Kenyan actress Jackie Matubia was part of the many notable celebrities who turned up in Nairobi CBD protesting against the 2024 Finance Bill.
Speaking to one of our Journalists, Shiko Gitau, She said the reason behind her being there was because her father is a cancer patient and is advocating against the Finance Bill because it will mean they pay more taxes for cancer patients.
“Our message is simple and clear as reject, reject the Finance Bill… I am here because my father is a cancer patient and 3 cancer patients die every three hours alafu saa hii mnataka kutongezea tax na tunastruggle zii!!!!” Jackie Matubia said.
Jackie Matubia’s Opens up on her dad being diagonised with stage 4 cancer
A while back, Jackie recounted the moment she discovered her father’s illness.
The diagnosis came at a challenging time for Jackie, who was preparing for the launch of her new production, ‘Toxic series’. The news of her father’s cancer was a heavy blow on her, leading to an emotional breakdown.
“I remember when I was just about to do the ‘Toxic’ launch, my younger brother called and told me dad was not feeling well. I got the devastating call that my dad had stage four cancer. At that particular point, I was just asking God why? The man who has stood in the gap of being my father and my kids’ grandfather. I broke down and cried,” Jackie said.
Although the Kenyan President withdrew the Bill on Wednesday, there were some other few individuals who were protesting on the streets.