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Some Ghanaian Members of Parliament found themselves caught in the midst of the ongoing demonstrations in Kenya. Specifically, members of Parliament from Ghana’s Local Government Committee were present in Kenya’s Parliament when the protests turned violent outside.
According to a video seen by Myjoyonline, the legislators, including Thomas Ampen Nyarko of Asuogyaman and Sylvester Tetteh of Bortianor-Ngleshie Amanfro, among others, were escorted to safety within the parliament building. Also present were Emmanuel Akwasi Gyamfi and Nii Lante Vanderpuye, all from the Local Government Committee. Anita Quartey-Papafio, a clerk from Ghana’s parliament overseeing Governance Cluster Committees, was also part of the delegation.
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Meanwhile, Ghana’s High Commissioner to Kenya, Damptey Asare, assured that the Ghanaian community in Kenya remains safe. Speaking on JoyNews’ Africa Connect, Asare emphasized that there have been no reports of casualties among Ghanaians or any incidents involving the Ghanaian community amidst the protests in Kenya.
The demonstrations in Kenya intensified following the approval of a controversial finance bill by parliament, which includes tax hikes. Reports indicate that four protesters were shot outside parliament, with one casualty reported by the Kenya Human Rights Commission, though this has not been independently confirmed. The incident has been condemned as a violation of human rights by various organizations.
