Embakasi Member of Parliament Paul Ongili, popularly known as Babu Owino joined other protestors in Nairobi.
In a video on Twitter, Babu can be seen being lifted by protestors as he joined the Gen Z in the demos. The demos were held to mark the first anniversary of the anti-finance Bill protests that left at least 60 people dead.
Babu on Tuesday had called on the youth to soldier on in honour of their fellow fallen Gen Z who lost their lives during the June 25, 2024, protests.
"What I will tell my Gen-Z brothers and sisters is to fight on, soldier on. It is not over until it is over,’’ Babu said.
"A lot can be said, a lot might be done, but I urge you, I’m with you. On a scale of between zero to 10, I’m with you at 11, supporting you at 101 per cent. Do it, make us proud, we are with you, I’m in support,’’ he said.
Police have intensified operations and blocked major roads leading to Parliament in a bid to prevent demonstrators from accessing the legislature.
Last year, thousands of protesters stormed Parliament in a historic act that caught security officers off guard, after Gen Z demonstrators overpowered them.
Protesters helped themselves to lunch at the MPs’ canteen and occupied the National Assembly Chambers—an incident that resulted in the deaths of several Gen Zs.
Most businesses remained closed in the city as many premises feared the wrath of the protesters.
City Hall recalled some of their workers in the inspectorate department to supplement the planned operations.
They were all ordered to be in uniforms. In Kitengela, officials said they dispersed a group that had gathered as early as 7 am.
Police had assured of security ahead of the event. Inspector General of police Douglas Kanja on Tuesday warned against an attempt to access unauthorized and protected places like Parliament and State House.
He said the protesters planning marches on June 25 should avoid the areas. He urged the protesters to operate within the law while protesting, citing that the officers will remain vigilant.
