
Here’s a video from Citizen Digital Twitter…
#OccupyParliament protesters express their grievances against the government pic.twitter.com/eUW0srGdDX
— Citizen TV Kenya (@citizentvkenya) June 18, 2024
These demonstrations, named “Occupy Parliament,” aim to compel lawmakers to reject the bill, which is scheduled for consideration by the House on the same day.
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Despite the public outcry, the police have deemed the protests illegal and have already arrested several participants for their involvement in the demonstrations.
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