Kenyan activist Auma Obama, half-sister of former US President Barack Obama, was among protesters hit by tear gas this Tuesday during demonstrations outside Kenya’s Parliament in Nairobi, she said in an interview with CNN.
Police opened fire on protesters attempting to invade Parliament after the passage of the tax-hike law, in an incident that left at least five protesters dead, dozens injured and parts of the Parliament building set on fire .
Auma Obama was pulled aside during the brawl by a CNN reporter and asked why she was there.
“I’m here because look what’s happening. Young Kenyans are demonstrating for their rights. They demonstrate with flags and banners. I can’t even see anymore,” he said, starting to cough and shielding his eyes from the rising smoke. she was pouring in.
“We are being targeted with tear gas,” he added.
A man behind her carried a sign that said, “Colonialism never ended in Kenya,” while another shouted, “This is our country. This is our nation.”
Auma Obama had already posted photos of herself on X during the protest.
Former President Obama’s office did not immediately return a call seeking comment on the incident involving his sister and the violence in Kenya.
Source: Terra
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