Wamuchomba explains why demos have extended beyond anti-Finance Bill 2024 protests

Githunguri Member of Parliament Gathoni Wamuchomba has explained the reasons behind continued demonstrations beyond Finance Bill 2024.

Despite President William Ruto rejecting the Finance Bill 2024, demonstrations continued on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, raising questions about whether the youth protests were solely focused on the Finance Bill 2024.

Wamuchomba sheds light

Wamuchomba has shed light on the broader reasons driving Kenyans to continue protesting.

Wamuchomba listed several factors beyond the Finance Bill 2024 that she believes are fueling the ongoing demonstrations.

According to the MP, the protesters are largely opposed to the attitude of those in power.

"Dear colleagues in positions of power by the people, what are Kenyans protesting about? It’s not the Finance Bill only. They are openly opposed to the attitude we hold that we are the rulers and they are 'RAIAs'," she stated.

Wamuchomba, who has recently been vocal in her criticism of the Ruto-led regime, highlighted the flaunting of wealth and privileges by those in power as a significant source of public anger.

"It’s the anger of house demolitions in the name of floods. It’s about the opulence we show to them in our watches, belts, shoes, and homes. The pictures we show while on board helicopters and overseas, the cars we ride escorted by sirens against the traffic, the bloated bills we pay during our drinking outings," she explained.

She further pointed out that the public is frustrated with the dismissive names used for critics, the oppressive laws passed against public advisory and opinions, and the sale of fake fertilizer and poisonous sugar, which prioritizes profit over health.

Wamuchomba's criticism

She criticized the unfulfilled promises and undelivered projects, and the condescending tone used when defending political missteps.

"The names we call our critics, the oppressive laws we pass by force against their advisory and opinions, the fake fertilizer we sold to them, the poison sugar we make profits from at the expense of their health, the promises we give without keeping, the projects we promise without delivering, and the tones we use while defending our own mess. Worst of all, we use church pulpits to affirm our loots. It’s time to retract and reconcile. It’s a new dawn," she concluded.