Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi reportedly faced a hostile reception at Nairobi’s Jeevanjee Gardens during a public participation forum on the controversial Finance Bill 2026.
The heated session allegedly turned chaotic after sections of the crowd shouted down government representatives, forcing security officers to intervene and escort Mbadi away from the scene. (facebook.com)
🔥 WHAT HAPPENED AT JEEVANJEE?
According to reports and viral videos:
- Angry wananchi interrupted the forum 😡
- Anti–Finance Bill chants filled the grounds 🔊
- Security officers quickly surrounded Mbadi 🚨
- Tension rose as crowds demanded lower taxes 💰
Some online accounts claimed Mbadi was “chased out,” though mainstream reports mainly described the crowd as hostile and chaotic during the public participation exercise. (The Star)
🧠 WHY KENYANS ARE ANGRY
The Finance Bill 2026 has triggered backlash over fears of:
- Higher living costs 📈
- Increased taxes on digital services 📱
- Mobile phone-related tax proposals 📲
- More pressure on ordinary Kenyans 💔
Mbadi has defended the bill, insisting:
- No major new taxes were introduced
- Opposition leaders are spreading misinformation
- Government wants to widen the tax base fairly. (The Star)
📸 DRAMA AT JEEVANJEE GARDENS
🗣️ SOCIAL MEDIA ERUPTS
Kenyans online reacted fiercely:
- “Wakenya wamechoka na taxes!” 🔥
- “Public participation turned public anger.” 😳
- “Finance Bill 2026 is becoming explosive.” ⚠️
- “Government must listen to wananchi.” 🇰🇪
Others defended Mbadi, saying public forums should remain peaceful and respectful despite disagreements.
⚖️ FINAL WORD
What was meant to be a public participation exercise quickly turned into a politically charged confrontation in Nairobi CBD.
And now one thing is clear:
The Finance Bill 2026 debate is becoming hotter by the day. 🔥🇰🇪