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| Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka |
Wiper party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has warned the government to get ready for street demonstrations should the contentious parts of the Finance Bill 2024 find its way back.
Speaking on Sunday, November 10 after attending a church service in Nairobi's Umoja area, Musyoka strongly objected to the proposed tax increments by the government, citing that it would overburden the citizens.
He warned that the government's proposal would benefit only a few at the expense of overworking the majority of the citizens.
“If they attempt to bring back the Finance Bill, we will not keep quiet. This is a revolution,” Musyoka said.
Kalonzo and other opposition leaders
He maintained that he would mobilize the people against what he described as oppressive taxation measures.
After attending Sunday's church service, Musyoka joined his colleagues in the opposition to visit Kimoroni Stadium in Murang'a County to attend a gospel concert and as usual reiterate their grievances against the policies of the current administration.
At the same time, Musyoka expressed criticism of the government of President William Ruto for promoting steps that he claimed were not in line with the requirements of the people.
Other opposition leaders present, among them former Defense Cabinet Secretary Eugene Wamalwa, supported Musyoka's sentiments.
DAP-Kenya party leader Eugene Wamalwa
“We are here with Kalonzo, and we are fighting to protect Kenyans, not just the wealthy few,” Wamalwa said, reclaiming the opposition's commitment to fighting for the interests of the common man.
Musyoka also commended recent protests by activists from Gen Z, whom he argued are part of a broader movement against the government for accountability.
“Their efforts will not be in vain,” Musyoka said, implying continued solidarity on the issue of civic expression against perceived exploitative policies.
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