- President William Ruto praised the peaceful protests by Kenyan Gen Zs over the Finance Bill 2024, emphasizing their democratic engagement and promising to address their concerns
- Speaking in Nyahururu, Ruto assured that his administration would work with the youths to build a better nation, highlighting plans to create employment opportunities and improve access to education
- Despite the protests, the Finance Bill 2024 passed in Parliament and will move to the amendment stage next week
President William Ruto has addressed the ongoing protests by Kenyan youths over the Finance Bill 2024, praising their peaceful and non-partisan approach.
Speaking at the Anglican Church of Kenya (ACK) Diocese of Nyahururu on Sunday, June 23, 2024, Ruto emphasized that the youths have exercised their democratic duty and pledged that his administration would engage with them on their concerns.
“I am very proud of our young people. They have stepped forward tribeless, they have stepped forward peacefully, and I want to tell them we are going to engage so that together we can build a better nation,” said President Ruto.
He assured the youths that his government is aware of their issues and is prepared to address them collaboratively.
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President Ruto, alongside Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, attended a church service and the Consecration and Enthronement of Rev. Maj. Samson Mburu Gachathi as the 3rd Bishop of the Diocese at the ACK Diocese of Nyahururu.
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In his speech, Ruto highlighted the government’s commitment to working with young people to build a better country and announced that funds have been allocated in the coming financial year to create employment opportunities and enhance access to Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) and university education.
The remarks came in the wake of nationwide protests led by Generation Z Kenyans against the Finance Bill 2024, which they deem punitive due to proposed tax increases.
The protests began in Nairobi on Tuesday and spread to Mombasa, Kisii, Kisumu, Nakuru, Nyeri, Nanyuki, and other parts of the country throughout the week.
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Despite the widespread demonstrations, the Finance Bill 2024 was passed by a majority vote in the Kenyan Parliament, with 204 MPs voting in favor and 105 opposing.
The Bill will now proceed to the Committee of the Whole House for amendments starting Tuesday next week.
