Tanzanian Foreign Minister caught up in the Finance Bill 2024 protests in Nairobi
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Tanzanian Foreign Minister commends Kenyans for voicing concerns over the Finance Bill 2024 through protests
Tanzanian Foreign Minister commends Kenyans for voicing concerns over the Finance Bill 2024 through protests.
The Foreign Minister January Makamba on Tuesday, June 18, found himself in the midst of Nairobi City commotion brought about by demonstrations against Finance Bill 2024.
Makamba had traveled to Nairobi with his delegation to launch the construction of a twin-tower building that will house the Tanzanian embassy in Kenya.
Speaking to reporters, he revealed that he knew there would be demonstrations in Nairobi beforehand but still went ahead with the trip.
“It is quite an eventful day in Nairobi, from the commotion we see in town,” he spoke of the chaos witnessed within the capital.
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While he remained calm throughout the process, he mentioned that his team had expressed concerns and attempted to cancel the visit earlier.
Makamba noted that he respected individuals’ right to protest, which influenced his decision not to cancel his trip.
“We believe that whatever we need to communicate to our people, our differences in opinions, in how we do things, and the expression of those differences can coexist in progress,” he explained.
While the Minister was able to see the demonstrations happening in Nairobi, he was cushioned from any danger.
He was able to speak to journalists from Upper Hill Nairobi where the building will be located.
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