I’m a very proud father: Raila Odinga on Occupy Parliament protests

ODM leader Raila Odinga has expressed his pride in response to a video featuring a young Kenyan girl during the Tuesday, June 18 Occupy Parliament protests.

In the video, the young woman addresses Raila, stating that Generation Z has taken up the mantle to initiate change.

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“I’m a very proud father today! Hongera sana to all those who bravely stood up for their rights,” Raila shared his viewpoint.

The young woman appeals to the public, saying, “Usitokee, don’t come, Agwambo please stay at home. We saw your efforts, okay? We saw everything that you did for Kenyans. Now let us… we miss you, but Agwambo please, please don’t even come outside. Tunatoka on your behalf, okay,” she says, blowing kisses to the camera.

The Occupy Parliament protests on June 18 garnered widespread attention, with many Kenyans congratulating Generation Z for driving the call for change.

Another young woman also gained admiration for her courageous refusal to be arrested by the police.

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“I’m not going,” she repeatedly told a police officer who urged her to cooperate.

“I’m not cooperating, I’m not going. Don’t touch me, don’t touch me. I’m not going,” she insisted, shaking off those trying to pull her away from the car she was leaning on.

She then demanded to know why they were arresting her, asking, “Give me a reason.” As they questioned her protest, she boldly replied, “I protest because you are killing us. You police, you are killing us in our community.” Eventually, the police officers walked away as a supportive crowd gathered around her.

High Court Declines to Suspend Sections of Finance Act, Sets Dates for Next Steps

The High Court has declined to suspend sections of the Finance Act, but has consolidated all petitions challenging the law.

The court said that any petitioner who wishes to amend their petition can do so by August 10. Replies must be filed seven days later, on August 17, and supplementary affidavits by August 24. All documents must be limited to 10 pages.

The court’s decision comes after a hearing on July 29, where petitioners argued that the Finance Act violates the Constitution. The government argued that the law is valid and that it is necessary to raise revenue.

The court’s decision is a setback for the petitioners, but they can still challenge the law on its merits. The next hearing is scheduled for September 12.