List of Multimillion Properties and Businesses Owned by Kenyan Politicians Vandalised by Goons

• The Finance Bill 2024’s passage angered Kenyans, leading to the destruction of private and public property
• Rowdy youths in Nyeri broke into Chieni Supermarket owned by Kieni MP Wainana Njoroge and stole goods worth millions of shillings
• Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi acquired Club Timba and renovated it as he continued to expand his business empire, but protesters destroyed it

TUKO.co.ke journalist Japhet Ruto has over eight years of experience in financial, business, and technology reporting and offers deep insights into Kenyan and global economic trends.

Over the last two weeks, Kenyan anti-tax rallies have gained international attention in response to the nationwide stance to reject the Finance Bill 2024.

What angered Gen Z protesters?

With placards, water bottles, and Kenyan flags in hand, the youthful populace flocked to the streets to express their outrage over the bill’s tax proposals.

Led by Generation Z, Kenyans expressed their dissatisfaction after the bill was passed by the National Assembly with a majority vote.

The bill’s passage angered Kenyans, leading to the destruction of private and public property.

Unfortunately, some of the MPs’ who supported the bill were among those targeted and had their businesses or homes vandalised.

Whose businesses/homes were destroyed?

1. Chieni Supermarket – Kieni MP Wainana Njoroge

On Tuesday, June 25, rowdy youths in Nyeri broke into Chieni Supermarket and stole goods worth millions of shillings.

The protesters attacked the chain store linked to Kieni MP Wainaina Njoroge.

The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) lawmaker broke down the loss he incurred from the loot, which amounted to over KSh 500 million.

“We have been forced to layoff our staff, a move that will see 350 people left jobless,” said Njoroge, as quoted by Citizen Digital.

2. Timba XO – Oscar Sudi

Angry protesters opposing the Finance Bill 2024 threw stones at the club Timba XO in Eldoret, damaging its expensive windows.

Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi acquired Club Timba and renovated it as he continued to expand his business empire.

However, he was forced to shut it down after the damage, rendering 200 employees jobless.

“What transpired on Tuesday, which followed an otherwise peaceful protest by Gen-Z, is unfortunate. However, the magnitude of the loss of lives, looting and property destruction that happened is appalling, and it negates the spirit of our constitution,” Sudi said.

3. Molo MP Kimani Kuria’s home

Molo MP Kimani Kuria supported the contentious Finance Bill 2024, which has been widely opposed.

Angry Nakuru residents stormed his home and set it on fire during the Tuesday, June 25 mega anti-finance bill protests.

Videos circulated depict the house consumed by flames, causing extensive damage to property of indeterminate value.

Interdenominational pastors held a prayer session at Kuria’s home after it was attacked by protesters.

4. Kikuyu MP Kimani Ichung’wah’s office

Kikuyu MP Kimani Ichung’wah’s office was vandalised, valuables stolen, and then enraged goons set the building on fire.

The National Government Constituency Development Fund (NG-CDF) offices were also set ablaze, damaging properties of unknown value.

5. Embu county offices

Embu governor Cecily Mbarire accused her political rivals of planning to demolish county offices during the anti-finance bill protests.

Speaking after visiting the county headquarters office building, which was set on fire earlier in the week amid protests, Mbarire claimed the goons received KSh 350,000.

“It is reckless to destroy government property to sabotage service delivery to the people just because of political selfishness,” she told KBC.

What did William Ruto after parliament’s invasion?

President William Ruto put the invaders of the National Assembly on notice in the heat of the anti-finance bill protests.

The protesters burnt a section of the legislature buildings and also damaged the installations therein.

Ruto revealed that the state had embarked on a crackdown to bring the culprits to justice.

How businesses counted losses

Source: TUKO.co.ke