The anticipation surrounding the unveiling of the Ksh4 trillion budget statement by National Treasury and Economic Planning Cabinet Secretary Njuguna Ndung’u was briefly interrupted on Thursday, June 13, 2024, when a protester disrupted his photo session outside the National Treasury building.
As CS Ndung’u prepared for a photo session, a protester dashed across the road and jumped into the frame, chanting protest songs.
“We must resist…people are suffering,” the protester vocalized before security officers swiftly intervened and removed him from the premises.
Despite the disruption, CS Ndung’u proceeded to address the media, highlighting the country’s economic progress amidst challenges. He noted the stabilization of the exchange rate as an indicator of overall economic stability but expressed concerns about the narrow focus of public discourse on budget matters.
“The country has made strides despite difficult circumstances,” CS Ndung’u remarked during a media briefing held on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, emphasizing the need for a broader understanding of budgetary issues beyond tax and revenue-raising measures.
Kenyans Online on Finance Bill 2024/25
In an unprecedented show of civic engagement, citizens across the country are mobilizing en masse to oppose the Finance Bill 2024/25 set to be debated in Parliament.
The grassroots campaign, spearheaded by prominent social media influencers and community leaders, has seen an explosive rise in public participation, with thousands of individuals taking to various platforms to voice their dissent.
The movement, which has rapidly gained traction on social media, began when influential community advocate, Maya Karanja, initiated a hashtag campaign under #OurVoiceMatters.
The campaign quickly snowballed, with thousands of messages being sent to legislators across the country.
In a matter of hours, social media was awash with messages of solidarity and determination. People shared screenshots of their messages and calls to representatives, demonstrating a widespread commitment to holding their leaders accountable.
