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Corruption is more expensive than the protests - Expert

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Ramogi Odhiambo during an interview at Spice FM on Wednesday. [Spice FM]

Six weeks of sustained nationwide anti-government protests have elicited concerns over the financial cost of the unrest as government supporters allege unpatriotic economic sabotage plans.

According to Government spokesperson Isaac Mwaura, at least Sh6 billion has been lost since Tuesday, June 18, when protesters milled onto the streets to oppose Finance Bill 2024 and demand good governance.

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