Activists have urged Kenyans to hold political leaders accountable for their actions regarding the high cost of living.
Muslim for Human Rights Rapid Response officer Francis Auma said the proposed Finance Bill 2024 seeks to increase taxes on income and products.
He said it is high time for Kenyans rejected incompetent leaders who have failed to protect their people.
Auma said Kenyans should not wait for the opposition, human rights groups and journalists to protest on their behalf.
"As a taxpayer, you must know your rights and ensure you take part in public participation and protest if your rights are infringed and violated," he said.
The constitution provides a platform for citizens to hold peaceful demonstrations to condemn poor governance, impunity and misuse of public offices.
Individuals should not be afraid to exercise their constitutional rights and hold leaders accountable for their actions.
Auma said leaders abuse their powers because no one questions or holds them accountable.
In Kenya, many corrupt leaders have managed to get away with their crimes and some are still serve in office.
"There have been so many scandals in this country, the recent one is the fake fertiliser, but nobody has been convicted because of impunity," Auma said.
He urged citizens to protest against the injustices to achieve proper governance and a better future.
Auma asked citizens to elect selfless and focused leaders who will save them from agonising pain and poverty.
He said some of the challenges the country is facing can only be saved through collective responsibility.
Additional levies on food and transportation will make residents unable to meet basic needs, he warned.
The Finance Bill 2024 is proposing introduce a motor vehicle circulation annual tax that will be paid when one is acquiring an insurance cover.
The tax will range from a minimum Sh5,000 to a maximum of Sh100,000 and will be levied at 2.5 per cent of the vehicle's value.
The bill also proposes 16 per cent VAT on bread.
Auma said Kenyans should keenly follow the proceedings and deal with leaders who sell them out.
He said any MP who will support the bill should be sent home.
For a long-time, politicians have been doing things for personal gain and it is high time they paid for their actions, Auma said.