Protesters in Nairobi on Thursday cheered the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) officers as they made their way into the Nairobi Central Business District. In videos seen by the Star, KDF officers who were aboard their vehicles made their way through Tom Mboya Street where they met the protesters. The KDF officers have been patrolling the City since Thursday morning. This comes after Members of Parliament on Wednesday morning approved the deployment of Kenya Defence Forces officers within the country to restore order after deadly protests. The soldiers will support the Kenya Police Service to restore normalcy across the country after anti-Finance Bill protests turned tragic on Tuesday.

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s Producer Price Index (PPI), which measures the price changes of goods at the producer level, increased by 1.4 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) in May 2024, from 1.9 in the previous month, said the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DoSM). He also said that the water supply index went up 8.7 per cent, while the electricity and gas supply index increased by 1.5 per cent. "The electricity and gas supply and water supply indices remained positive, recording increases of 1.1 per cent and 1.4 per cent, respectively,” he said. The chief statistician noted that the average price of crude palm oil (CPO) was RM3,902.50 per tonne in May 2024. This marked a 2.8 per cent increase from May 2023 but an 8.3 per cent decrease from the April 2024 price.

“Being in the Olympics is the greatest achievement because it is the biggest sporting event in the world and anyone qualified for it is arguably ahead of the rest. It means a lot to the whole squad as we only have two Olympians in the team. As a new generation it means a lot to us, and want to make a big statement there,” he noted.

Fresh details have surfaced regarding the dramatic events at Nairobi's All Saints Cathedral during Tuesday's protests, revealing a harrowing account of police aggression against peaceful demonstrators seeking refuge and medics who were offering aid. Canon Evans Omollo, Provost of All Saints Cathedral, disclosed on Thursday that the church became a sanctuary for over 3,000 protestors fleeing escalating clashes with law enforcement near Nairobi's CBD. Canon Evans Omollo, Provost of All Saints Cathedral, recounted a harrowing ordeal on Tuesday as police clashed with protestors seeking refuge within the church's walls. A tense moment after police fired tear gas at the All Saints Cathedral. Photo All Saints CathedralThe violence at All Saints Cathedral unfolded amid broader protests across Nairobi, culminating in a dramatic breach of the parliament buildings.

ADVERTISEMENTThis article offers practical tips on how to manage stress and maintain your mental health during these turbulent times. An AI-generated image of a man who is depressed (Hotpot.ai) Pulse Live KenyaUnderstand & accept your emotionsFirstly, it's important to acknowledge and accept your emotions. Stay informed but limit media consumptionWhile it's essential to stay informed about the protests and the developments surrounding the Finance Bill, constant exposure to news can be overwhelming and anxiety-inducing. Connect with supportive peopleSocial support is crucial for mental well-being, especially during stressful times. ADVERTISEMENTLimit substance useDuring stressful times, it's tempting to turn to alcohol, tobacco, or other substances as a coping mechanism.

QUESTION: What is on the cover of R.E.M.’s Automatic For The People album? R.E.M.’s 1992 album Automatic For The People is considered by many to be their best, featuring classic songs such as Nightswimming and Everybody Hurts. Its cover features a black-and-white photograph of a star-shaped Neo-Lectra neon sign that once hung above the Sinbad Motel in Miami, Florida, near Criteria Studios where most of the album was recorded. The Neo-Lectra signs were designed and manufactured in the 1960s by Jim Henry of Oklahoma Neon, in Tulsa. came from Athens, Georgia, and the enigmatic album title came from the motto of a restaurant called Weaver D’s Delicious Fine Foods.

He shared photos of men carrying drinks looted from Timba XO, slamming the looters. Sasa tutapiga wapi sherehe na mnajua Timba XO ndio ilikuwa place ya kupiga sherehe. So where are we going to have a party now, you know Timba XO was the place to party. Some of the drinks included Hennesy VSOP, worth KSh 22,000; Martell VSOP, worth KSh 16,500; Martell XO, worth KSh 35,000; and Gordons Gin, worth KSh 5,000. All about Oscar Sudi's Timba XO clubProofreading by Mercy Nyambura Guthua, journalist and copy editor at TUKO.co.kePAY ATTENTION: check out news exactly for YOU ➡️ click on “Recommended for you” and enjoy!

