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Rose Njeri's prosecution over Finance Bill an affront to our democracy

Activist Rose Njeri when she was arraigned at Milimani court,Nairobi on Tuesday, June 3, 2025 over alleged offense of cyber crime. [Collins Kweyu,Standard]

The arrest of Rose Njeri on a Friday of a long weekend to keep her in unlawful custody marks an ominous return of the dark past, dating back to the 1990s. I have been a victim, so I know what I am talking about.

When Parliament published an official email address inviting public feedback on the Finance Bill 2025, it was performing its constitutional duty to promote citizen participation in legislation. It did not limit how many emails one could send. It did not specify the format, nor did it prohibit use of automated tools.

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