Reject The Finance Bill: The Voice of a Generation Igniting Change in Kenya

"We the people" are the three most powerful words in the Kenyan Constitution. Today, Kenyans are back in the streets, with Generation Z and young millennials leading the charge.

The reason? A Finance Bill that many see as the last straw after years of broken promises. This bill threatens to add even more taxes and raise living costs.

Gen Z is not just part of the moment; they are the movement! They're sparking a revolution through peaceful protests, online activism, hashtags, and Snapchat. Their energy and determination have made the protests urgent and hopeful. Thousands of young people marched yesterday.

?Among them was Muthoni, a 23-year-old activist. She once believed in the government's promises of prosperity. But as she stood in the crowd with a sign that read "Ruto Must GO," she felt disillusioned. "We trusted them to make things better," she said, her voice full of frustration. "But all they've done is make it harder for us to survive."

The fight against the Finance Bill is about more than just economic policy; it's a battle for their future. They feel betrayed by a government that promised change but delivered disappointment. They march not just against a bill, but against a system rigged against them. They believe they can create a new path, where their voices are heard and their futures safeguarded.

Despite the public outcry, Members of Parliament voted to pass the Finance Bill. It felt like a punch to the gut for many Kenyans. The sense of betrayal was palpable. Their elected representatives had turned their backs on them.

The protests continued until dark. Unarmed, the police took advantage of the darkness and started firing live bullets. We lost two comrades last night.

Rex Kanyike: “In Rex's pocket were his ID and phone. He wasn't armed. He knew the police would harass any young person without an ID. After the police shot him, his friend Alex asked them to help carry him. They told him, "Wacha akufe!" (Let him die!).”reported Boniface Mwangi.A bystander helped carry Rex, who was bleeding heavily. He was declared dead on arrival at the hospital. Rex was shot around 7:00 pm and declared dead at 7:38 pm.

We continue to march. For Rex, for many others. We march forward, not just against a bill, but towards a future where promises are kept, and opportunities are for all.

The protest against the Finance Bill of 2024 is not just a moment; it is a movement. It marks the beginning of a new chapter in Kenya's history, written by a generation that refuses to accept the status quo. As they march, they carry the dreams of a brighter tomorrow, where their voices are not just heard but heeded.

We, Teddy & Co.Advocates stand with the People. We will provide legal representation for those who have been wrongfully arrested, those who have been harmed, and for families of those we have lost. We will hold the government accountable for its actions. We will give the movement the legitimacy it needs!