Summary
Kenyans are upset about the arrest of Rose Njeri, a software developer who made a tool to help people speak out against the government's finance bill. Police detained her in Nairobi and took her electronic devices, but neither police nor the government explained the arrest. People protested outside the police station for her release, and concerns have been raised about privacy rights and potential tax changes affecting the cost of living.
Key Facts
- Rose Njeri, a software developer in Kenya, was detained by police in Nairobi.
- She created a website to help people protest the government's finance bill.
- The government has not commented on her arrest.
- Last year, deadly protests occurred over proposed tax increases, which were later withdrawn.
- Activists gathered outside the police station to demand her release.
- Rose Njeri's electronic devices were seized during a police raid.
- The new finance bill proposes changes to how goods are taxed, possibly raising prices.
- The finance minister said the changes aim to close tax loopholes.
