Emmy Kosgei's Dad and nominated MP Bishop Jackson Kosgei, a physically challenged legislator, recounted being abandoned and left alone as protesters stormed Parliament and set part of it on fire. The incident occurred during the Occupy Parliament protest on Tuesday, June 25, held in response to the Finance Bill 2024. While Kosgei remained, other politicians fled for safety as crowds breached barricades and entered the complex.
The MP spoke to TV47, recounting how he feared for his safety that day. However, his fears were alleviated when the crowd assured him they wouldn't harm him.
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"Well my experience that I had with them is that um although amid expression of anger, they expressed human face because when they came in they said mzee we know you, where you voted, and we know you, we know you as a good man," he narrated.
In online videos, the MP is seen being guided outside by a group that ensures his safety. He remains thankful for their assistance.
"So they said the question of where you voted and so on is not an issue because now that one tells is a human face, being and so they said we want to help you out because what might happen here may not be good for you," Kosgei said.
"So then they walked us out with hon colleague called Rose Museo. and we came out that is why they escorted us out."
"I saw they are our children and the anger that came in I only pray that it is not hijacked by anything else. But it is genuine they need to be listened. That's why the President took a step and listened to them and stepped down on that issue."
He also took to his Facebook, to assure of his safety later.
"I'm home, safe and sound; we thank God for He always makes a way where there seems to be no way. Thank you all for your concern and prayers."
