My dearest gentle reader!
Today is special.
Today we talk power and protest.
Varys: “Power is a curious thing, my lord. Are you fond of riddles?”
Tyrion: “Why? Am I about to hear one?”
Varys: “Three great men sit in a room, a king, a priest and the rich man. Between them stands a common sellsword. Each great man bids the sellsword kill the other two. Who lives? Who dies?”
Tyrion: “Depends on the sellsword”Varys: “Does it? He’s not the crown, no gold, no favor with the gods”
Tyrion: “He’s got the sword, the power of live and death”
Varys: “But if the swordsman’s who rule, why do we pretend kings hold all the power? When Ned Stark lost his head, who was truly responsible: Joffrey, the executioner, or something else?”
Tyrion: “I have decided I don’t like riddles”
Varys: “Power resides where men believe it resides, it’s a trick, a shadow on the wall, and a very small man can cast a very large shadow”
The above is a conversation between Varys(Master of Whisperers) and Tyrion Lannister (Hand of the King.)
Game of Thrones S02E03, based on the book series "A Song of Ice and Fire" by George R.R. Martin.
The point Varys was making to Tyrion holds true for Kenyans. Power is subjective, and it's about perception as much as strength and resources. The power resides with us. We decide #RejectFinanceBill2024.
Cannot relate skip to technical content in this issue.
Controversial proposals from the Finance Bill 2024 including ones that were retained or removed.
Any questions you may have about the Finance Bill can be answered with this Finance Bill GPT built by Ndemo Kelvin. The GPT can also answer questions based on the report by the departmental committee on finance and national planning. We have access to a lot of information, but we cannot afford ignorance.
Neutrality is complicity in the outcome. We are rejecting the finance bill.
Today, as we march in a peace protest,
We march to reject the higher fuel VAT, which will lead to higher product services.
We march to reject a higher excise duty on imports; businesses will increase the price of goods.
We will reject the tax on home internet usage, which will affect people working from home and operational budgets.
We march to reject the new minimum tax for all businesses that will affect the cash flow of businesses.
We march to reject the digital tax rise that will affect all digital products and services.
We march to reject the exemption of the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) from Data Protection Act constraints; data privacy is a right.
We march to reject the entirety of the bill that threatens to raise the standards of living tenfold.
Today’s radio channel that will be updated daily.
The revolution will not be televised it will be on instagram live.
Protest so good Anon had to respond!
We are holding a peaceful protest meaning there is a code of conduct.
They not like us reject finance bill 2024 version
Key things to remember:
Have a power bank; your phone should be active.
carry water
dress comfortably
have a mask and a handkerchief.
If you bring a friend, make sure to always know where your friend is.
adhere to the code of conduct.
Be careful and try to stay safe.
In case of being detained, contact the LSK. Additionally, keep this number on speed dial 0716200100, text your name, arrest location and the police stations name.
In case of any medical emergency during the protest:
Ambulance services that everyone needs at all times:
Regardless of whether you will be marching physically or virtually, thank you for standing with us. Thank you for making a choice. Thank you for understanding that this affects all of us and that we cannot afford to be complicit. We see you, and we appreciate you.
Let it never be said that my generation was a scared generation or that my generation did not fight for our rights. Let it always be known that we came together to use technology for good, technology for change, and technology to scratch our own itch. Viva ✊🏾! Rejectthe Financee Bill 2024!