Kenya African National Union (KANU) Chairman Gideon Moi has condemned the ongoing arrest and abduction of anti-Finance Bill 2024 protesters.
In a statement, Moi decried the emerging pattern of illegal arrests targeting young people leading the protests, emphasizing that Kenya is a nation governed by the rule of law, not by arbitrary actions.
“We are a country of the rule of law, not the rule of individuals. If anyone is suspected of having committed any crime, they must be arrested in accordance with the law and produced in a court of competent jurisdiction.”
This follows the unlawful arrests of three youths involved in the protests. Content creator Billy Simani, known as Crazy Nairobian, and Dr. Austin Omondi were abducted and later released.
Meanwhile, Shad Khalif was reportedly abducted from Sanasana in South B, Nairobi, on Sunday evening, and his whereabouts remain unknown.
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A widely shared poster on social media reveals plans for a seven-day protest to show solidarity for their slain colleague, Rex, and to push the government to reject the Finance Bill, which recently passed its second reading.
Dubbed ‘7 Days of Rage,’ the demonstrations also aim to warn Members of Parliament who supported the Bill against their constituents’ wishes and to urge investigations into police brutality against protesters.
Moi also supported the ongoing protests against the Finance Bill 2024, urging the government to prioritize industrialization over taxation.
“We reject the Finance Bill and urge the government to prioritize industrialization over taxation. Stop viewing young people with grievances as enemies; they are victims of harsh economic policies,” Moi stated.
