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How Gen Zs saved 'Yes' MP as rioters raided Parliament

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Anti-Finance Bill 2024 protestors hijack Nominated MP Jackson Kosgei in Parliament as they drive him in his wheelchair after occupying Parliament during the Anti-Finance Bill 2024 protest on June 25, 2024. [Boniface Okendo, Standard]

When anti-Finance Bill 2024 protestors took control of parliament on Tuesday, it was everyone for themselves as MPs scrambled for safety.

And for nominated MP Bishop Emeritus Jackson Kipkemoi Kosgei, it was one of his most challenging moments during the #occupyparliament protests that saw thousands of demonstrators storm one of the country's most guarded facilities.

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