How Kenyan celebs reacted to anti-tax protests that turned chaotic

MAUREEN WARUINGE ENTERTAINMENT JOURNALIST

26 June 2024

• Kenyan celebs are weighing in on Tuesdays events

At least 200 protesters were reported injured during Tuesday's anti-tax demos in Nairobi.

Also, there were reported deaths of about 10 individuals around Parliament when protesters breached the building's security and stormed the National Assembly.

Celebrities have taken to their social media to weigh in, calling for concerns raised to be heard and addressed.

Janet Mbugua

Dear Mr President, Years of corruption and deceit have united Kenyans in anger and disappointment. We demand change - in your cabinet, into the laws, and in your perception of the Kenyan people. Don't give people more reasons to protest against a leadership that has left them feeling unsafe and disillusioned. People have sacrificed their lives for this country; you cannot shoot your way out of this crisis. Be a leader, not a bystander, watching your country go up in flames"

Willy Paul

"Yesterday, I Joined My Fellow Kenyans To Fight For What Is Right, The International Eyes Are Watching Everything! Even Though The Internet Was Switched Off And Innocent KenyansThreatened Yesterday, We Still Made It To The World News. The World Is Watching Closely... I've Never Been a Criminal My Entire Life... If Fighting For What Is Right Makes Me a Criminal Then Sawa!!! Mr. President, Lives Were Lost Yesterday, You Never Talked About That In Your State Address Why? I Call Upon The Entire Industry To Fight For What Is Right!!

If We Lose Our Fear They Loose Their Power!! Wasanii This Is The Time To Show Our Fellow Citizens That We're Together. It's a Whole Revolution. Let's All Be Vocal. I Still Reject The Finance Bill. That's My Stand!!!RIP To The Fallen Soldiers#REJECTFINANCEBILL2024

Tanzania's Idris Sultan

"To be honest I'm very worried about Kenya. A small conversation about not wanting a finance bill has turned sour in ways it should not have. So many have been hurt and so much destroyed. This is neither good for the people nor the state itself. I hope the Government finds a wiser way to make Kenya a vibrant state of progress with happier Kenyasn as a goal . Poleni majirani.

I feel your pain"

Mercy Masika

This song is timely. It says that we need to Stand for Jesus and what he would stand for.. To stand in his strength alone, the arm of flesh will fail you. And be encouraged that after the noise of battle, next is Victor's song. Stand up, stand up for Jesus.

Stand in his strength alone; The arm of flesh will fail you, Ye dare not trust your own. Put on the gospel armor, Each piece put on with prayer; Where duty calls or danger, Be never wanting there. Stand up, stand up for Jesus, The strife will not be long; This day, the noise of battle, The next is the victor's song. To those who vanquish evil crown of life shall be; They with the King of glory shall reign eternally,'

Kambua

My heart is bleeding 💔. Protestors dead. Many injured. Citizens abducted. A peaceful protest met by a selfish, hostile government that would rather kill than listen to the people! Ah! God have mercy on this Nation!#RejectFinanceBill2024 🇰🇪

Kabugi

We are just young Kenyans trying to figure out our Future without being overtaxed 🥹

Celestine Gachuhi aka Selina

My heart goes to our brothers who lost their lives, their mothers, and family ❤️❤️🙏🏾🙏🏾 May God Comfort you❤️❤️

Pinky Ghalani

I have no words.. not yet an energy person I woke up feeling tired.. feeling heavy..now I feel so disconnected and disheartened.I pray for the families of those who have lost lives and salute each and every person who is using their voice for this beautiful nation.🕯️🙏🇰🇪

Nini Wacera

Despot = (n) a cruel and oppressive dictator.Examples of despots: Moi, Idi Amin Dada, Gaddafi, WILLIAM RUTO#rejectfinancebill2024 #totalshutdownkenya #occupyparliamentkenya #occupyparliament

Vivianne Kenya

I have always been mkenya 💯💯, always wanting the best for every young person. My heart cries for every life lost but Kenya is the land of revolution. I’ve been away 6 months katika hali ya kutafuta maybe because I was born a fighter! But kumbe uchungu tumekua tukiuskia sote. #SayNotoIMPUNITY #NotoOppressivegovernance KENYANS WE WORK WAY TOO HARD! #ZakayoShukaTu

DJ Creme Dela Creme

My Prayers of Peace and God’s Grace go to the friends and families of those who Undeservedly lost their Lives 🙏🙏

Mama Nyaguthii

Sovereign power belongs to the people. The struggle continues.#RejectFinanceBill2024

Nasra Yusuf

My heart bleeds for all the parents that have to start organizing a funeral tonight 💔💔💔💔💔💔💔

Timmy Tdat

🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪🕊🕊🕊🕊My soul bleeds for the fallen soldiers (peaceful protesters) in the quest to save our beloved country from the jaws of greedy and inhumane leaders!!HISTORY WAS #TELEVISED ..the #Revolution is a #must #Times are changing