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.

ODM leader Raila Odinga speaks after chairing the party's Central Committee meeting on July 2, 2024. [Emmanuel Wanson, Standard]Raila Odinga’s Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party has joined calls to have President William Ruto resign over his handling of nationwide protests. In a stinging statement, the opposition party said the president had “blood on his hands” referencing the killings of innocent protesters, saying the protests of June 25 were a vote of no confidence against Ruto. He spoke after a Central Committee meeting convened by ODM leader Raila Odinga, who flanked him during the press briefing. ODM dismissed Ruto’s call for dialogue, arguing the environment he had created through the heightened police suppression of protests contradicted the president’s talks plea.

NCBA Group PLC (NCBA), on 1st July announced the completion of its 100% acquisition of AIG Kenya Insurance Company Ltd (AIG Kenya), strengthening its position in the financial services industry. NCBA has held a minority share in AIG Kenya for over 18 years and this strategic move brings into NCBA an over 50-year-old insurance business, with a heralded market reputation for offering a sophisticated general insurance proposition to Corporates, SMEs, and individuals. “We are excited to welcome AIG Kenya to the NCBA family, and this acquisition will enable our customers to conveniently access all their financial products under one roof,” says NCBA Group Managing Director, Mr John Gachora. “With insurance increasingly becoming a basic financial need for the type of customers we serve, an ecosystem of NCBA’s physical and digital distribution platforms and AIG Kenya’s insurance capabilities will unlock opportunities to catalyze deeper insurance market penetration in Kenya and the East Africa region.”> Safaricom, Absa Bank to Create Forest at the CoastMs Stella Njunge, CEO of AIG Kenya said the acquisition marks a significant milestone in the company’s evolution. With the full acquisition, NCBA is set to tap into a sizeable insurance industry in Kenya valued at Ksh309 billion, which continues to grow at a CAGR of 10% amidst ongoing macro-economic challenges.

In the last year, Dr. Pepper surpassed Pepsi to become the second biggest soda brand in the U.S. The company, which was a long-standing regional favorite in the U.S. South, is now trailing only Coke, a titan in the soda world. Currently, while 34% of U.S. adults regularly drink Coke, 24% drink Dr. Pepper. However, CivicScience data also show that Dr. Pepper has a larger Gen Z and Millennial customer base compared to Coke, which could account for the soft drink’s growing popularity. Keep reading to see what differentiates Dr. Pepper die-hards from Coke connoisseurs.

By REUTERS More by this AuthorComoros President Azali Assoumani has put his son, Nour El Fath, in charge of coordinating government affairs as he reshuffled his cabinet following a tense January election that his opponents alleged was tainted by voter fraud. Read: Comoros top court confirms President Assoumani's re-electionPolitical analysts, opposition leaders and local media said Assoumani appeared to be preparing El Fath, a 40-year-old with a background in finance and who has worked as senior economic adviser to the president since 2019, to replace him. He made Ibrahim Mohamed Abdou Razakou finance minister, Said Omar Houmadi justice minister, and reappointed Youssoufa Mohamed Ali as defence minister. Mohamed Jaffar Abbas, the head of the coalition of opposition parties, said it was clear Assoumani was "trying to build a dynasty". Constitutional reforms in 2018 extended a requirement that the presidency rotate among the three main islands of Comoros from every five years to 10.

The government of Kenya on Tuesday moved to assure foreign nations of its commitment to maintain national security amid the wave of protests that have been witnessed in most parts of the country in the past two weeks. “The state will continue to protect the people, public institutions and private property within its territory,” Mr Mudavadi assured. He spoke as the country witnessed a series of violent protests on Tuesday in most parts of the country including the four cities of Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu and Nakuru. “What began as peaceful protests turned violent, leading to loss of lives, injuries and destruction of public and private property. “The Government acknowledges that the youth have a long-drawn stake in the future of our beloved country,” he said.

The Standard Media Group employees under the Kenya Union of Journalists (KUJ) have given a 14-day strike notice to the media house. The Standard Media Group employees drawn from all departments of the media house have stated that they will be going on strike after going for seven months without salaries. “For seven months now, staff at the Standard Media Group, the oldest media house in Kenya, have gone through untold suffering due to unpaid salaries despite hard economic times in the countries,” said KUJ Secretary General Eric Oduor. “Staff at the Standard Group have been pushed to depression as they live in a state of uncertainty about the millions of shillings they invested and saved in Standard Sacco. “We condemn the Standard Group’s attempt to intimidate staff by collecting biometric data to enforce a new reporting time policy.