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Molo Member of Parliament, Kuria Kimani, has forgiven Nakuru protesters who set his palatial home on fire during the anti-Finance Bill 2024 demonstrations. Molo MP Kuria Kimani speaking at an event in Elburgon (l). An illustration of a burnt house. The young protesters, driven by anger over Kimani’s position on the now-withdrawn bill, took the drastic measure in response. Kimani has stated that any recurrence of such actions would be deemed a serious mistake. He has urged the Directorate of Criminal Investigation and the police to drop all charges against the protesters and release them so they can return to their jobs and support their families. “I have forgiven all those who invaded my home, looted and destroyed my property, including my farm. I am asking the DCI and the police to withdraw charges against all the youth who were arrested and charged. Let them be released so that they can get back to work. We must agree that the reoccurrence of such actions would be considered a mistake. We must not repeat the same even if we become too offended. There is no need to kill an innocent hen because of fury,” he said. Kuria made the statement during a conversation with the youth at Elburgon on Saturday, July 27. How many people died in #OccupyParliament protests Several people were reported dead after the peaceful protests turned chaotic in most parts of the country. In their attempts to access the Parliament, the police opened fire and in the process killed at least 20 protesters. According to KNCHR, more than 300 people sustained injuries in their quest to hold the government accountable on various national matters.
by Nancy Odindo