This evening, massive protests have erupted across various counties, including Nairobi, as Kenyans voice their strong opposition to the new tax proposal.
Demonstrators are making it clear that they cannot afford to pay higher taxes, particularly in light of the ongoing unemployment crisis that continues to affect many families.
In one statement, a resident who is a Boda rider expressed frustration, saying, "We don’t have more money to give out as a levy; we are asking the government to make life easier for us so that we can improve our financial situation, rather than continuing to impose more taxes."
Protestors also took aim at President Ruto, criticizing the government's recent initiatives, including the unveiling of a machine designed to generate food for the people of Kenya.
Residents of Nairobi were particularly vocal in their discontent, stating that they don't need food, but instead, they want the government to focus on projects that can help create employment opportunities.
The growing discontent is a clear indication that Kenyans are demanding practical solutions to their economic struggles, rather than more taxes and promises that they feel do not address their immediate needs.