Disgruntled ‘Hired Goons’ Demand Payment Amid Political Absence
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Disgruntled ‘Hired Goons’ Demand Full Payment Amid Political Absence
A group of disgruntled youth has surfaced, demanding payment after alleging they were hired by politicians to participate in the recent #OccupyEverywhere protests on Tuesday.
Video Revelation of Grievances
In an undated video circulating online, these men, seemingly emboldened by the cover of night, passionately air their grievances. They directly accuse unnamed leaders of abandoning them despite their active participation in the demonstrations.
Details of Alleged Hiring and Deployment
According to the video, the men recount receiving early morning phone calls instructing them to gather at City Hall. From there, they were purportedly armed and deployed across the city to infiltrate the protests and sow chaos.
Direct Demand for Compensation
One of the men, wielding a club (referred to locally as ‘rungu’), explicitly voices his dissatisfaction and demands payment from their political handlers. His tone is assertive, reflecting the frustration of the group.
“Nilipigiwa simu asubui, twende hapo City Hall. Tulikuwa watu 50, na mavijana wenzangu. Wakatupatia hizi rungu. Mnatupatia kazi mpaka wengine wanapigwa tear gas…” he says, brandishing his ‘rungu’.
“Saa hii tunapiga na hizo simu zenyu hazishikwi. Na tushaaokolea jo. Tumeshaawalindia mali zao. Tunaenda mpaka huko Riverside. Mlipiga simu twende City Hall? Pesa yetu mtatupatia!”
Insistence on Full Payment
Furthermore, the men lament that they had only received a fraction of the agreed-upon sum as a downpayment. They stress their demand for the remainder, indicating their readiness to escalate the matter if necessary.
“Yenye mlitupatia asubui ni downpayment. Hio ingine tunataka. Lazima mtatumalizia. Hatutaki hio ujinga!” they assert.
Violence Mars Recent Protests
Tuesday’s protests marked a significant departure from previous weeks, which had been relatively peaceful and organized. The recent events saw the emergence of shadowy figures, allegedly manipulated by political interests, engaging in destructive activities such as stone-throwing, arson, assaulting law enforcement officers, and robbing civilians.
Law Enforcement’s Response
In response to the escalating violence, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) issued a stern warning. They emphasized that security forces had identified and apprehended individuals involved in criminal activities under the guise of protests. The DCI further deployed additional resources to investigate and prosecute those responsible for violence, theft, and property destruction captured on surveillance cameras and mobile recordings.
Investigation into Political Involvement
According to reports from the Daily Nation, state intelligence agencies have initiated investigations into the alleged involvement of six politicians, a businessman, and two NGOs in instigating and financing the ongoing anti-government protests. These individuals and organizations are under scrutiny for their purported roles in orchestrating unrest and exploiting youth for political gain.
Impact on Public Perception
These developments have heightened public scrutiny of the ethical conduct of political leaders and their handling of public demonstrations. The public outcry underscores concerns over the exploitation of vulnerable youth and the potential destabilization of democratic processes through orchestrated violence.
As investigations progress, there is mounting pressure for transparency and accountability from political leaders implicated in the unrest. The unfolding events serve as a stark reminder of the consequences of manipulating public dissent for personal or political gain, while also highlighting the imperative for peaceful and lawful expression in democratic societies.
