Kenya's top gospel artist in Europe, Bunny Asila, has clarified his stance on the controversial Finance Bill 2024.
In a video statement expressing his position, Asila said he has joined hundreds of Gen Z youths vehemently opposing the bill, stating that after carefully scrutinizing it, he agrees with them that the bill would harm ordinary Kenyans.
"There's this issue of the Finance Bill 2024. I've taken my time to analyze it thoroughly. My team and I reject it. Because these policies truly hurt the ordinary Kenyan," Asila said.
He further pledged practical support for the demonstrators, not just words.
Asila, based in Finland, expressed his intention to join the protests in the streets and although he won't be in Nairobi on Tuesday, he promised to provide water aid.
The artist has already donated 200 crates of water, which will be distributed to protesters in Nairobi and Nakuru as they face tear gas during demonstrations.
"So I won't be in Nairobi on Tuesday, and because of that, my team and I have donated 200 crates of water to Nairobi and Nakuru. If you are in Nairobi or Nakuru during the protests on Tuesday, the water budget is on me. Bunny Asila's team will be on the streets distributing water, so as you walk and carry out your activities, you don't have to worry about water," he said.
In addition to water for Gen Z protesters, Asila's team will also provide various refreshments in both cities during the protests against the Finance Bill 2024.
"All refreshments are courtesy of Bunny Asila. Let's all reject the Finance Bill 2024, thank you," he said.
Gen Z youths began their protests last week, organizing through social media and later turning out in large numbers in various cities armed with their mobile phones, water, handkerchiefs, and their wits, but without any weapons.
They marched on Tuesday and Thursday, protesting against the passage of the bill, which was approved by 204 MPs while 115 voted against it.
The youths have also announced further demonstrations this Tuesday when the bill will be brought back to parliament for amendments to remove rejected clauses.
However, many youths maintain that the entire bill should be scrapped rather than just amended in some parts.
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