Lubao FM News 
By Kefa Linda
In Kakamega, a significant section of residents took to the streets on Thursday to express their dissatisfaction with the Finance Bill. The protesters, mostly youths, converged at Muliro Gardens and then marched to Masinde Muliro University, Kakamega-Webuye Highway, and later to Kakamega County headquarters. They repeated this cycle for most of the day.
The protesters were dressed in black attire and carried placards with messages such as “We said reject, not edit”. They chanted slogans and shouted “reject finance bill” as they moved through the streets. Despite their strong feelings about the issue, the protests were peaceful, allowing businesses to operate normally and traffic to flow smoothly.
The Finance Bill has been a contentious issue in Kenya, with many Kenyans opposing certain provisions, including the proposal to tax sanitary towels. Female protesters were particularly vocal about this issue, pointing out that many girls already struggle to afford these essential products. They argued that the tax would further exacerbate the problem and disproportionately affect vulnerable populations.
The protesters remained resolute in their demands, vowing not to back down until their concerns are addressed. The police were present throughout the protests, monitoring the situation to ensure that no violence or destruction of property occurred. The peaceful nature of the protests suggests that the authorities may be willing to engage with the protesters’ concerns and find a solution that satisfies both parties.
