Babu Owino Finally Speaks On Protesters Who Broke Into The Parliament
Babu Owino, MP for Embakasi East, has thanked the youth for their efforts to bring about change in the country.
Addressing mourners in Siaya county during the burial of comedian Fred Omondi on Saturday, Babu stated that the youth, particularly Generation Z, have shown the country that people must fight for their rights.
“We were promised many things. We were promised heaven in vain, therefore there must be changes,” he stated.
“I invited you to Parliament for tea. You came but you also ate ugali and rice. Did you see where I put salt and pepper? When you’re hungry, your stomach will alert you but when you’re stupid, your brain will not alert you,” he said.
Gen Zs, I invited you to Parliament for tea but you came and ate ugali and rice – Babu Owino pic.twitter.com/jWO9lf8aFv
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Several people were shot outside Parliament on Tuesday as police clashed with protesters who stormed the building after lawmakers approved highly contentious tax increases.
Police used live ammunition after tear gas and rubber bullets failed to disperse the thousands who had gathered to protest the tax increases.
Fires broke out in the parliament buildings after protesters made their way past police barricades. At least two vehicles in the area were set on fire and destroyed.
Protesters had peacefully demonstrated near parliament in Nairobi most of the day to demand that lawmakers vote against the Finance Bill, 2024, which was approved.
On Saturday, Babu stated that Kenyans were promised free education during the campaign, but the cost has only increased.
“Our children finished primary school but over 50,000 have not yet joined high school,” he claimed.
He went on to say that people need money to get basic hospital treatment.
Babu Owino Finally Speaks On Protesters Who Broke Into The Parliament
