Azimio instructs its MPs to shoot down William Ruto’s Sh3.9trn BudgetThe fight against President William Ruto’s proposed Sh3.914 trillion Budget has gone a notch higher, with the Opposition instructing its MPs to shoot it down, citing “massive corruption” and “misplaced allocations”. Watch: CS Njuguna Ndung’u unveils President Ruto’s maiden budgetThe alliance led by Raila Odinga also condemned what it termed as “punitive taxes” in Finance Bill 2024, saying the measures taken to finance the ambitious Budget would stifle the economy. Preaching austerityThe coalition took issue with increased multi-billion-shilling allocations to the Office of the President, the Office of the Deputy President and at least five ministries yet Dr Ruto’s regime has been preaching austerity. The State Department for Devolution has an increase of Sh 2.6 billion in development expenditure. Any MP who does otherwise will be subjected to disciplinary action as per the rules of the party,” Mr Sifuna said.

passed away June 6, with family by her side. Service to celebrate thelife will be 1 p.m. Friday, June 14, at the Chapel of Fedeking Funeral Service, Oakvale, WV. Burial in Fairview Cemetery, Narrows, VA.

LAURA Woods has revealed she was making just £30 a job when she first started working for talkSPORT. Now, the 36-year-old, who is a pundit for this year's Euros, has become one of the most popular sports presenters in the country. She told reality stars Pete Wicks and Sam Thompson she started out as a runner for Sky Sports before joining talkSPORT. “Because I’m an Arsenal fan, everything I say about Arsenal is clipped up and put on social media. Laura Woods pulls out Fury vs Usyk coverage as TNT Sports host forced into emergency surgery after lampshade accident"All of a sudden your words have all this weight, there’s such a big responsibility,” Laura shared.

Police officers yesterday managed to arrest two people accused of smuggling and selling cannabis (bhang) in a series of rapid early morning raids in Kilindini, the main part of the Port of Mombasa, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) said. “As the clock struck 6:00 AM, Collins Omondi seized the parcel and discretely stowed it in his Subaru Treza,” said DCI. The officers then tailed the vehicle up to Fazuka Apartment Complex in Utange Solian, where they swiftly arrested the unsuspecting smuggler. Along with the second suspect, the police seized more bhang weighing 12kg after searching the house. With the exhibit, the two were whisked away to police cells awaiting arraignment in court for violating drug laws.

14 June 2024 16:42 (UTC+04:00)Nazrin Abdul Read moreIn the first five months of this year, Azerbaijan witnessed a 19.5 percent decrease in petroleum coke exports, totaling 101.6 thousand tons, Azernews reports citing the State Customs Committee. Comparatively, during the same period in 2023, Azerbaijan exported 126.2 thousand tons of petroleum coke, valued at $39,904.3 thousand. It's worth highlighting that petroleum coke, commonly referred to as petcoke, is a solid carbon-rich substance generated during the refining of crude oil. It emerges as a byproduct when heavy crude oil undergoes the refining process to yield gasoline, diesel fuel, and other refined products. Refinement entails subjecting crude oil to high temperatures, a process during which certain carbon and impurities remain as solid residues.

High-end vehicle owners to pay over Sh400,000 a yearOwners of high-end cars will pay at least Sh400,000 for the annual motor vehicle tax after the National Treasury did away with the Sh100,000 cap. This means owners of high-end units that cost upwards of Sh15 million will pay Sh420,000 every year, with bus and matatu owners equally hit by the removal of the cap. A 33-seater bus that goes for about Sh6.6 million will attract Sh165,000 while owners of 51-seater units that cost around Sh8.5 million will pay Sh212,500. According to Prof Ndung’u, Treasury targets to raise Sh58 billion through the motor vehicle tax, as part of the measures to collect Sh2.91 billion in ordinary collections for the financial year. Official data shows that the number of registered motor vehicles hit 2.19 million in 2022, up from 1.27 million eleven years ago.

Larry Madowo says he met Njambi Koikai while studying at Daystar University. Photo: Larry Madowo, Amizio TV. Among those present was CNN’s Larry Madowo, who gave a touching tribute to his friend. Larry disclosed that they first crossed paths while studying at Daystar University. "Only Njambi could bring Larry Madowo and Larry Asego in the same room.

