In response to the controversial Finance Bill 2024, a series of protests dubbed “Days of Rage” have been organized from June 21 to June 27, 2024, by GenZ.
The demonstrations come in the wake of ongoing nationwide unrest and disapproval of the bill.
The Finance bill 2024 has sparked widespread anger among Kenyans.
Despite peaceful protests, the police response has been violent, resulting in the deaths of an individual and multiple injuries.
“We refuse to be silenced,” read a poster circulating on social media.
“We reject the Finance Bill in its entirety,” it added.
GenZ Schedules For Next Week Protests
The poster outlines a detailed schedule of protests and actions for the week.
On Friday, June 21, Protesters plan to gather at City Mortuary before attending Jumaa prayers at Jamia Mosque.
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On Saturday, June 22, at midnight, bars and clubs frequented by GenZ will pause their music to join in a national chant demanding President Ruto’s resignation and rejecting the Finance Bill.
On Sunday, June 23, protesters will deplatform politicians in churches, preventing any who voted “YES” on the bill from speaking.
Later on Monday, June 24, constituents will visit the offices of MPs who supported the bill, encouraging them to “Endelea hivyo hivyo!” (Keep it up!). They will also boycott businesses of these MPs and start collecting signatures to recall them.
On the D-date
Come Tuesday, June 25, a national strike is planned with the hashtag #OccupyParliament and #TotalShutdownKenya.
Organizers of the Generation Z-led protests are calling for a nationwide day off, urging parents to keep children home in solidarity.
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Wednesday, June 26, demonstrators will visit the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) and the Inspector General of Police to demand justice for Rex, a man who was killed in the protests.
On Thursday, June 27, protesters plan to block main roads leading to Nairobi and #OccupyStateHouse to prevent President Ruto from signing the bill into law.
The protests reflect the deep frustration and determination of Kenyans to fight against what they perceive as a grave injustice.
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