Housing for who? A nation taxed, a people ignored

22nd February 2024, betrayal marched calmly, Through Parliament’s doors, the record spoke plainly. 141 wenyenchi voted yes, as protests grew, 149 wenye viti stayed silent, as ordered kutoka juu. Housing for who? Still nobody knows 12th March 2024, in the Senate of the people, Nine said yes, while the people said no. While Katiba is clear, power belongs to the people Democracy paused, despite the will of the people, Housing for who? Still nobody knows 19th March 2024, the president’s ink declared the war, A bill pushed through, despite resistance raised before, Victory claimed by power, sealed in law, Shifting the burden to those without a voice. Housing for who? Still nobody knows He speaks of Singapore as the final destination, Yet bypass the rules that guided its vision. Called us wajinga for doubting, our dissent deemed dumb, Wages taxed for a vision spoken, not seen. Housing for who? Still nobody knows They spoke of affordability and dignity, While imposing deductions with impunity. They promised housing for all, hustler included Then taxed his survival, deliberately excluded. Housing for who? Still nobody knows They said it was maendeleo, necessary and right, When people questioned, force replied, When wananchi asked, “Housing For Who?” The answer came in uniform, our voices silenced too Housing for who? Still nobody knows read more...