- Khalif Kairo announced he will not attend today’s protests against the finance bill, citing the government’s recent concession as a victory for the protesters
- He urged Kenyans to hold off on further demonstrations to allow the government time for dialogue, warning that continued protests could undo their progress
- Kairo also expressed concern that pushing for the president’s resignation could lead to economic instability
Khalif Kairo, CEO of Kai and Karo and a prominent protester against the finance bill, announced that he will not be attending today’s demonstrations.
Speaking about the government’s unexpected decision to reject the finance bill, Kairo declared that this marks the first significant victory for the protesters.
Having been on the front lines, even during incidents involving live bullets on Parliament Road, Kairo stated he has compelling reasons for his decision to skip today’s protests.
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Kairo urged Kenyans to refrain from further protests, arguing that continued demonstrations after the government’s concession could undermine the progress made.
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He cautioned that a second march to State House could have serious repercussions and that pushing for the president’s resignation could lead to economic instability.
Kairo suggested waiting for about a month to see if the president keeps his word, and only then considering further protests.
He called for a pause in protests to allow the government room for dialogue.
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This appeal comes as many Kenyans had planned to march in large numbers today to demand the president’s resignation, citing his poor leadership and the introduction of the controversial 2024 finance bill, which was widely criticized as draconian and oppressive.
The president’s last-minute rejection of the bill, after initially supporting it, was a response to the massive youth-led protests that erupted on Tuesday, leading to chaos and a breach of Parliament.
