On 19th April 2022, Mombasa citizens held the “NjaaRevolution” protests (translated to ‘hunger revolution’), protesting the high cost of living. Protestors demanded the government to suspend Value-added tax (VAT) and Pay as you earn (PAYE) due to the harsh economic times fuelled by the Covid-19 pandemic. Police officers dispersed the peaceful protests and used batons to scare the protestors.