Kenyans have vowed to continue with the screening of the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) investigative piece on the alleged murders of Gen Z during the June 25 Anti-Finance Bill protests.
In an official statement, the Social Justice Travelling Theatre, in conjunction with the Kayole Community Justice Center, announced plans to screen the investigative piece on Wednesday, April 30, in Kayole from 7 pm.
''Tomorrow we will be screening Blood Parliament in Kayole. Our people must know who the enemies of the people are. Remember Not to Forget," the statement read in part.
The public screening by Kenyans comes hours after Kenyan authorities blocked the official screening of the exposé by the BBC, which showed police officers who shot dead protestors.
BBC had planned for Blood Parliament to be screened at the Unseen Nairobi cinema on Monday evening, with a panel discussion; however, due to pressure, the screening was cancelled.
“A screening of BBC Africa Eye’s 'Blood Parliament in Kenya' was cancelled due to pressure from the authorities,” a BBC spokesperson said.
“We are very disappointed not to have been able to share the documentary and panel discussion as planned. In the meantime, audiences can watch the film on BBC Africa’s YouTube channel,” the spokesperson continued.
While vowing to continue with the screening, the Social Justice Travelling Theatre underscored the importance of the public screening, arguing that there was a need for the public to be informed of what was going on in the community.
Kenyans were advised to carry shukas and warm clothes, as the screening will begin from 7pm till late at the Bidii Yetu hall in Matopeni, Kayole.
Journalist and activist Hanifa has supported the parallel screening and urged Kenyans to flock to Kayole in large numbers and watch the documentary.
''Kayole people, turn up, turn up,'' Hanifa wrote.
The 37-minute-long exposé captures the digital mobilisation of young Kenyans, their storming of parliament, and the violent crackdown that followed, leading to over 61 reported deaths and widespread outrage.
It revealed that police officers drawn from different departments, including the Kenyan army, were involved in shooting the youths who were protesting against the 2024 Finance Bill.
