A finance bill is usually presented to parliament before the start of a financial year that runs from July to June, laying out the government's fiscal plans. Read: Kenya Finance Bill: Why has it triggered protests? Read: MPs drop punitive taxes as protests rock NairobiThe bill had proposed increasing existing taxes on financial transactions. In a televised addressed, Ruto said on Wednesday he will not sign the finance bill to law. Read: Kenya braces for fresh protests despite Ruto tax climbdownMessages on social media, however, suggested people were divided on how far to go with the demonstrations.

The Lewa Safari Marathon has helped raise over Sh 1.3 billion since its inception in 2000, for the protection of endangered species and their habitats. Kenya's iconic species are well protected and thriving today, partly thanks to the world-famous marathon, whose proceeds go to the protection of endangered wildlife. Ivy Wairimu, Tusk’s programmes manager, said by investing in these conservation efforts that protect flagship species, the Lewa Safari Marathon has made significant contributions to wildlife conservation in Kenya. "The Lewa Safari Marathon is an excellent way to achieve both of these goals through one corporate philanthropy initiative.”Chief of programmes and partnerships at Lewa Wildlife Conservancy John Kinoti said the marathon has become a prominent brand and a cultural phenomenon. Two of the 10 organisations the Lewa Safari Marathon has funded are the Grevy’s Zebra Trust and the Bongo Surveillance Project.

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and his family are in mourning following the untimely demise of his elder sister, Leah Wangari Muriuki. Gachagua expressed his deep sorrow and grief over the death of his sister. Leah Wangari Muriuki was more than just a sister to the Deputy President; she was the matriarch of the Gachagua family. “I am saddened to receive news of the passing on of our eldest sister Leah Wangari Muriuki. Leah has been our Mother and the family Matriarch; she has taken good care of the larger Gachagua Family after the death of our father and our two mothers.

Haiti’s interim Prime Minister Garry Conille has vowed to end lawlessness with the help of a Kenyan-led international force deployed to the Caribbean nation. The arrival of 400 Kenyan police officers, in the first tranche of an international force, was a “unique opportunity” to restore order, Mr Conille said. The state will regain power and reaffirm its authority so all Haitians can live peacefully in this country,” he said. US President Joe Biden also welcomed the deployment, saying the Kenyan-led mission offered the “best chance” to achieve democratic governance in Haiti. So elections are to be organised within a year, and to allow that to happen, the Kenyan-led mission is being tasked with restoring security.

The former Cameroon and Celtic midfielder has tragically passed away leaving a legacy of significant contributions to football. Former Cameroon and Celtic midfielder Landry Nguemo has tragically passed away following a car accident. The Cameroon Football Federation (FECAFOOT) confirmed the heartbreaking news. Landry Tsafack Nguemo, born on November 28, 1985, began his football career in Dschang, a town in western Cameroon. Beyond football, Nguémo had a passion for falconry, keeping a modest collection of birds of prey.

KUALA LUMPUR: The Selangor Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) arrested the former chief financial officer and the former chief operating officer of a real estate company on suspicion of submitting false payment claim documents for about RM100,000. A MACC source said both of them, a woman and a man in their 30s, were arrested at 2pm on Wednesday (June 26) when they appeared to give their statements at the Selangor MACC office. "Preliminary investigations found that the two suspects were suspected of submitting 42 false claim documents that caused losses to the company when no goods had been supplied nor progress in works. According to another source, the two suspects were remanded for three days until June 29 based on MACC’s application. Meanwhile, Selangor MACC director Datuk Alias ​​Salim, when contacted, confirmed the arrests, saying the case was being investigated under Section 18 of the MACC Act 2009.- Bernama

James Emina, an auto mechanic who takes care of his daughter at the workshop, said life has been challenging. The man said he would like to get his wife back if he had money. The man is no longer living with his wife because, according to him, the woman is having mental challenges. He told Legit.ng that his wife left after the mental challenges started shortly after she gave birth. His words:"My wife left her.

