‘MR SPEAKER SIR!’ Viral 2024 Anti-Finance Bill Protester Resurfaces
A Kenyan protester known as “Mr Speaker Sir” after a video of him inside the National Assembly chambers during the anti-Finance Bill rallies on June 25, 2024, went viral, has resurfaced to put an end to uncertainty about his location.
Since his courageous walk inside Parliament, the viral protest star has not been seen or heard from for nearly two years.
He was one of the most iconic photographs and films shot that day, and it now serves as a reminder of a tragic day that will be remembered throughout history.
Wearing a black T-shirt, goggles, and a black mask hanging below his chin, with a smartphone in his hand, he became the centre of attention in the National Assembly as he shouted “Mr Speaker Sir!” several times.
“Mr. Speaker Sir” is back! Gen Z , Chama has resurfaced after 21 months in hiding following his June 2024 parliament breach. Accompanied by MP Babu Owino, who is now representing him as his legal advocate, Chama says he wants his normal life back. pic.twitter.com/WMLC0yHNuo— The Kenyan Vigilante (@KenyanSays) May 28, 2026
“Tuko hapa na hatuendi, leo tunalala hapa” (We are here and we are not leaving, today we are sleeping here) are some of the words he is best remembered for.
He was later seen in the Parliament’s restaurant, where he clearly enjoyed a feast as he recorded himself, fearlessly.
After that Parliamentary raid, he was among a number of individuals whose images were circulated by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) for what it termed as ‘unlawful activities’ during the anti-Finance Bill 2024 demonstrations.
The DCI went on to ask anyone with information about them to share it confidentially.
In a new video shared by Embakasi East Member of Parliament Babu Owino, the man, identifying himself as Chama, narrated how the protests were a turning point for many young Kenyans who were affected.
Hon Babu Owino meeting with “Mr Speaker sir” has Disadvantage on Babu
Now “Mr speaker sir” has 2 enemies
✅️ Babu owino’s political competitors f can unalive Mr speaker sir and blame Babu for carelessness
✅️ state security will revenge and use as example
Its kenya 🤨 pic.twitter.com/xt8DlJXbqi— Sifuna Updates (@Goldfield6) May 27, 2026
He linked the unrest to broader economic frustrations that had driven young people to demonstrate at the time.
“During that time when we entered Parliament, there was high taxation. During that time, the cost of living was rising sharply,” the Gen-Z activist recalled.
“So, we as Gen Zs decided to go protest. We entered Parliament on the 25th of June of 2024. After we entered Parliament, many of us had our lives changed.”
Adding, “Because many of the young Kenyans lost their lives. Many Kenyans during that time had their life changed forever.”
Chama stated that after the events, he went into hiding due to fear and alleged threats connected to his role in the protests.
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He said he remained out of public view for nearly two years, describing it as a period marked by uncertainty and fear for his safety.
Here is the last video of “Mr Speaker Sir”
In Parliament during the Gen Z June 25 demonstrations
Before he went into hiding. His last words were
“Mr Speaker Sir, we don’t fear you. Ruto must go, you hypocrite.” pic.twitter.com/MTf5xrHPit— DP 🇰🇪 (@DanChepta) May 27, 2026
Further, he stated that he has now chosen to return to public life, saying he can no longer live in fear and that he is ready to start a new chapter and move forward with his life outside of hiding.
“I have been in hiding for almost one year and nine months. Now I need a change. I need to go on with my life. I need to start a new life,” he shared.
“A life that is not about fear. A life where I will do my things. And in this life, I’ve come to start it now because of the threats that the government has been making to me,” he added.
“Directly saying that ‘if we find you, we will deal with you, if we find you, we will finish you’.”
‘MR SPEAKER SIR!’ Viral 2024 Anti-Finance Bill Protester Resurfaces
