Central Turkana MP Joseph Namuar has publicly apologized to his constituents for his earlier support of the Finance Bill 2024, which has since been withdrawn.
Namuar, a prominent member of the United Democratic Party (UDA), acknowledged President William Ruto’s decision not to sign the bill into law as a significant step towards fostering dialogue.
“I commend President Ruto for demonstrating leadership today by showing that he listens to the voices of Kenyans.
If any of us who voted ‘YES’ made an error, we sincerely ask for your forgiveness,” he expressed. “As representatives, we also seek forgiveness on behalf of the President.”
President Ruto succumbed to mounting pressure on Wednesday, announcing his refusal to enact the controversial bill following nationwide protests, including the breach of Parliament in the capital.
The breach occurred shortly after legislators voted 195 to 106 in favor of the tax bill, which critics argue will escalate living costs due to proposed punitive taxes.
Meanwhile, protesters have threatened to march to State House on Thursday, the 27th, to express their discontent with President Ruto’s administration.
The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) have mobilized armed trucks and tanks in Nairobi to support the police in maintaining order, leading to extensive roadblocks on major routes leading to State House.
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