Report: How Kenyans Fought Back Against the 2024 Finance Bill

How can we leverage digital tools to empower citizens and hold governments
accountable?

In our latest report, *”Generational Shifts? Civic Tech in Kenya’s
Anti-Finance Bill Protects,
<www.kictanet.or.ke/mdocs-posts/generational-shifts-civic-tech-in-kenyas-anti-finance-bill-protects/>”
*Kenya’s
2024 Finance Bill ignited a digital revolution, with Gen Z, millennials,
and citizens uniting online to protest VAT hikes, vehicle levies, and
subsidy cuts.

*Key takeaways from the report*

– *Digital Activism:* Kenyans used social media to amplify their voices,
coordinate protests, and expose police brutality.
– *Global Solidarity:* Hashtags like #RejectFinanceBill2024 and
#RutoMustGo gained international traction, sparking solidarity protests
worldwide.
– *Celebrity Influence:* High-profile figures joined the movement,
further amplifying its reach.
– *Youth-Led Change:* Gen Z-led initiatives secured government
concessions, inspiring similar actions in neighbouring countries.
– *Digital Challenges:* The movement also faced increased disinformation
and digital authoritarian tactics.

*Download and Read the full report here:*
www.kictanet.or.ke/?mdocs-file=50695

*Kind Regards,*

*David Indeje*

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