A Kenyan protester popularly known as 'Mr Speaker Sir', whose video filmed inside the National Assembly chambers during the June 25, 2024 Anti-Finance Bill demonstrations went viral, has reappeared and addressed rumours surrounding his disappearance.

Ever since his bold walk into Parliament, the protest figure who captivated social media has neither been seen nor heard from for nearly two years.

Images and footage of him became some of the defining visuals from that day, standing today as haunting reminders of a tragic moment that will forever be remembered in history.

Wearing a black T-shirt, goggles, and a black mask hanging below his chin, with a smartphone in his hand, he became the center of attention in the National Assembly as he shouted “Mr. Speaker Sir!” several times.

“Tuko hapa na hatuendi, leo tunalala hapa” (We are here and we are not leaving, today we are sleeping here) are some of the words he is best remembered for.

He was later seen in the Parliament’s restaurant, where he clearly enjoyed a feast as he recorded himself, fearlessly.

After that Parliamentary raid, he was among a number of individuals whose images were circulated by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) for what it termed as ‘unlawful activities’ during the anti-Finance Bill 2024 demonstrations.

The DCI went on to ask anyone with information about them to share it confidentially.

In a new video shared by Embakasi East Member of Parliament Babu Owino, the man, identifying himself as Chama, narrated how the protests were a turning point for many young Kenyans who were affected.

He linked the unrest to broader economic frustrations that had driven young people to demonstrate at the time.

“During that time when we entered Parliament, there was high taxation. During that time, the cost of living was rising sharply. So, we as Gen Zs decided to go protest. We entered Parliament on the 25th of June of 2024. After we entered Parliament, many of us had our lives changed. Because many of the young Kenyans lost their lives. Many Kenyans during that time had their life changed forever,” the Gen-Z activist recalled.

Chama stated that after the events, he went into hiding due to fear and alleged threats connected to his role in the protests.

He said he remained out of public view for nearly two years, describing it as a period marked by uncertainty and fear for his safety.

Further, he stated that he has now chosen to return to public life, saying he can no longer live in fear and that he is ready to start a new chapter and move forward with his life outside of hiding.

“I have been in hiding for almost one year and nine months. Now I need a change. I need to go on with my life. I need to start a new life. A life that is not about fear. A life where I will do my things. And in this life, I’ve come to start it now because of the threats that the government has been making to me. Directly saying that ‘if we find you, we will deal with you, if we find you, we will finish you’,” he shared.

Babu Owino defended Gen Z protesters linked to the June 25, 2024, anti-Finance Bill demonstrations and called for legal protection for activist Chama, popularly known as “Mr Speaker Sir.”

The Embakasi East lawmaker, who became a hero of the demonstrations after he jumped over the gate to join the protestors, also admitted that he did not expect Chama to be alive.

“I thought you had been killed because we didn’t receive any information, even from your relatives,” Owino said.

He said the period surrounding the protests was marked by limited communication with families of those involved, adding that some participants later resurfaced after extended periods in hiding.

Babu also assured that he is prepared to offer legal support to Chama if any action is taken against him, adding that any official concerns should be addressed through formal police procedures.

“Because of you, you saved so many Kenyans. And I know that the government is malicious. They are still hunting down the youth who came to Parliament. I want to tell the government today that you are seeing this gentleman here; if you have a problem with him, I’m his advocate. I’ll take care of anything that is going against his will and interest,” he said.

He emphasized the importance of freedom of expression and called for the protection of individuals involved in the protests.