Kenyan activists rethink strategy after protests turn violentActivists behind Kenya’s anti-government protests are rethinking their strategy after demonstrations on Tuesday were marred by violence and looting that they fear could undermine the movement and its efforts to push President William Ruto to resign. The protests became violent as some demonstrators briefly stormed parliament last week and the police opened fire, killing dozens. “What has happened is that peaceful protesters are deterred from coming to town, and we are deterred from actually coming and practising our civic duties,” she told Reuters. DISCREDITING THE MOVEMENTIn official statements, Ruto and the government have generally distinguished between peaceful protesters and those they brand as criminals that have hijacked the demonstrations. Gerald Bitok, the communications director at the presidency, said young people were beginning to turn against the protests.

Veteran Kenyan comedian Chipukeezy has divided Kenyans after opening up about the anti-government protests that have been happening in the country over the past few weeks. The famous comedian who didn't participate in past protests like his fellow celebs or give his opinion on the Finance Bill 2024 has expressed concern about where the country is headed. “Our country is heading in a dangerous direction, and we stand to lose a lot if we don’t change course. His close association with President Ruto has led fans to believe this relationship has influenced his stance on the protests, resulting in accusations of bias. Others suggested that he should have remained silent instead of using the situation to support the government's position.

Two of the companies are in China, one in South Africa, two in the United Arab Emirates, and one in the United Kingdom. Global Training Solutions Limited and Smartech Future Limited, both in China, as well as Grace Air (Pty) Ltd and Livingston Aerospace Limited of the United Kingdom, were added because of their ties to the Test Flying Academy of South Africa and the training of China’s military forces using Western and North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) sources, the posting said.

On the first Saturday of July each year we celebrate cooperatives globally. The international day increases awareness of cooperatives and promotes the values and principles that make the cooperative model suitable for advancing sustainable development. But why must we celebrate the Day of Cooperatives and are cooperatives building a better future for all? Cooperatives have contributed to economic development, agricultural development and in reducing unemployment through jobs creation. The contribution of cooperatives in our lives has been made possible according to Daniel Marube, Chief Executive Officer, Cooperative Alliance of Kenya because, “Cooperatives are not money focused, but are people focused.”

Former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu on Wednesday expressed his opinion that President William Ruto has been caught between a rock and a hard place leaving him with only one option under the current political climate. Speaking during an interview with Inooro TV, Waititu claimed that Ruto should consider resigning owing to the unrelenting anti-government protests being experienced across the country. At the end of the day even this one (Ruto), he will have no other option but to go," he stated. Waitutu noted that currently, Kenyans were now alert and aware that Ruto made false promises. Waititu who campaigned for Ruto in 2022, emphasised Ruto was supposed to empathise with the citizens, apologise for his wrongdoings and outline a way forward.

“The drug I had the most problem with was just f**king coke, dude,” the Empire star told podcaster Bradley Martyn. Chet revealed that he would often come across fellow drug users, calling them “known cokeheads” in the club bathrooms. “You’re like, ‘I know this dude’s a f**king cokehead, but I want a little bump.’ Like, ‘OK, fine,'” he said. “I would go do coke with the cokeheads, and they would be telling me, like, ‘Yo, chill, bro. Plus, OJ Simpson, Jamie Foxx, The Bear, Suki Waterhouse news, and more!

Speaking during proceedings, the senator pointed to a broke system that has over the years hindered the country from reaching its full potential. "Mr. Speaker the country is complaining of a broken system, that nothing works. That this is a rigged economy where only those with proximity to power have an advantage over the rest," he said. There were days at night I was thinking of quitting but said even quitting would not solve." The UDA lieutenant regretted that the institutions established by the constitution to fight corruption have been captured by cartels leading to wanton graft.

Something went wrong, please try again later. Invalid email Something went wrong, please try again later. Something went wrong, please try again later. The Coronation Street legend graced our screens for two decades after making his debut on the cobbles in the 80s. However, he's recently announced he'll be taking on a fresh role by starring in a punk rock musical.

