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June 6, 2025
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2 Activists Arrested Over Finance Bill

2 Activists Arrested Over Finance Bill

Their arrest comes barely three days after another activist was arrested over the same bill...

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Two human rights activists were arrested in Mombasa while protesting against the ongoing Finance Bill public participation process, which they argued disrespected the Eid-ul-Adha holiday.

  • Mathius Shipeta of Haki Africa and Francis Auma of the Muhuri Organisation were detained despite presenting a court order against the process.
  • The activists emphasized that the event had low attendance, stating, "the numbers are barely up to 30 people."
  • Haki Africa condemned their arrest and criticized the scheduling of the public participation on a national holiday, calling it a violation of constitutional rights.

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