Obama's half sister was exposed to tear gas during protests against a new tax law in Kenya.

Barack Obama's half-sister, Auma Obama, recently found herself caught in the midst of chaos and violence as she joined in on the tax hike protests in Kenya. Auma, who is not only the former president's sibling but also an avid activist, opened up about her experience in a recent interview.

With tears in her eyes, Auma recounted the harrowing events that took place during the demonstration. She had joined forces with young protestors who were fighting against the passing of a tax-raising bill. Auma was shocked to find that despite their peaceful intentions, violence soon erupted as protestors stormed Parliament.

The situation quickly turned chaotic, with reports of at least five deaths and numerous injuries. Auma was appalled by the unnecessary use of force and tear gas against peaceful citizens who were simply exercising their right to protest. "I can't believe that these young people were just trying to demonstrate for their rights and we were met with tear gas," she expressed in the interview. "All we had were flags and banners, nothing else."

The majority of the protestors were young individuals who were part of the #RejectFinanceBill2024 movement on social media. They flooded the Parliament area, chanting for the removal of President William Ruto, who had initially been supported by many of those present during the 2022 election. However, due to his current economic stance, they now regretted their vote.

"I fell for his lies," shared Oscar Saina, one of the protestors who had voted for Ruto in 2022, in an interview with the Associated Press. "Now I'm out here regretting why I voted for him."

Auma was not only outraged by the police's violent response to the peaceful protest but also deeply saddened by the loss of lives. She pleaded with the nation's leaders to listen to the voices of their citizens and stop inflicting harm on them. "How can you tear-gas your own people?" she questioned. "Listen to them. Listen to these children. They are the future."

In addition to the use of excessive force, there were also reports of several activists going missing after the protests. The Kenyan Human Commission has accused the police of abducting many of the participants. Auma and many others are calling for an end to this unjust treatment and for the government to take responsibility for their actions.

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