Kisumu Day celebrate after winning against Kasagam. [Washington Onyango,Standard]Defending champions Kisumu Day are through to the Kisumu County Secondary School football semifinals. The Nyanza football giants hammered Kasagam 4-0 before humbling hosts Maseno School 3-0 on Thursday in the matches that kicked off at Maseno School. Benson ‘Maasai’ Lomuria was the star of the day as he scored a brace to help Kisumu Day in their opening Group A victory over Kasagam. Kisumu County Secondary School games Day One resultsGroup AKisumu Day 4-0 KasagamKisumu Day 3-0 Maseno SchoolMaseno 1-0 NyakokoNyakoko 0-3 KasagamGroup BNdiru 2-0 ObamboKatolo 0-1 Agai

On June 29, the Palate Palette reunion event will be held at the Zhongshan building in Kuala Lumpur. It will be held on July 5 and 6 at Damansara Performing Arts Centre (DPAC). Presented by Mahavidya Dance Theatre, this event supports arts education for underprivileged children in Klang Valley. On Aug 10, Randai Mudo Pak Belalang, a production by Pewara Dance Theatre showcasing Minangkabau folk theatre, is set to captivate audiences with martial arts, dance, and theatrical drama. August and September, marking Merdeka and Malaysia Day respectively, are set to deliver more exciting performing arts events.

The dentist warns that the dangers of sugar-free drinks lie in their high acidity levels. “Both fizzy and non-fizzy sugar-free drinks can be surprisingly bad for your teeth," the founder of AI-powered dental app Toothfairy. “While sugar in regular drinks forms harmful acid in the mouth, sugar-free drinks often contain phosphoric acid, citric acid and tartaric acid, all of which can damage our teeth. The expert continued: "Tooth enamel isn’t like skin or the soft tissues in your mouth, which can grow back after minor damage. Replace sugar-free drinks with teeth-friendly alternatives like water (natural or sparkling), unsweetened tea, milk and diluted juice, which have little or no sugar in them."

President William Ruto has joined other world leaders at the Group of Seven (G7) summit of the world's biggest economies in Italy. A provisional programme shows that President Ruto will be with his counterparts from the continent, including Tunisia's Kaïs Saïed, Mauritanian President Mohamed Ould Ghazouani, who is the current chair of the African Union, Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune and African Development Bank President Akinwumi Adesina. The G7 summit bkicked off on Thursday and brings together G7 members including Canada, France, Germany, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States (US) as well as hosts Italy. This is the third time Kenya has attended the G7 summit. President Ruto left for the event on Thursday.

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Argentina's president Javier Milei has vowed to get inflation back down. Photo: Marvin RECINOS / AFP/FileSource: AFPThe IMF executive board voted Thursday to approve a payout of almost $800 million for Argentina as it continues a program of drastic economic reforms under its libertarian president, Javier Milei. "The Executive Board assessed the program to be firmly on track, with all quantitative performance criteria through end-March 2024 met with margins," the International Monetary Fund said in a statement. The decision by the IMF executive board to approve the eighth review of its loan program with the Latin American nation will allow for the disbursement of just over $793 million, bringing the total disbursements under the existing program to more than $41 billion. "Continued efforts to support the vulnerable, broaden political support and ensure agile policymaking will also be necessary," it added.

Azimio La Umoja One Kenya Coalition party will today at 10:30 am hold a press conference addressing the Budget Estimates 2024/2025 and The Finance Bill, 2024. Sakaja to open Mama Margaret Uhuru HospitalNairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja will today officially open Mama Margaret Uhuru Hospital (MMUH). It is one of the largest facilities in the country and will serve residents of Korogocho and surrounding areas. CS Owalo to launch Jitume Digital Hub in KisumuICT CS Eliud Owalo will launch the Jitume Digital Hub at Seme TVC in Kisumu County on Friday at 2pm. Kenya Kwanza government is banking on enhancing skills among the youth through the new technology to enable them to access the digital job market.

M-Pesa users spared higher taxes on Treasury U-TurnThe Treasury has rescinded plans to raise excise duty on mobile money transfers, handing relief to millions of users reliant on such services, including Safaricom’s M-Pesa. National Treasury Cabinet Secretary Njuguna Ndung’u reversed plans to raise excise duty on mobile transfer agencies from 15 percent to 20 percent. Data by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics shows that the value of mobile money transactions hit Sh7.95 trillion in 2023, marking a marginal 0.57percent growth from Sh7.9trillion the previous year. This was the slowest pace of growth in the value of mobile money transactions in four years. According to analysts at consultancy firm KPMG, the number of mobile money transactions is likely to decline, hurting excise duty collection.