The Citizens of Kenyan had gone out for a peaceful protest which turned out deadly when the police open fire on civilians who were attempting to hit the legislature. This attack resulted in five causalities and many got injuries.
Auma Obama , the half-sister of former United States President, Barack Obama who is a Kenyan Activist was also apart of the protestants who were attacked with tear-gas by the police on Tuesday, while the was a parliamental demonstration outsider the building in Nairobi, Kenya.
While that protest because intensed , outside the parliamental building in Nairobi, the legislature passed a bill to increase tax after some parts of the building was set on fire.
While that protest was on going, Auma Obama was opportuned to give her own part of the story to the reporters . She was visibly scared but her determination was unshakable as she give clear reasons for joining in the protest.
“I’m here because – look at what’s happening. Young Kenyans are demonstrating for their rights. They’re demonstrating with flags and banners. I can’t even see anymore,” she said, while saying this she was coughing and shielding her eyes from the tear-gas.
“We are being tear-gassed.”
While Auma Obama was yet speaking to the interviewers, a protester close to bher held up a sign that says, ‘Colonialism never ended in Kenya’, while another protester shouted, ‘This is our country! This is our nation!’, while laying more emphasis on the sentiment of resistance and frustration the is caused by the lingering effects of colonialism and the desire for self-determination.
Auma Obama before now took to her Twitter account to share photos of herself participating in the protest.
But, the office of the former president of the United States, Barack Obama has no comment regarding the incident involving Auma or the violent attack on civilians in Kenya. They said no have no immediate statement to give.
The people of Kenya are aggrieved because of the controversial finance bill that will increase the cost of living and essential goods and services.
The proposed bill is suppose to bring in steep taxes on basic food items like bread (16% sales tax) and cooking oil (25% duty), even increase taxes on financial transactions and also impose an annual 2.5% tax on car ownership, depending on the car value.
But the protesters disagree with this new bill arguing that the bill will add more financial burden on citizens and business owner which is the reason for the violent attack.
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