The decentralized international activist known as Anonymous has joined Kenyans on the Occupy Parliament conversation by sending a warning to the President and Parliament of Kenya regarding the Finance Bill.
Taking to their X account, Anonymous published a video sending warnings and promising consequences if the plight of Kenyans is not heard.
“Greetings, Citizens of the world. This is a warning message to William Ruto, the Kenyan Government, and all members of parliament from Anonymous. It has come to our attention that there are discussions in parliament to pass the Finance Bil, which will unfairly tax the citizens of Kenya.
Kenyan citizens attempting peaceful demonstrations are being unfairly harassed, arrested, and shot at with live bullets by the police force under your command.” Read part of the statement.
They noted that they were aware that phone numbers belonging to legislators were circulating online, further warning that there could be potential cyber-attacks from hackers.
“Soon, there will be an uprising of hackers, many of whom may reside in your home country. Your secrets may no longer be safe, and there is a chance that all these secrets will be exposed to show how corrupt and unjust members of this parliament are, embezzling public funds for personal gain,” they stated.
They further stated that if Kenyan parliamentarians do not heed the cry of the people, there would be resistance whose results would potentially be disastrous.
“On Thursday, the 20th of June, Kenyans will march and #OccupyParliament. We do not want you to amend the Finance Bill; we want you to reject it,” they warned.
“Listen to the cries of your citizens, or the people of the world will resist you every step of the way. Citizens of Kenya do no worry, Tuko Pamoja! We are Anonymous, we are Legion, Expect us!”
Anonymous are known globally for their far-reaching cyber attacks against organizations and governments they accuse of corruption or injustice and have a long history of high-profile strikes.
Their achievements include hacking into major corporations like Sony and PayPal, as well as government entities such as the CIA and the Church of Scientology.
