Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei has called upon the National Intelligence Service (NIS) as the anti-Finance Bill 2024 escalates.
While speaking in a church service on Sunday, the senator argued that the ongoing protests being led by Gen Z were being funded by Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs).
He added that the intelligence unit should rein in these NGOs and ensure they stop funding the demonstrations.
"We have discovered that there are some NGOs which are sending money to this young generation to conduct the protests. I want to the NIS close down these channels the NGOs want to use to destabilise the government," he stated.
The politician emphasised that the government would engage the young Kenyans to draft a way forward on the bill.
Cherargei added that the government was keen to ensure young Kenyans have a say in the country's policies. He added that all ideas fronted will be considered if they are for the benefit of Kenyans.
Recently, leaders supporting the government have been questioning about who was funding the ongoing protests which have disrupted daily activities and resulted in loss of lives and injuries.
On Saturday, government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura alleged that foreigners were funding the protests due to President William Ruto's stance on Russia and Ukraine war.
He further argued that the undisclosed international players were financing young Kenyans as revenge for the president's efforts to end overliance on the US dollar as the main currency for international trade.
"Our president has spoken many things about us internationally. He has said that we must counter climate change and rallied the whole of Africa together and maybe some people are not happy," he added.
Since the protest began last week, a section of Kenyans came out to offer support to the protestors. In videos circulating online, a group of medics and lawyers were offering free services to the protestors.
Additionally, some Kenyans were spotted distributing water, food and other essential products as demonstrations progressed. Fundraisers were also organised to cater for some emergencies and incidents that occurred.
Demonstrations are ongoing throughout the week to ensure the bill is entirely dropped.
