Security has been significantly increased at the Anglican Church of Kenya Diocese of Nyahururu, with mandatory security checks now in place for all worshippers at the entrance. This measure is part of the preparations for the expected attendance of President William Ruto and his deputy, Rigathi Gachagua, at the Sunday service.
Additionally, the President and his deputy will be present for the Consecration and Enthronement of Rev. Maj. Samson Mburu Gachathi as the 3rd Bishop of the ACK Nyahururu Diocese.
A heavy police presence is noticeable at the church and throughout Nyahururu. Several roadblocks have also been set up in and around the area. This substantial police deployment follows the trending hashtags “Occupy the Church” and “Occupy Nyahururu” on the social media platform X on Saturday, June 23.
The organizers of the anti-Finance Bill protests had included in their program a directive that politicians who voted ‘Yes’ for the Finance Bill should not be permitted to speak in churches on Sunday. Their seven-day plan also includes a visit to the constituency offices of MPs who supported the bill on Monday, June 24.
Kenyan youth, predominantly from Generation Z, have pledged to maintain pressure on MPs they feel have betrayed the public. Efforts to gather signatures for recalling these MPs are ongoing.
Activist Boniface Mwangi announced that the second round of Occupy Parliament protests will take place on Tuesday, June 25, coinciding with the parliamentary vote on the Finance Bill. These protests are expected to be accompanied by similar demonstrations nationwide.
“Tuesday, June 25: #OccupyParliament. A national strike. Gen Z are granting all hard-working Kenyans a day off,” he stated.
