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- Azimio la Umoja One Kenya coalition leaders, led by Kalonzo Musyoka, urge their MPs to reject the Finance Bill 2024, citing its burdensome taxes, and threaten nationwide protests if the bill is not withdrawn.
- The leaders also criticize ongoing demolitions in Nairobi, emphasizing the need for adequate notice and alternative housing for affected residents.
Leaders of the Azimio la Umoja One Kenya coalition party are urging all their allied Members of Parliament to reject the Finance Bill 2024, labeling it as punitive and filled with burdensome taxes that would make life unbearable for citizens.
Led by Wiper party boss Kalonzo Musyoka, the leaders demanded that the government withdraw the Bill or face nationwide mass demonstrations.
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During a visit to victims of demolitions in Kamukunji Constituency, Nairobi, on Saturday, the opposition leaders called on their MPs to oppose the Bill when it comes up for a vote in the House.
“All our MPs, you have been instructed to vote No…This is the time to stand with your people,” Kalonzo stated.
The Azimio leaders argue that the Finance Bill 2024 will exacerbate the country’s already dire economic situation.
“We have been telling Ruto to stop imposing more taxes on Kenyans, but he refuses to listen,” Kalonzo added.
Former Defence CS Eugene Wamalwa echoed this sentiment, urging MPs to stand as the last line of defense for poor Kenyans by voting against the Bill.
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The coalition is threatening to mobilize nationwide mass protests if the Bill, which has already undergone public participation, is not withdrawn.
Jubilee Secretary General Jeremiah Kioni emphasized, “The only thing this ‘Kenya Kwisha’ government responds to is demonstrations.”
Kalonzo warned that the protests would span across the country, saying, “This time when we call for demonstrations, people will come out from Nyeri, Murang’a, Kitui, Kapsabet, and Kisumu to tell Ruto to go home.”
In addition to opposing the Finance Bill, the Azimio leaders criticized the ongoing demolitions in parts of Nairobi, which have left many people homeless.
Kalonzo condemned the evictions, stating, “We are not going to allow our people to be chased away from their homes haphazardly.” Wamalwa added that the law requires adequate notice and alternative housing before demolishing people’s homes.
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