Fatshimetrie is pleased to present to you an overview of the burning news in Kenya, where young people are mobilizing against the finance bill which is causing great controversy. Demonstrations are increasing across the country, led by thousands of young people determined to make their voices heard and defend their rights in the face of the planned new taxes.
Last week, the streets of Kenya resonated with the determined footsteps of these young people, whose anger was expressed in a tragic way with the death of two of them and more than 200 injured, according to human rights associations. the man. This Sunday, June 23, in the square in front of the Holy Family Basilica in Nairobi, around twenty young people gathered to convey a clear message: the proposed taxes are considered excessive and oppressive, compromising the quality of life of the Kenyan population, in particular of the less fortunate.
Kanana Koome, a student, took the floor to alert the faithful to the harmful consequences of this law: “This law creates a form of oppression that impacts our entire nation. Christians, we call on you to get involved in the debate , because our future depends on it.” Young people feel abandoned by a system that does not offer them professional opportunities, as demonstrated by Milan, 24, who came to express his distress and his desire to see radical change.
In Nyahururu, President William Ruto made a first public response to these demonstrations by affirming his desire to dialogue with young people to understand their demands and work together to resolve the problems. This declaration marks a turning point in the protest movement, arousing both hope and mistrust among demonstrators.
The latter have already called for new demonstrations, a sign of an unwavering determination to make their voices heard and obtain concrete changes. Kenyan youth are standing up to demand justice and fairness, and their message resonates across borders, calling on everyone to commit to a better and fairer future for all.
In this context of citizen mobilization and struggle for fundamental rights, Kenya faces crucial challenges that call for deep reflection and concrete actions to transform anger into hope and demands into tangible achievements. The future of the country will depend on the ability of its leaders to listen, hear and act in favor of youth, the true engine of change and social transformation.