THE Killers frontman Brandon Flowers and his band surprised regulars at a Scots pub after walking in and ordering dinner. The US rock stars weren't noticed at first when they sat down at Appin’s Old Inn on the west coast of Scotland. But there was no sign original members Dave Keuning and Ronnie Vannucci Jr, who have joined him on stage for for the shows on the tour this week. The couple asked which pub and they said the OVO Hydro.”The American rock band were formed in Las Vegas in 2001 by vocalist Brandon and guitarist Dave. And after going through several short-term bass players and drummers in their early days, both bassist Mark Stoermer and drummer Ronnie Vannucci Jr. joined the band in 2002.

[Kipsang Joseph, Standard]The battle pitting catholic nuns and a priest over St Mary's hospital has taken a new twist. A new case is filed before the High Court over the Sh153 million dispute. The Assumption Sisters of Nairobi want the High Court to reinstate a criminal case against doctor and priest Dr William Charles Fryda. She said they felt betrayed by Fryda's claim that he was the founder of St. Mary's. In the High Court case, Justice Jairus Ngaah ordered that the case should be transferred to the anti-corruption division of the High Court.

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua on Wednesday pleaded with Kenyans not to punish members of Parliament who approved the Finance Bill, 2024. Photo Kimani Ichung'wah"I do not want you to punish members of Parliament, they just did what is right in terms of our political formation. During his address, Gachagua asked the public to wait until 2027 in case they want to punish or affirm a lawmaker regarding fallout stemming from the Finance Bill 2024 or any other matter. Hardline lawmakers in the ruling party among them Finance Committee Kimani Kuria and National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung'wah experienced firsthand the wrath of a scorn population. In the first reading of the Finance Bill on Thursday last week, 205 MPs voted to pass the bill while in yesterday's second reading, 195 lawmakers voted to adopt the amendments.

Businessman and Kieni MP Wanaina Njoroge has said he lost over Sh550 million his supermarket in Nyeri was vandalised and looted. During the raid on Tuesday, protesters also set ablaze a section of the Supermarket. "I lost movable stock worth Sh450 million and equipment such as bakery shelves, among others, valued at Sh100 million," the MP told the Standard. Njoroge, who operates a supermarket chain in the Mt Kenya region, said the looted Nyeri branch employed over 350 people. Others affected were Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi, Molo MP and National Assembly Finance Committee Chair Kuria Kimani.

“We need dialogue today, Prime Minister. They will be joined by troops from other countries, according to an initial plan which was delayed following the resignation of former transitional Prime Minister Ariel Henry. Now he says that the Prime Minister was better placed to lead the dialogue as he was popular amongst citizens in Haiti. The work to retake the country would begin slowly without any major fights unless need be,” said the Prime Minister. In 2022, former Haiti prime minister Ariel Henry requested Kenya to assist him in restoring peace in his home country.

On Thursday, June 27, the local newspapers reported on the latest state move to de-escalate political activism against the Finance Bill 2024. The StandardThe Standard reported on President William Ruto announcing the withdrawal of the unpopular Finance Bill 2024. Daily NationThe daily covered the failed interventions by the country's civilian intelligence agency to prevent the anti-finance bill protests that reached a fever pitch on Tuesday, June 25. The youths say the controversial finance bill was among the many issues bedeviling the country. Young Kenyans took to the streets to protest the Finance Bill 2024, which they condemned for its exploitative taxation measures.

Head of state says he will engage the youth and other stakeholders as part of a multisectoral effort to find solutions to issues of national concern. Ruto says he is ready to dialogue over issues of national concernPresident William Ruto on Wednesday announced the withdrawal of the contentious Finance Bill 2024, a day after violent protests that saw Parliament invaded by those who took part in demonstrations. In doing so, the head of state said he was acting in the best interests of the ordinary citizens given the opposition that greeted the new tax proposals. While asking the President to suspend the Bill, they said issues raised by Kenyans were genuine and ought to be discussed widely. He said the engagement will provide a platform for all and sundry to deliberate the tax concerns as well as other issues deemed pertinent by Kenyans.

Kenyan President William Ruto said Wednesday that a bill containing contentious tax hikes would "be withdrawn", dramatically reversing course after more than 20 people died and parliament was ransacked by protesters opposed to the legislation. "I concede and therefore I will not sign the 2024 finance bill and it shall subsequently be withdrawn," Ruto told a press briefing, adding: "The people have spoken." Ruto's administration has been taken by surprise by the intensity of opposition to its tax hikes, with protests breaking out across the country last week. The state-funded Kenya National Commission on Human Rights said it had recorded 22 deaths and 300 injured victims, adding that they would launch an investigation. Frustration over the rising cost of living spiralled last week as lawmakers began debating the bill containing the tax hikes.