- The group of youths staged the demos in various ways to express their disapproval of the Finance Bill.
- Hundreds of youths took to the streets as early as 6 am to protest against President William Ruto's Finance Bill.
Kenyans on Thursday took to the streets of various major towns in the country to protest against the Finance Bill 2024.
The group of youths staged the demos in various ways to express their disapproval of the Finance Bill.
Here are major towns where Finance Bill protests were held:
Eldoret
Hundreds of youths took to the streets as early as 6 am to protest against President William Ruto's Finance Bill.
It was the first time the region was staging protests since they began on Tuesday.
The irate youths while protesting ended up destroying the UDA party wheelbarrow symbols erected in the streets of Eldoret.
The move, they say, was necessitated by their anger at the Kenya Kwanza government.
Kisumu
A drama unfolded in Kisumu as youths took to the streets to engage in the demos.
In one unique instance, a youth climbed a tree to mimic the biblical Zacchaeus in an apparent jibe at President William Ruto.
The rest of the youth were seen gesturing for him to climb down.
The group equally expressed opposition to the Finance Bill 2024.
Nakuru
Nakuru youth storm the streets to protest the Finance Bill 2024 as well.
They also expressed their disapproval of the Finance Bill 2024.
Youths who brandished placards and chanted different slogans voiced their concerns about the bill's potential impact on the community.
They could be heard singing "Zakayo shuka shuka" during the protest.
Nanyuki
Nanyuki youth took to the streets in large numbers to protest the Finance Bill 2024.
The youths could be heard chanting " Ruto Must Go" as they protest in the streets.
Nyeri
Youth in Nyeri County also took to the streets to protest the Finance Bill 2024.
They were singing songs whose message painted a picture of Kenyans stretched beyond limits.
Kisii
Youth of Kisii county turned out in large number to protest against Finance Bill 2024 too.
Each youth carried placards and chanted slogans as they moved from one area to another.
They were heard chanting all over the streets of Kisii town.
Kakamega
Large numbers of youth in Kakamega also stormed the streets to protest the Finance Bill 2024
Boda boda riders were also among the protesters carrying placards and singing as they moved from one area to another.
Embu
The situation in Embu town was also the same with youth taking to the streets to protest against Finance Bill 2024
The youth sat down on the roads with placards in their hands as they chanted.