Protestors in Kenya set 221 coffins on fire in a powerful protest against outgoing government officials.
The
221 coffins set on fire caused a huge blaze outside of Kenyan
parliament, with each of the 221 coffins set on fire representing a
different legislator leaving the government. The outgoing parliament was
known for corruptionand greed.
The
average legislator earns $175,000 a year, while the average income for a
Kenyan citizen is about $1,700. This caused widespread anger among the
protestors, who hoped 221 coffins set on fire would send a message to
the lawmakers. Last week legislators attempted to award themselves
$110,000 bonuses, but the Kenyan president vetoed the legislation.
The
221 coffins set on fire did not include a 222nd for the president,
thanks to his veto last week. The terms for the legislators ends this
week.
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