Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Nassir has applauded Mombasa youths for coming out to protest against the controversial finance bill 2024.

Addressing the protestors who stormed his office on Tuesday, Nassir said he is proud that the young people have come out with any influence from politicians.

Nassir noted that they what they have done is their democratic and should not be scared.

"Today I can say that I'm proud of you, my youths from Mombasa. What you have done is very courageous and is your democratic right." said Nassir.

Adding "Let no one try to scare you. We cannot just sit down and encourage bad governance."

The Governor raised concern over the cases of abduction of youths taking part in the protests.

"It is very wrong to abduct people for expressing themselves, we should not allow this." argued Nassir.

Thousands of young protesters have taken to the streets of  Mombasa's central business district to demonstrate against the Finance Bill 2024.

Dressed mostly in black and carrying anti-government placards, the demonstrators came from all six sub-counties of Mombasa: Kisauni, Nyali, Changamwe, Jomvu, Likoni, and Mvita.

The protesters divided themselves in different groups coming from all over the county.

The protestors caused significant traffic disruptions on major roads in Mombasa.

Those  from Mvita and Likoni converged at Mapembeni along Moi Avenue, from Nyali and Kisauni gathered at Kengeleni along the Mombasa-Malindi highway, while those from Changamwe and Jomvu met at Saba Saba along Jomo Kenyatta Avenue.