Auma Obama, the half-sister of former President Barack Obama, spoke out this week after being teargassed in Kenya.On Tuesday, Auma Obama was being interviewed by CNN's Larry Madowo in the Kenyan city of Nairobi when she was hit with teargas.'I can't even see anymore, we're being teargassed,' she told CNN during the protests. 'I'm here because look at what's happening. Young Kenyans are demonstrating for their rights. They are demonstrating with flags and banners.
, killing one. We strongly condemn the police killing. Such actions are unacceptable and constitute a grave violation of human rights. Justice and accountability are imperative.''We will vigorously push for police accountability. #RejectFinanceBill2024,' the post added.In another post, the Kenya Human Rights Commission said, '
has witnessed police firing their guns when protesters marched along City Hall Way. warns police against shooting protesters. To President @WilliamsRuto: the world is watching your descent into tyranny! Your regime's actions is an assult on democracy. All those involved in the shooting—actively or passively—must be held to account.'Kenyan President William Ruto said he was 'proud' of the protesters, the Associated Press reported.