Dagoretti South MP John Kiarie has issued a public apology following widespread backlash over his comments regarding the authenticity of images and the legitimacy of protests against the Finance Bill 2024. In a handwritten letter, Kiarie on Monday expressed regret for his "unnecessary, misguided and insensitive" remarks made during the heated debate on the bill in Parliament. ADVERTISEMENTPulse Live Kenya"I truly apologise for comments I made regarding the protest and the authenticity of certain images," Kiarie began. The apology comes in the wake of significant online criticism, where Kenyans accused Kiarie of trivialising the legitimate concerns of protesters. ADVERTISEMENTHis initial comments had claimed that the protests were "fake" and suggested that some of the photos shared online did not represent the true state of affairs.

Source: Daily Nation June 24, 2024 12:59 UTC