Dagoretti South MP John Kiarie has issued a public apology following widespread backlash over his comments regarding the authenticity of images and the legitimacy of protests against the Finance Bill 2024. In a handwritten letter, Kiarie on Monday expressed regret for his "unnecessary, misguided and insensitive" remarks made during the heated debate on the bill in Parliament. ADVERTISEMENTPulse Live Kenya"I truly apologise for comments I made regarding the protest and the authenticity of certain images," Kiarie began. The apology comes in the wake of significant online criticism, where Kenyans accused Kiarie of trivialising the legitimate concerns of protesters. ADVERTISEMENTHis initial comments had claimed that the protests were "fake" and suggested that some of the photos shared online did not represent the true state of affairs.

Amidst massive protests planned in Kenya on Tuesday over the controversial Finance Bill 2024, several international and local organisations are raising concerns about the possibility of an internet shutdown by the government. The organisations say shutting down or throttling the internet would be a gross violation of fundamental human rights. These organisations include Access Now, Amnesty International Kenya, Article 19 Eastern Africa, the Law Society of Kenya, The Police Reforms Working Group, the Bloggers Association of Kenya, the Kenya Human Rights Commission, and the Kenya Medical Association. Other concerns raised by the organisations are shadow-banning hashtags or a mass media ban on live reporting. Other bodies including Kictanet, Paradigm Initiative, and Internet Society Kenya Chapter have also joined the calls.

Nation Media Group has announced the return of the comedy show Churchill Show to NTV, two years after the show moved from NTV. Churchill Show, led by the ‘father’ of the modern comedy entertainment industry, Daniel Ndambuki, also known as Churchill, left NTV two years ago for Cape Media's TV47. Now, there is joy among comedy fans as the show is set to return to its original home, NTV. Announcing the news, NTV stated that the decision was driven largely by fans who have been asking for the return of Churchill Show for a long time. The Churchill Show first aired on NTV in 2007 and ended in May 2022.

Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma has declared that he will subject any of his children who do not participate in the anti-Finance Bill protests to a DNA test. In a post on X, Kaluma asserted that the youth of Kenya must unite to achieve what the older generation could not. "Any child of mine who will not join other children of Kenya in the streets this Tuesday to protest over-taxation and government corruption will face a DNA test! Despite the widespread protests, 204 Members of Parliament voted in favor of the Bill, while 105 voted against it. With the majority in favor, the Bill will now move to the Committee of the whole House for amendments starting next Tuesday.

By MONITOR More by this AuthorUganda President Yoweri Museveni is expected to receive a global award next month in Canada for his “distinguished leadership and dedication” in the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic. The award will be given at the First International Post-Covid Conference in Toronto, Canada. Uganda has faced several disease outbreaks such as Ebola virus disease, Covid-19 and Marburg, and scientists from the country have helped other nations contain the Ebola outbreaks. During the pandemic, President Museveni held several meetings with scientists and periodically addressed Ugandans about the progress in the fight and gave updates about the control measures. “I have been a doctor for 22 years now, I had never seen a disease which makes people require supplemental oxygen like Covid-19,” Dr Kirenga said.

United States - Gen Zs are increasingly gathering support against the Finance Bill 2024, with Kenyans abroad joining the protests. Kenyans in Los Angeles and Washington DC have held Anti-finance bill protests outside the embassy (l). Source: InstagramIn Washington DC and Los Angeles, USA, young demonstrators rallied at the Kenyan embassy to show solidarity with their counterparts in Kenya. One Kenya One people, one people one voice," they sang as they held placards with #reject finance bill and #Rutomustgo prints. What else you need to know about finance bill protestsProofreading by Otukho Jackson, a multimedia journalist and copy editor at TUKO.co.keSource: TUKO.co.ke

Stay TUNED,"NTV has disclosed that the renowned Churchill Show will make a grand return to the screens. "The wait is over, Kenya, the legendary Churchill Show is making its grand return after years of requests from you, the fans. The station shared photos of Churchill Show host Daniel Ndambuki, popularly known as Churchill, exchanging documents with NTV personnel. Churchill Show host Daniel Ndambuki (left)NTV pulled the plug on Churchill Show in February 2022, 15 years after the show was launched at the station. After the NTV exit, Churchill Show made a comeback at TV47 on March 19, 2022.

According to The Africa Centre, the partnership, which coincides with its 60th anniversary, will involve “driving a strong social responsibility agenda and jointly hosting events that honour our rich history while envisioning the future.”“Our shared passion for Africa’s potential, particularly among young people, will ensure our work is impactful,” The Africa Centre CEO Olu Alake said. Key 2024 highlights of the partnership include the Mandela Day Commemoration in July, the 90th birthday celebration of Nigerian Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka, also in July, the 100th anniversary of Bissau-Guinean and Cape Verdean agricultural engineer, political organiser and diplomat Amilcar Cabral, and a Royal Albert Hall variety performance in December, among others. Over the years, The Africa Centre has hosted African music icons like Remmy Ongala, Kanda Bongo Man, Angélique Kidjo and Baaba Maal. In August, Afro Nation will be returning to Detroit following its maiden American edition in August 2023. It will be headlined by Afrobeats stars Davido, Burna Boy, Asake and Rema, as well as US rapper Lil Wayne.

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The flight had departed from Incheon International Airport with 125 passengers at around 4.45pm local time on June 22. About 50 minutes after departure, there was a warning about a fault in the pressurisation system of the Boeing 737 Max 8 aircraft, Korea JoongAng Daily reported. Flight tracking website Flightradar24’s data shows the plane dropped about 26,900ft in about 15 minutes. The flight circled back to Incheon International Airport at around 7.40pm, about three hours after it had taken off. The flight resumed on the morning of June 23 with a different aircraft, about 19 hours after the initial departure schedule, the daily reported, citing Korean Air.

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Randy Edwards is in the fields (L), and Mitchell Guist of the Swamp People (R). Photo: Randy Edwards, Vxkxd (modified by author)Source: FacebookHistory's Channel, Swamp People, has been going strong since 2010. Randy EdwardsRandy Edwards was one of the cast members who debuted on the show's first season, appearing alongside Junior Edwards (father), Theresa Edwards (mother), and William Edwards (older brother). Randy Edwards and Mitchell Guist are some stars who passed away on Swamp People. Randy Edwards and Mitchell Guist are two show stars who passed away.

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This week marks a defining moment for the ruling Kenya Kwanza administration as MPs wrap up the heated debate on the Finance Bill 2024. At the heart of the debate are critical tax proposals that could either significantly impact the country's economy or burden the ordinary citizens. Some other critics have argued that the proposed tax measures could disproportionately affect low-income households and small businesses. The bill passed to the second reading with 204 MPs voting to approve it against 115 who rejected it. If the MPs vote to approve, it will then be transmitted to the president for assent.

‘Finance Bill must pass’: Kenya Kwanza leaders defend tax proposalsAs the storm rages against the 2024 Finance Bill, there has also been a fierce backlash against members of parliament (MPs) who voted in favour of the tax proposals. Leaders within Kenya Kwanza, however, seemed unfazed by the blowback, insisting that they will pass the bill, arguing that they have met the demands of Kenyans who wanted it scrapped. Despite praising the protesters for being peaceful, the leaders did not comment on the police brutality that marred the peaceful protests and left two dead. They defended the bill, saying some of the controversial clauses have been removed and will be removed during the third reading on Tuesday. They also hailed the ongoing countrywide demonstrations led by the country’s youths, Ichung’wa and Cheruiyot, saying the President will listen to the Gen Z’s plea.