[PHOTOS] Youthful protesters still in Nairobi CBD, light bonfires

As of Thursday 7 pm, protesters were still demonstrating in Nairobi CBD.

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  • They carried placards and lit bonfires in the streets of the city as they chanted songs.
by PERPETUA ETYANG
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20 June 2024 - 19:43

Youth continue with their protest into the night after MPs pass Finance Bill 2024.

Kenyans light bonfire at Nairobi streets during Thursday evening demos on June 20, 2024.
Kenyans light bonfire at Nairobi streets during Thursday evening demos on June 20, 2024.
Image: DENIS GATUMA

Kenyans across the country on Thursday took to the streets to demonstrate over the Finance Bill 2024.

There were running battles between the protesters and the police for the better part of the day.

Kenyans protesting in Nairobi CBD on June 20, 2024.
Kenyans protesting in Nairobi CBD on June 20, 2024.
Image: DENIS GATUMA

As of Thursday 7 pm, youthful protesters were still demonstrating in Nairobi CBD.

They carried placards and lit bonfires in the streets of the city as they chanted songs.

This comes hours after the Finance Bill passed the second reading stage with 204 MPs voting to approve it against 115 who rejected it.

Kenyans light bonfire at Nairobi streets during Thursday evening demos on June 20, 2024.
Kenyans light bonfire at Nairobi streets during Thursday evening demos on June 20, 2024.
Image: DENIS GATUMA
Protesters demonstrate in Nairobi CBD over the Finance Bill on June 20, 2024.
Protesters demonstrate in Nairobi CBD over the Finance Bill on June 20, 2024.
Image: DENIS GATUMA
Protesters hold placards in the Nairobi CBD while demonstrating over the Finance Bill on June 20, 2024.
Protesters hold placards in the Nairobi CBD while demonstrating over the Finance Bill on June 20, 2024.
Image: DENIS GATUMA
Protesters hold placards in the Nairobi CBD while demonstrating over the Finance Bill on June 20, 2024.
Protesters hold placards in the Nairobi CBD while demonstrating over the Finance Bill on June 20, 2024.
Image: DENIS GATUMA
Protesters demonstrate in Nairobi CBD over the Finance Bill on June 20, 2024.
Protesters demonstrate in Nairobi CBD over the Finance Bill on June 20, 2024.
Image: DENIS GATUMA
Protesters demonstrate in Nairobi CBD over the Finance Bill on June 20, 2024.
Protesters demonstrate in Nairobi CBD over the Finance Bill on June 20, 2024.
Image: DENIS GATUMA
Protesters hold placards in the Nairobi CBD while demonstrating over the Finance Bill on June 20, 2024.
Protesters hold placards in the Nairobi CBD while demonstrating over the Finance Bill on June 20, 2024.
Image: DENIS GATUMA
Protesters hold placards in the Nairobi CBD while demonstrating over the Finance Bill on June 20, 2024.
Protesters hold placards in the Nairobi CBD while demonstrating over the Finance Bill on June 20, 2024.
Image: DENIS GATUMA

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