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Acts of kindness and compassion emerged during the protests, including protestors helping an MP to safety and assisting a lady on crutches

10 instances humanity came alive during anti-Finance Bill protests [Videos] | Pulselive Kenya

Amos Robi

<ul><li>The protests resulted in over 25 fatalities, injuries, and widespread damage to property and government offices</li><li>Several instances of heroism were observed, including a reporter protecting a protestor from police assault and carrying an injured colleague to safety</li><li>There were instances of mutual assistance between protestors and police, demonstrating a shared sense of humanity even in conflict</li></ul>

<p>President William Ruto bowed to the demands of Kenyans on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, and declined to assent to the controversial Finance Bill 2024.</p>

<p>This decision came after nationwide protests that resulted in over 25 fatalities and numerous injuries, including police officers and children.</p>

<p>The protests, marred by excessive force from the police and rampant looting, saw significant damage to property, businesses, government offices and even sections of the parliament buildings.</p>

<p>Despite the widespread chaos, moments of humanity and compassion emerged, showcasing the resilience and unity of Kenyans during these turbulent times.</p>

<h3><strong>Protestors shield disabled MP</strong> </h3>

<p>During the protests, UDA-nominated MP Jackson Kosgei found himself stranded in parliament as other lawmakers fled.</p>

<p>In a surprising act of kindness, protestors evacuated him to safety, shielding him from potential harm.</p>

<p><em>"They told me they knew who I was and wanted to escort me out. They said they were fighting for their rights, not bad people,"</em> Kosgei recounted.</p>

Nominated MP & Emmy Kosgei father Jackson Kosgei

<p><strong>READ: </strong><a href="https://www.pulselive.co.ke/news/local/emmy-kosgeis-dad-bishop-jackson-narrates-how-protestors-saved-his-life-in-parliament/xmg8cvh"><strong>Emmy Kosgei's dad recounts how protesters saved him after getting stuck in Parliament</strong></a></p>

<h3>Protestor risks life to assist stranded woman</h3>

<p>In a heart-stopping moment, a protestor risked his life to assist a lady on crutches caught in the chaos at Kencom Buiding in the central business district.</p>

<p>As police dispersed the crowd with teargas, the man noticed her struggling and shielded her from the stampede, leading her to safety despite the suffocating teargas.</p>

<h3><strong>Helping the elderly</strong> </h3>

<p>During the initial week of protests, several elderly women were caught in the crossfire between police and protestors.</p>

<p>As they struggled to breathe amidst the teargas, young Kenyans stepped in to help, washing their faces and guiding them to safety.</p>

Elderly women who were roughed up during demonstations

<p><strong>READ: </strong><a href="https://www.pulselive.co.ke/entertainment/celebrities/african-content-creators-reap-big-from-anti-finance-bill-protests/zklsd72"><strong>African content creators 'reap' big from anti-Finance Bill protests [Videos]</strong></a></p>

<h3><strong>Journalist defends protestor</strong> </h3>

<p>NTV reporter Ibrahim Karanja displayed remarkable courage when he intervened to protect a protestor from police assault.</p>

<p>Karanja confronted the officer about assaulting the protestor, creating a tense exchange but ultimately standing his ground to ensure the protestor's safety.</p>

<h3>NTV journalist assisting injured colleague</h3>

<p>In another act of heroism, NTV reporter Brayan Muchiri carried his injured colleague Maureen Mureithi to safety.</p>

<p>Despite being at work, Muchiri momentarily dropped his work tools to ensure his colleague was safe.</p>

<p>Video footage shows Muchiri navigating through the chaos, asking onlookers to clear the way as he rushed Mureithi back to their offices.</p>

<p><strong>READ: </strong><a href="https://www.pulselive.co.ke/news/local/remain-firm-god-is-with-us-railas-message-after-week-of-deadly-protest/xxrt7sp"><strong>Remain firm, God is with us - Raila's message after week of deadly protests</strong></a></p>

<h3><strong>Kenyans rescue an injured officer</strong> </h3>

<p>In another instance, Kenyans who were watching the clashes between protestors and police rushed to rescue an officer who fell off a moving police vehicle.</p>

<p>The police had been overwhelmed and took off. In the back of the vehicle, a tear gas canister went off, making the back of the lorry uninhabitable and forcing the officer to jump off.</p>

<p>The officer landed on his front side, leaving him injured. Kenyans watching from afar quickly rushed to the scene and helped him get back on his feet.</p>

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<p><strong>READ: </strong><a href="https://www.pulselive.co.ke/news/local/constituents-confront-kibwezi-west-mp-mwengi-mutuse-for-supporting-finance-bill-2024/65xmct1"><strong>Another MP who supported Finance Bill 2024 attacked by angry constituents</strong></a></p>

<h3><strong>Mutual assistance</strong> between protestors and police</h3>

<p>Remarkably, instances of mutual assistance between protestors and police were observed.</p>

<p>Both sides were seen helping each other cope with the effects of teargas, demonstrating a shared sense of humanity even in conflict.</p>

<h3><strong>Officers comfort bereaved colleague</strong> </h3>

<p>At parliament buildings, officers displayed empathy by comforting a colleague who discovered that one of the protestors shot was his brother.</p>

<p>This moment of solidarity highlighted the emotional toll of the protests on all involved.</p>

<h3>Senator Sifuna jumps in to ask officers to stop firing at protestors</h3>

<p>Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna after the breach of parliament's security jumped to ask security officers to stop firing at protestors who were advancing.</p>

<p>Despite his appeal falling on deaf ears, the senator his effort did not go unappreciated.</p>

<p><strong>READ: </strong><a href="https://www.pulselive.co.ke/entertainment/music/hotandfresh-kenyan-artists-who-released-powerful-anthems-for-finance-bill-protests/dwk6r21"><strong>Artists who amplified the Finance Bill protests with anthemic tracks</strong></a></p>

<p>These were among the many moments humanity shone during the anti-finance bill protests in different parts of the country.</p>

Kenyans helping each other during the anti-finance bill protests

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