- Kenyans have expressed outrage and begun calling out their Members of Parliament who voted “yes” for the finance bill, despite widespread protests and clear public opposition
- Following the release of a list showing 204 MPs supported the bill while 115 opposed it, constituents are demanding the resignation of these MPs, particularly with Generation Z leading the charge
- In response, Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has also announced plans to petition for the recall of those MPs who voted in favor of the Finance Bill, emphasizing the betrayal felt by many Kenyans
Kenyans have begun trolling and calling out their Members of Parliament who voted “yes” for the finance bill, despite clear public opposition marked by mass protests in Nairobi’s CBD.
This backlash followed the release of a list revealing that 204 MPs voted in favor of the bill, while 115 opposed it.
Constituents are now demanding their MPs resign, particularly the younger, politically active Generation Z, who led the protests and vow not to forget the betrayal.
In Kisii, for example, youth protesters carrying placards chanted against the finance bill and condemned the Kenya Kwanza government.
They warned local MPs who voted “yes” that their days in office were numbered and threatened them not to return to the county.
Meanwhile, ODM party through Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has announced plans to petition for the recall of MPs who supported the Finance Bill.
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Sifuna, who also serves as the Orange Democratic Movement Secretary-General, praised the MPs who opposed the bill and expressed his intention to recommend recalls for some of those who defied the people’s wishes.
The Finance Bill, 2024, having passed its second reading, now moves to the Committee of the Whole House for consideration of proposed amendments.
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National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula announced that the matter would proceed to committee review, urging members to file their amendments for processing.
Across the country, hundreds of Kenyans took to the streets to protest the Finance Bill 2024.
In Nairobi, demonstrations started at 11:30 am on Kenyatta Avenue, leading to clashes with police who used tear gas and water cannons to disperse the crowds.
Protesters responded by throwing tear gas canisters back at officers.
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Unlike the previous “Occupy Parliament” protests, these demonstrations spread nationwide to major cities and towns, reflecting growing dissent against the proposed taxes.
MPs are expected to vote on the final bill on Tuesday, June 25.
