Parliament

2024 - 6 - 20

Kenyan Parliament in Chaos: Protests, Tear Gas, and Controversial Votes

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Chaos erupts in Kenya as Parliament faces protests and tear gas during Finance Bill debates.

Kenyan Parliament was plunged into chaos as tensions ran high during the voting on the Finance Bill 2024. The National Assembly, amidst protests in Nairobi, Mombasa, and Kisumu, faced a barrage of stones from angry youth following the passage of the contentious bill. Tear gas filled the air as MPs and staff scrambled for safety in the midst of protests. Despite the turmoil, Kenyan lawmakers proceeded with passing the Finance Bill, with 204 MPs voting yes and 115 voting no.

Amid the chaos, Lang'ata MP Jalang'o stood out by openly rejecting the Finance Bill 2024, emphasizing the intensity of the opposition to the legislation. The protests in major cities on June 20 heightened security concerns, particularly near the Nairobi Parliament building. In a surprising turn of events, comedian Eric Omondi found himself arrested outside Parliament while protesting with a group donned in red clothes.

On a different note, over 170 Scout leaders from FOS Open Scouting convened at the Flemish Parliament for a leadership council, showcasing community engagement in legislative spaces. The events at the Kenyan Parliament highlight the significance of public participation in governance and the impact of controversial bills on the nation's social fabric.