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Finance Bill 2025 site: Activists demand the release of Rose Njeri

Naomi Njoki Mother of Rose Njeri, who was detained after she was arrested on Friday for creating a website that allowed Kenyans to comment on the 2025 finance Bill. [Benard Orwongo,Standard]

Pressure is mounting over the arrest and detention of 35-year-old Rose Njeri, a single mother of two, who was picked up by officers from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) on Friday for allegedly creating a website that enlightens the public on the Finance Bill 2025.

Njeri is accused of encouraging Kenyans to reject the Bill. Users can submit their feedback directly to the Office of the Clerk of the National Assembly and the Parliamentary Finance Committee.

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