Kenyans generously donate to Omtata

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Generous Kenyans are still donating to activist Okiya Omtata following his fight with the government in pursuit to public interest.

Mr Omtata started receiving donations last Friday following a plea from Kenyans online as way of thanking him for his lawsuits challenging government decisions.

He had already filed a case challenging President Uhuru Kenyatta’s new tax imposed on petroleum products.

In his petition, Mr Omtatah said that the tax, which came into effect on September 1, is irregular and unlawful. He further argued that implementation of the tax is contrary to Article 47 of the constitution and has impacted negatively on costs of essential goods and commodities.

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In his interview he said, “I was not part of the people who made the appeal and so I can’t take it as personal money. I will lock it on M-Shwari and await consultations and ensure I utilize it in an accountable manner.”

The donations to Mr Omtatah started after a Facebook user appealed to every ‘working’ Kenyan to send a Sh10 donation to the activist.

The user explained that the donation would be as a form of kurudisha mkono and for ‘photocopy and bus fare’.

“Every working Kenyan should M-Peas Omtata Sh10 for photocopy bus fare na lunch. It should total Sh240 million,” wrote Kaka Baba.

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The donations are being sent via M-Pesa to 0722 684777.

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