Piece by: GRACE MUIA

19 June 2024

• Yesterday the country witnessed protests over the proposed Finance Bill 2024.

CNN International Correspondent Larry Madowo now says that the courage of Gen Zs shown in Tuesday's protest against the Finance Bill in Nairobi is encouraging.

In his statement on Wednesday, the journalist said he was proud of Gen Z who were fighting for their freedom online and offline.

He said their position of conviction against the Finance Bill is close to revolution. "I represent the fearless generation of Gen Z Kenya who are fighting for their freedom online and offline. Your courage and your faith is inspiring. It is revolutionary. We are being led," Madowo said on X.

His remarks come a day after Kenyan youth witnessed Tuesday's Occupy Parliament protest against the 'punitive' tax proposals in the 2024 Finance Bill.

Armed with nothing but a phone and a strong determination to be heard, Gen Z generation engaged in a fight as they tried to make their way to the Parliament Buildings before the report of the Bill was presented by the Finance Committee.

When the police responded to their unwavering determination with tear gas, they had water bottles ready to wash the burning chemicals from their eyes and continued the protest.