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International hacker group and activist collective, Anonymous, has issued a stern warning to Kenyan Members of Parliament regarding the Finance Bill, 2024. Shared on their official X account, the group expressed concern that the bill would impose heavy taxes on Kenyan citizens.
Anonymous highlighted that efforts by Kenyans to hold peaceful demonstrations against the bill have been met with police harassment and arrests. They warned that with some MPs’ phone numbers public, their secrets might soon be exposed.
“Several phone numbers belonging to members of parliament are circulating online. Soon, there will be an uprising of hackers, many of whom may reside in your home country. Your secrets may no longer be safe,” the group stated.
Anonymous urged MPs to reject the Finance Bill entirely, aligning themselves with the sentiments of many Kenyans. “We do not want you to amend the Finance Bill; we want you to reject it. Listen to the cries of your citizens, or the people of the world will resist you every step of the way.”
The warning coincides with the office of the Data Protection Commissioner’s advice against sharing others’ personal information publicly. The office cited that such practices contravene Kenya’s Constitution and the Data Protection Act, 2019.
Despite these warnings, Anonymous remained resolute in their stance against the Finance Bill, emphasizing the potential for significant consequences if the bill is passed. They announced that on June 20th, Kenyans would march to #OccupyParliament, demonstrating their collective resistance.
This is Anonymous’ first direct involvement in Kenyan political affairs. The group of self-described “hacktivists,” operates under a distinct ideology, targeting and “punishing” governments, corporations, and organizations they oppose. They are known for their numerous cyberattacks globally, disrupting the operations of government agencies and major corporations.
Their actions have impacted countries such as the USA, Israel, Tunisia, and Uganda. High-profile targets include financial giants like PayPal, MasterCard, Visa, and tech company Sony, highlighting their broad reach and influence in the digital world.
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