Ugandan opposition leader and activist, Bobi Wine, has voiced his support for the ongoing protests in Kenya that are against the Finance Bill 2024.
In a statement on Sunday, June 23, Bobi Wine commended the Kenyan youths for going out to the streets to exercise their democratic rights.
Expressing his admiration for the anti-Finance Bill protesters, Bobi Wine revealed that the voices of the demonstrators are being heard beyond Kenyan borders.
"Power to you the young people of Kenya. You are speaking up and your voices are being heard far beyond the Kenyan borders. We hope your leaders too are listening! We continue to stand in solidarity with you. Viva," Bobi Wine in a message he posted on his X page.
The Uganda opposition leader stated that he hopes the voices of the demonstrators will be heard by the Kenyan government adding that he will continue to stand in solidarity with the anti-Finance Bill protesters.
“We hope your leaders too are listening! We continue to stand in solidarity with you. Viva,” he said.
The ongoing anti-Finance Bill protest which started on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, in Nairobi County has seen major residents from major towns across the country including Mombasa, Kakamega, Kisumu, Eldoret, Nakuru, Kisii, Embu and Nanyuki join.
The bill, which aimed to introduce key fiscal measures including tax adjustments and spending plans, passed a second reading in the parliamentary session last week.
President William Ruto has said he is ready to engage youths protesting against ‘harsh’ tax laws pushed by his administration.
President William Ruto has said he is ready to engage youths protesting against ‘harsh’ tax laws pushed by his administration.
