Nominated Member of Parliament (MP) Jackson Kosgei has commended the protesters who breached Parliament Buildings during the anti-Finance Bill demonstrations for saving his life.
Kosgei, who uses a wheelchair, revealed that the evacuation route was inaccessible for disabled individuals, forcing him to seek refuge inside the building alongside a female MP using crutches.
As the protesters entered the Parliament, Kosgei, known as the Bishop and the father of renowned gospel singer Emmy Kosgei, engaged in a conversation with the young men. Contrary to his expectations, the protesters advised him to leave the building and even helped evacuate him for his safety.
“They told me that they knew who I was and where I voted for. They told me that I was a good man and they wanted to escort me out, stating that what would happen next may not be good for both of us,” Kosgei recounted.
The protesters explained to Kosgei that they were not bad people but were simply fighting for their rights. They engaged him, asking where he wanted to go, and then safely escorted him to his chosen location.
“They said that they were not bad people but were just fighting for their rights. They asked me where they wanted me to go, and I told them where they could take me. They took me to a safe place,” Kosgei narrated.
Despite his stance in supporting the now withdrawn Finance Bill 2024, Kosgei expressed his gratitude to the young men who helped him and his colleague Joyce Musei.
“I want to thank the young men who saved my life and that of my colleague Musei. When everybody was running for their lives, which I really saw. I want to appreciate them that even in their moment of anger, they still had humanity in them, to separate issues from humanity,” he stated.
