Malema’s EFF Points Fingers at IMF and World Bank Over Kenyan Protests

Julius Malema’s Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) party has directed sharp criticism towards the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank, blaming them for the ongoing protests in Kenya. The controversy centers around the Finance Bill 2024, which seeks to generate an additional USD 2.7 billion through new taxes. These proposed taxes are expected to exacerbate the cost of living and production, further straining the already dire economic conditions faced by the Kenyan populace.

The EFF’s statement paints a grim picture of the economic reality in Kenya. “The bill, which aims to raise USD 2.7 billion in additional taxes, will undoubtedly raise the cost of living and production, further burdening the people of Kenya, who like us, are already living under dire economic conditions,” read the statement. This assertion underscores the shared struggles of many African nations grappling with economic hardships, high unemployment rates, and rising costs of essential goods and services.

The EFF has not held back in its critique of the IMF and World Bank, accusing these international monetary bodies of imposing punitive economic policies on Kenya. According to the party, these policies are a significant factor behind the Finance Bill 2024’s stringent tax measures, which have sparked widespread public outcry and protests. The EFF’s stance is that the conditions attached to IMF and World Bank loans often compel governments to adopt austerity measures that disproportionately affect the most vulnerable segments of society.

“The international monetary leaders are to blame for the punitive taxes outlined in the Finance Bill 2024,” the EFF stated. This sentiment resonates with a broader critique often leveled against the IMF and World Bank, wherein their economic prescriptions are seen as prioritizing fiscal discipline and debt repayment over social welfare and economic growth.

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The proposed tax increases have ignited a wave of protests across Kenya, with citizens expressing their dissatisfaction through demonstrations and strikes. The protests reflect deep-seated frustrations over economic mismanagement, corruption, and the perceived disconnect between the government and the people’s needs. For many Kenyans, the Finance Bill 2024 represents another blow in a series of economic challenges that have eroded their quality of life.

Malema’s EFF has expressed solidarity with the Kenyan people, drawing parallels between their struggles and those faced by other African nations. The party’s statement calls for a united front against what it describes as neo-colonial economic practices imposed by international financial institutions. This message of pan-African solidarity emphasizes the need for African nations to assert greater control over their economic policies and to resist external pressures that undermine their sovereignty and development.

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