Githunguri Member of Parliament Gathoni Wamuchomba on Monday called upon young Kenyans (Gen Z) participating in the protests to push for the drafting of a new finance bill.
During a media interview, the MP explained that this was the way to raise funds to sustain crucial institutions such as the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC).
She noted that this would create a structure in case MPs are recalled or even the president resigns as the majority of Kenyans are requesting.
"If Gen Zs want to change, they should ensure that Parliament has ways and a timeline to raise funds for the IEBC and vet the IEBC selection panel as a priority. They should also ensure that the withdrawn finance bill is amended to fund the IEBC," she stated.
According to the MP, when the IEBC is reconstituted members of any constituent can recall their MPs and vote in a new one through the right structures and avoid leaving constituencies leaderless.
Wamuchomba reiterated that following the right procedures to recall and elect new leaders would save Kenyans from descending into anarchy and chaos as seen in other nations.
Notably, on June 26 President William Ruto withdrew the controversial Finance Bill 2024, after nationwide protests organised by the youth. Kenyans called for withdrawal not amendment of the bill.
Meanwhile, in the interview, the MP emphasised that she was in support of the ongoing protests to ensure Kenya moves in the right direction.
She asked the government to publish the names of all those Kenyans who went missing during the ongoing protests. Wamuchomba noted that this would ease the search process of some of the individuals.
Additionally, she requested the Ruto-led administration to also disclose the number of young Kenyans who were being held in different areas. She also asked human rights groups such as the Kenya Red Cross as well as the Law Society of Kenya to ensure transparency in this matter.
The politician also narrated the June 25 event when thousands of Kenya held demonstrations in the Nairobi Central Business District (CBD) and others managed to breach the Parliament security and entered the premises resulting in multiple deaths.
"It was a sad scene for me as a mother, I think it was painful for any mother or father who watched that incident. Outside the gate of Parliament there were about three bodies brought by the protestors as they tried to gain access to the building," she revealed.