6 politicians, 2 NGOs, trader on police radar over protestsSix politicians, a businessman and two Non-Governmental Organisations are on the radar of State intelligence and security agencies following suspicion of their involvement in fuelling ongoing anti-government protests. These suspects, according to a high-level intelligence brief seen by the Nation, are made up of Three politicians from Nairobi, Two politicians from Central Kenya, One politician from Rift Valley, A businessman from Rift Valley, a local NGO and an international one. The suspects are accused of doing various things, including: Financing some protesters, Mobilising youth from slum areas and giving them cash handouts, as they directing them to infiltrate the peaceful protests, and turn them violent. They are also accused of providing logistical support, such as transporting the hired individuals to demonstration epicentres such as the central business districts of major cities. Read more: Protests: 6 politicians, businessman and two NGOs on State’s radar

Rwanda goes to the polls with three names on the presidential ballot. Rwanda will also have parliamentary elections on 15 July, with just over 30% of seats reserved for women. This will be Habineza's first time on the presidential ballot, but his party contested parliamentary elections in 2018. Rwanda has been criticised for not being democratic enough, with Kagame never dropping below 90% since his first election in 2003. According to Rwanda's National Electoral Commission (NEC), nine candidates were interested in running for president, but only three qualified.

The ongoing protests have taken a dire turn as a group of volunteer medics, who have been providing free aid to injured protestors, announced their withdrawal on Tuesday, July 2. The group, Medics for Kenya, was formed by a coalition of doctors, nurses, clinical officers, psychologists, nutritionists, paramedics, interns, and students across the nation during the anti-Finance Bill protests that have now entered their third week. In a statement released online, the group cited increasing violence and the safety of their volunteers as the primary reasons for their decision to halt services. “We have helped hundreds of patients who were unfortunately injured in various ways. The withdrawal of Medics for Kenya's aid services came just hours after protests in Nairobi and other parts of the country turned chaotic.

Kimani Ichung'wah, the leader of the majority in the National Assembly, and Opiyo Wandayi, the minority leader, will earn KSh 800,019. Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi and other CSs will earn KSh 990,000, up from KSh 957,000. Inspector General of Police Japhet Koome will earn KSh 819,844, from KSh 792,519 he previously earned. County governors will earn Ksh 990,000 from KSh 957,000. Taifa LeoThe newspaper covered the woes faced by National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula as a section of lawmakers wanted him out of the post.

(Reuters) - South African former high jump world champion Jacques Freitag has been found dead with gunshot wounds having been missing for two weeks, South African media reported on Tuesday. According to Netwerk24, Freitag, 42, was found in the grass near a cemetery in Pretoria West, South Africa, and police are treating the case as murder. He was reported missing after he was last seen leaving his mother's house with an unknown man late on June 17. Freitag won world championships at youth, junior, and senior levels. He took gold in the high jump at the 2003 World Championships in Paris.

Ibiza has been a haven for European drug users since the 1970s when hippies headed there to smoke hashish and take LSD. Now cocaine is the biggest problem for the island, where hospital A&E units are overrun by overdosing or drunken tourists. The cartel was shifting £50 million worth of drugs a year and he admits stealing cocaine from other criminal organisations. Former Guardia Civil commander Bartolome Del Amore was tasked with trying to halt the tide of drugs on the island. 16 Ibiza DJ Danny Gould became addicted to cocaine Credit: ©Sky UK Ltd16 Pacha is one of Ibiza's famous nightclubs Credit: Rex Features

Eddie Murphy was only 19 when he first joined the cast of Saturday Night Live in 1980. “I remember I was 19, I went to the Blues Bar,” Murphy said to The New York Times, referring to the once-iconic Manhattan establishment run by Dan Aykroyd and John Belushi. “When you get famous really young, especially a Black artist, it’s like living in a minefield,” Murphy said. In his interview with The New York Times, Murphy revealed that Elvis Presley was a role model, inspiring the leather jumpsuits in his ’80s standup specials Raw and Delirious. He noted however the role of drugs in Presley and Belushi’s deaths.