- A middle-aged woman from Eldored said that she has forgiven the people who burnt her car during the Financed Bill 2024 protests
- Standing against the background of the charred cars, the woman who clutched a Bible in her hands said the word of God had helped her heal
- She asked the government to listen to the kids and also shared that parents had used much money to take them to Paralled programs and yet they can’t find jobs
A woman whose car was vandalised during Finance Bill 2024 protests in Eldoret town has forgiven the perpetrators of the crime.
Source: TikTok
How did Eldoret woman’s car get burnt?
In a TikTok video shared by @alimwem.ke, the woman was shown holding a bible and standing beside the car that was burnt to ashes.
“I leave vengeance to whoever; that is where my strength is coming from. So many people have reached out thinking I was down, but the word of the Lord has given me strength,” she said.
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The humble lady also sympathised with other people who lost their properties and told them to hang in there.
“Government please listen to the youth, some us educated them through parallel programs and it was painful. We expected them to get something and earn a loiving,” she said.
Kenyans react to the forgiveness
david254:
“Hata mimi I lost all my cyber computers but I have forgiven th thievies, it shall be well.”
oscar77:
“Bring your Pay bill we contribute something..we are sorry our mummy.”
Alansmith254:
“So emotional,humble and forgiving; I feel your pain mama, you didnt deserve it..”
Sharawi:
“Pole mama..a woman with a strength like you are very rare in this world.”
goodluckmanze:
“Mum your faith and strength is on another level God bless you with a V8 now in Jesus name. Favour on you mum be blessed.”
jayden7:
“I believe everything happens with a reason God will reward you.”
People who lost properties in Finance Bill protests
In another story, the anti-Finance Bill 2024 protests left many businesses in a state of loss after protesters vandalised shops and destroyed properties.
President William Ruto estimated the loss at KSh 2.4 billion of properties looted and destroyed during the protests.
However, Nairobi Youth Business Community noted that it went up to KSh 3 billion, warning that it could lead to loss of jobs.
Loss of properties during Finance Bill 2024 protest
Principal Secretary of the State Department for Devolution Teresia Mbaika, condemned the destruction of county government properties during protests
Angry Nakuru residents stormed home MP Kimani Kuria and set it on fire during the Tuesday, June 25, mega anti-finance bill protests
MCA Catherine Okoth, who also serves as the chairlady of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), was attacked by angry protesters
Source: TUKO.co.ke