This archive report was first published on 2 August 2019.
On September 20, 2018, a heated debate erupted in Parliament as Members of Parliament prepared to vote on the memorandum by President Uhuru Kenyatta following amendments to the 2018 Finance Bill.
Minority leader John Mbadi was shouted down without as much as making two sentences, while those in favor of zero tax on petroleum products, led by Ruaraka MP T.J. Kajwang, held the House hostage.
Chants of 'DUALE must go' and 'ZERO' filled the air as the drama unfolded.
Kenyan Twitter users took to the platform to express their opinions on the matter, with some praising T.J. Kajwang for standing up for the people and others criticizing Minority leader John Mbadi.
As the debate raged on, Kenyans were left wondering what the outcome would be.
