Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has asked young people to call off planned peaceful protests to guard against infiltration by criminals. The Deputy President said the cessation of the protests would give room for security officers to crack down on and deal firmly with criminals. Gachagua appealed to young people to call off the protests saying President William Ruto has acceded to their demands and dropped the Finance Bill 2024. Gachagua said it was unfortunate that peaceful protests have turned violent. What you started as peaceful protests has unfortunately been infiltrated and hijacked by criminals, who are looting and creating mayhem.

Police are investigating the discovery of a woman's body found floating on a river in Bahati estate, Nairobi. Residents informed police they had sighted the body floating on the river while facing downwards. The body of the woman was moved to the mortuary pending autopsy. Police said the body, which had no visible injuries, was removed to the Nairobi Funeral Home(formerly City Mortuary) awaiting a postmortem examination. The body was moved to the mortuary pending autopsy.

Kevin Kennedy, 62, is known to many as Norman "Curly" Watts from Coronation Street. The Coronation Street favourite spent two decades on our screens having arrived on the cobbles back in the 80s. Kevin Kennedy took on the role in 1983 before leaving in 2003. But, more recently, it's been announced he's taking on a new role by starring in a punk rock musical. The actor turned his life around after suffering a seizure and waking up in an ambulance in the late 1990s.

Despite major wins and losses in such cases, there has been no structured system for conducting public participation. In 2012, the Public Participation Policy, a framework for managing and coordinating public participation, was developed by a multi-government agency team. However, to prevent the chaos we just witnessed, this is the time to accelerate the enactment of the Public Participation Bill 2023, into law. A well-defined and outlined public participation framework is the panacea for the many petitions and protests involving lawmaking. Once enacted, the government must ensure that the law is effectively implemented both in letter and spirit in order to make public participation meaningful.

Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi has said the recent Gen Z-led anti-Finance Bill protests in the country should serve as a reawakening call to the government. Speaking during Senate proceedings on Wednesday, Osotsi said that the recent protests have marked a moment that requires leaders to utilise, reflect and reset. The lawmaker said the youth have raised issues they want to be addressed and asked the government to implement them. He urged his fellow members and the speaker to reconstitute standing orders so that all parliamentary group meetings are held before ParliamentLast week, anti-Finance Bill protesters breached Parliament and torched part of it in unprecedented rage against the 2024 Finance Bill. The protesters also torched several vehicles belonging to the Police as tension escalated outside the country’s legislature.

Editor's Review "I have to be sincere that there were days in the night that I contemplated even quitting." Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot has apologised for any acts he committed or omitted that contributed to the current state of the nation. The Kericho senator further intimated that there were nights that he contemplated quitting but maintained that quitting was not the solution at the moment. On the salary increase by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission, Cheruiyot asserted that the senate must make a resolution to even reject the yearly increment. His remarks came even as the country witnessed widespread protests in the past few weeks, mainly due to the government's tax policies.

Cheruiyot, addressing the Senate floor with palpable urgency, declared, "We are deeply embarrassed that it has taken our children to expose our nakedness as leaders." The Senate's demands, directed at the National Assembly under Speaker Moses Wetangula and Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah, underscore critical reforms needed to address public discontent sparked by President William Ruto's recent actions. Speed Up Review of Presidential Memorandum: the National Assembly to expeditiously consider the presidential memorandum pursuant to Article 115(2)(a). Police Reform and Restraint: Demanding an end to abductions, unlawful arrests, and extrajudicial killings by the National Police Service during protests. The nation now watches with bated breath as the Senate's ultimatum sets the stage for potential resolution or further escalation in the ongoing crisis.

Kenyan comedian Chipukeezy has broken his silence on the anti-Finance Bill protests, sharing his thoughts for the first time since the demonstrations began three weeks ago. ADVERTISEMENTChipukeezy's statement on protestsIn a post shared on his social media platforms, Chipukeezy expressed concerns about the direction the country is heading. ADVERTISEMENT“Our country is heading in a dangerous direction, and we stand to lose a lot if we don’t change course. Chipukeezy condemns of violent protestsChipukeezy criticized the protests, stating that they provide a platform for chaos and hooliganism, whether organic or paid. Comedian Chipukeezy Pulse Live KenyaADVERTISEMENTSimilar backlash for ButitaChipukeezy, who is currently in Rwanda, has faced a similar backlash to that of his industry colleague Butita.

Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale has stated that the withdrawn Finance Bill, 2024 was merely a catalyst for the nationwide mass protests against the government by the young generation. "It was never just about the Finance Bill; it was simply the spark. Khalwale was contributing to a motion on the current State of the Nation moved by Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot. Young Kenyans, now popularly known as Gen Z, ignited public outrage over the state of affairs in the country, particularly the government’s insistence on imposing extra taxes via the Finance Bill despite widespread disapproval. Mr. Speaker, if we don’t reject these actions, people will think they are giving us their money, which is not their money; those are proceeds of corruption,” Khalwale said.

On Tuesday, July 2, Haiti Prime Minister Garry Conille shared details of the next contingent of Kenyan police officers set to be deployed to the Caribbean nation. The new Prime Minister also met other officials from the US, especially from the White House and State Department. Haiti interim Prime Minister Garry Conille Photo UNICEFThe US is among the major financiers of the peacekeeping mission led by Kenyan troops. Conille was named as the Prime Minister after Ariel Henry resigned in March after returning from Kenya. This comes a few days after about 400 out of the needed 1,000 Kenyan troops flew to Haiti to embark on the peacekeeping mission.

Ciru Muriuki and Charles Ouda were engaged for five months when Ouda died. Photo: Ciru Muriuki. Source: InstagramWhat happened to Charles Ouda? On Thursday, February 15, TUKO.co.ke reported that a sombre mood engulfed Kariokor Crematorium as family and friends of Charles Ouda paid their last respects. Ciru Muriuki shares videos of Ouda singingThe 42-year-old media personality shared a video of Ouda singing Lionel Richie's All Night Long song during a past karaoke.

Photo: Nicolas TUCAT / AFPSource: AFPPAY ATTENTION: Flexible Payment Plans Available! This year's theme is "Beneath the Surface", seeking to delve into diversity without the usual caricatures around minorities. Photo: Nicolas TUCAT / AFPSource: AFPElsewhere at the festival, Spanish photographer Cristina de Middel presents documentary and dreamlike work about migrants travelling from Mexico to the US. Photo: Nicolas TUCAT / AFPSource: AFPAnother invites visitors into the "baroque of everyday life" in the Indian state of Punjab with shots of bizarre roof sculptures that locals have brought back after working abroad, including footballs, tanks, planes and lions. French artist Sophie Calle presents her images alongside responses from blind people about their understanding of visual beauty.

It's not so much a question of greed but of survival – but the same cannot be said of some unscrupulous individuals. Recently, there was a report about a company caught adding used plastic to fish feed. VERDICT:TRUEYes indeed, a recycling factory in Kedah was busted in a joint operation headed by the Environment Department recently for adding used plastic into fish feed pellets it produces. He said one recycling factory was found to be operating illegally and also produced pellets labelled as fish food. "The inspection found about 100 tonnes of pellets which were packed and labelled as freshwater fish food," he said after the operation to whiten recycling operation sites in the industrial area here.

Azimio co-principal Kalonzo Musyoka has called on all Kenyans to unite and defend the values of justice. "We call on all Kenyans to unite and defend the values of justice, democracy and peace for which this country is being known," he said. Kalonzo commended Gen Zs for uniting to inspire the majority of disenfranchised and disillusioned Kenyans, to exercise their constitutional right to demonstrate. Kalonzo alleged that the violence, looting and destruction of property on Tuesday were coordinated and sponsored by some individuals in power. "The intention of yesterday's well-organised, coordinated and sponsored chaos was to undermine the Gen Z nationwide protests," he said.

Invalid email Something went wrong, please try again later. Something went wrong, please try again later. PDC star Adam Smith-Neale has been given an eight-month ban for punching a rival in the face at a darts tournament. His opponent calmly walked away after the incident, while Smith-Neale was confronted by a bystander before the scene calmed down. Despite the incident, Smith-Neale is still in a position to qualify for the PDC World Darts Championship, which begins in December.