Anonymous is a decentralized international activist and hacktivist collective and movement primarily known for its various cyberattacks against several governments, government institutions and government agencies, corporations and the Church of Scientology.
With that in mind, Kenyan MPs now have a reason to play safe following a stern warning issued by the hacktivist movement asking the government to allow Kenyans to practice their rights to protest against Finance Bill 2024.
In a detailed video posted on June 20, Anonymous called for respect for the rule of law and threatening to expose corrupt practices by Kenyan leaders if the bill is not rejected.
“WE ARE NOT BACKING DOWN!” KENYANS REJECT FINANCE BILL DESPITE PROPOSED ‘FAVORABLE’ CHANGES
Addressing President Ruto, Anonymous warned him against Citizens getting harassed, arrested and shot at with live bullets following peaceful demonstrations against the Finance Bill 2024.
Greetings, Citizens of the world. This is a warning message to William Ruto, the Kenyan Government, and all members of parliament from Anonymous. It has come to our attention that there are discussions in parliament to pass the finance bill, which will unfairly tax the citizens of Kenya. Kenyans attempting peaceful demonstrations are being unfairly harassed, arrested, and shot at with live bullets by the police force under your command. They said adding,
Fortunately, 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, and there is a chance that all these secrets will be exposed to show how corrupt and unjust members of this parliament are, embezzling public funds for personal gain. On Thursday, the 20th of June, Kenyans will march and #OccupyParliament. 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. Citizens of Kenya, do not worry, Tuko Pamoja! We are Anonymous, We are Legion, Expect us! said Anonymous.
Who is Anonymous
According to Wikipedia Anonymous is a decentralized international activist and hacktivist collective and movement primarily known for its various cyberattacks against several governments, government institutions and government agencies, corporations and the Church of Scientology.
They originated in 2003 on the imageboard 4chan representing the concept of many online and offline community users simultaneously existing as an “anarchic”, digitized “global brain” or “hivemind”.
Anonymous members also known as anons can sometimes be distinguished in public by the wearing of Guy Fawkes masks in the style portrayed in the graphic novel and film V for Vendetta. Some anons also opt to mask their voices through voice changers or text-to-speech programs.
Dozens of people have been arrested for involvement in Anonymous cyberattacks in countries including the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, the Netherlands, South Africa, Spain, India, and Turkey. Evaluations of the group’s actions and effectiveness vary widely.
Supporters have called the group “freedom fighters” and digital Robin Hoods, while critics have described them as a cyber lynch-mob or cyber terrorists. In 2012, Time called Anonymous one of the “100 most influential people” in the world.