US-based Kenyan actress Lupita Nyong'o has joined the chorus of voices expressing concern over the anti-tax protests in Kenya. Lupita has strongly opposed the proposed Finance Bill 2024, sharing words of encouragement during a tense period over the tax measures aimed at generating an additional 346 billion in revenue.
Kenyans have steadfastly rejected the bill and urged legislators to do the same. Lupita highlighted the influential role of Gen Z in advocating for change.
"I salute the Kenyan youth and I am grateful to them for coming together in an extraordinary way to stand up against the problematic Finance Bill 2024 as well as to defend and promote the democratic rights of the Kenyan people. "
She mourned the loss of lives and those injured offering her condolences
"I am extremely saddened that lives have been lost in the process and my thoughts are with the victims' families. "
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She called for constructive dialogue to address key concerns
"May the Government of Kenya aim to peacefully unify the nation by hearing and addressing the concerns about bad governance that are rightfully being raised," she ended her statement by saying #RejectFinanceBill2024."May the Government of Kenya aim to peacefully unify the nation by hearing and addressing the concerns about bad governance that are rightfully being raised," she ended her statement by saying #RejectFinanceBill2024.
President Ruto addressed the nation on Tuesday, stating that the process had been infiltrated and hijacked by organized criminals. He emphasized that the government had mobilized all available resources.
Defense CS Aden Duale also deployed the military to respond to the threats.