The new Social Health Authority is not ready for a full launch next week, the team overseeing the rollout has noted. “The ICT SHA system was piloted in Marsabit. “The ICT experts have been requested to report for SHA alternatives on the ICT system especially on the registration and contribution domain. She noted the integrated health information system for facilitation of health service delivery has not been rolled out in all health facilities. “The Ministry of Health shall cover all cost pertaining the rollout and maintenance of the Integrated Health Information system,” she said.

Eric Omondi's younger brother, Fred, died in a horrible road accident along Kangudo Road. Photo: Irene Omondi. The late comedian had three siblings, Joseph, Eric and Irene Omondi, but unfortunately, Joseph died. Recently, Irene shared a touching message, quoting the Bible. Why was Fred Omondi's memorial mass cancelled?

Escalating the cost of essential household commodities, high fuel prices, rapid depreciation of the shilling and spiralling public debt were threatening to ground the economy. Our inflation figures have fallen from 8 per cent in May 2023 to 5 per cent in April this year. I am grateful to all the members of the National Assembly who voted yesterday affirmatively for the Finance Bill 2024 as amended on the floor of the House to incorporate the views generated in the public participation process. Following the passage of the bill, the country witnessed widespread expression of dissatisfaction with the bill as passed, regrettably resulting in the loss of life, destruction of property and desecration of constitutional institutions. Consequently, having reflected on the continuing conversation around the content of the Finance Bill of 2024, I will decline to assent to the bill.

PETALING JAYA: Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman plans to run from Muar in Johor to Parliament in protest over the lack of funding for Opposition parliamentarians. He intends to run 200km to raise funds under his "Langkah Muar" initiative, aimed at raising funds for his constituency's community service centres. "For more than a year, the Opposition constituencies have not received allocations. "Now, I am using my legs to raise funds in Muar and as a form of protest," he said. On April 18, the unity government secretariat supreme leadership council decided in principle to consider allocating funds to Opposition MPs.

Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria stated that Prof Njuguna Ndung’u single-handedly managed to turn around Kenya’s economy. Speaking during a funeral service for the burial of the late Mary Wanjiku Kimani sister-in-law to Prof.Njuguna Ndung'u, CS National Treasury & Economic Planning, Moses Kuria praised Njuguna Ndung’u citing that the country would have crumbled. “For the past two years, without fear of contradiction, I can say that Professor Njuguna Ndung’u has held this country. Treasury and Economic Planning Cabinet Secretary Njuguna Ndung'u addressing media on the budget for Financial Year 2024/25. The choice is upon you whether you want a united nation or not,” CS Moses Kuria stated.

Prisoners who sit for National Industrial Training Institute exams will soon be able to get certificates from the institution as the state seeks to clear debts that have blocked the same. Correctional Services PS Salome Beacco on Wednesday said they are nearing the completion of the payment of debts owed to Nita. The PS said the certificates will help the inmates once they get out of jail to easily get a job to fend for themselves and their families. She said their mandate is to ensure their clients are reformed, rehabilitated and are properly integrated back into society. The PS said they want to increase the number of workshops, equipments inside prisons and have requisitioned more equipment for rehabilitation.

People had been going on at me for years that I drank too much Diet Coke. So, that was it, no more Diet Coke as a straight drink and basically none at all Mon-Thu. I still missed my Diet Coke, but I wasn't craving it, and I found other ways to satiate my sweet tooth - with fruit! I found I had peaks and troughs before - perhaps the low after the high of the Diet Coke caffeine and fake sugar rush. Whether it was all down to the Diet Coke ban, or a combination of things - the numbers do not lie.

Netizens this morning have woken up to shocking posts from a few X bigwigs and activists who've been at the forefront of leading the Reject Finance Bill protests. Most of the big Twitter bigwigs are asking people to stand down and refrain from marching to the State House. Before the change of tune, most influencers had called on their followers and fans to show up in numbers as they marched to the State House. However, tales have changed with said activists claiming the demos have been infiltrated and would no longer serve their intended purpose. Below is a list of activists who've called for citizens to stand down and what they had to say;1) Khalif Kairo