Azimio leader Raila Odinga has criticised the Finance Bill 2024 saying it goes against the hopes of Kenyans who expected the government to lessen the tax burden. In a statement on Friday, the Opposition chief said the tax proposals contained therein are regressive and “goes ruthlessly against the poor”. Among the tax proposals, Raila said will hurt the ordinary Kenyan is the proposed hike of mobile money transfer fees to 20 per cent from the current 15 per cent. He also listed the proposed 16 per cent VAT on foreign exchange transactions, 16 per cent tax on bread and 25 per cent Excise duty on edible oil. “The tax proposals for 2024 will make an already bad situation worse.

Kindiki further argued that the mantra lacks substance as it is not grounded in any scientific or economic principles but instead appears to have been plucked from casual conversation, further stressing that it cannot be relied upon to address the complex economic challenges facing Kenya.

Alphonse Makokha lost his wife, Purity Wambui, and he took a photo looking for her casket. Source: FacebookA photo also emerged of Makokha and his colleague Ondiek shopping for a casket for his wife, which left Kenyans touched. Alphonse Makokha's photo shopping for wife's coffin saddens Kenyans: "Praying for you”Veteran actor Ondiek Nyuka Kwota has been standing by his Vioja Mahakamani castmate and friend Alphonse Makokha Makokha, who lost his beloved wife, Purity Wambui. Veteran actor Alphonse Makokha's wife, Purity Wambui dies: "She touched many lives with kindness"Legendary actor Matayo Keya, aka Alphonse Makacha Makokha, was thrown into mourning after the death of his wife, Purity Wambui. His colleague and friend Ondiek Nyuka Kwota shared the news on Sunday, June 2, describing Wambui as a kind and remarkable woman.

Joy as missing Nyeri baby found after 7-day searchAs they inched closer together, their faces grew warmer and teary. Baby Ian Kariuki was allegedly taken away from his home in Kiamwathi village in Nyeri on May 31 by his 46-year-old nanny Jane Nyambura. Locals who spoke to the police said that they first spotted Ms Nyambura on Thursday, June 6 when she came out to Kigogoini market to purchase bread and get some water. At the time, the police officer said that Ms Nyambura only had Sh35 which she used to purchase bread. Upon reuniting with his family, Baby Kariuki was taken to a hospital in Nyeri town for a health check-up while Ms Nyambura was taken to Nyeri Central Police Station.

The incoming president of the COP29 UN climate summit in Azerbaijan told AFP on Friday that his country would keep increasing fossil fuel production "in parallel" with investments in cleaner alternatives. The UAE, which was accused of using its COP presidency to advance fossil fuel deals -- allegations it denies -- also defended scaling up oil and gas production capacity in response to demand. Taxing the richBehind closed doors at Bonn, the COP29 team has floated raising money from "innovative sources", including fossil fuel producers who may be asked to fund climate action in vulnerable nations. Some nations have proposed introducing levies on the fossil fuel industry and other heavily polluting sectors like aviation and shipping, while Brazil is building support for a global tax on billionaires. He dismissed concerns about adding another layer of complexity to climate negotiations famous for struggling to reach consensus among nearly 200 nations.

More than 50 defendants, including six with U.S., British, Canadian or Belgian citizenship, appeared in court in the Democratic Republic of Congo on Friday charged with taking part in a failed coup and other offences that carry the death penalty. The defendants include Malanga's 22-year-old son Marcel Malanga, two other U.S. citizens and the three other holders of foreign passports. The first day of the military trial took place under a tent in the yard of Ndolo military prison on the outskirts of Kinshasa. The defendants were identified in court, and charges read, but they were not asked to enter a plea. Congo lifted a moratorium on the death penalty in March, citing treachery and espionage in recurring armed conflicts as the reason.

The lyrically masterful musical artist Kagwe Mungai has broken up with his girlfriend, Sharon Mwangi, they announced via a joint statement on their social media accounts Friday. Our journey together has been extraordinary, filled with deep love and affection. In the statement announcing their split, Kagwe and Sharon concluded with a plea for space. “We won’t be engaging in further discussions on this, and we deeply appreciate your understanding and respect for our privacy,” the statement read. Kagwe Mungai is former Cabinet Secretary for Health Mutahi Kagwe’s son and is 33 years old.

Kristen Stewart will make her TV series debut as astronaut Sally Ride in The Challenger. The Los Angeles native conducted her space shuttle first mission in 1983 aboard the space shuttle Challenger. Three years later, Challenger exploded shortly after takeoff on a cold morning at Cape Canaveral, Florida on January 28, 1986. The Closer star disclosed that it was Stadler's 'dream of having Kristen Stewart,' in the role of Ride. The obituary written Ride and her longtime companion Tam O'Shaughnessy and release by Sally Ride Science referred to O'Shaughnessy as Ride's 'partner of 27 years.'

KUALA LUMPUR: Star Media Group (SMG) swept top prizes at the Malaysian Press Institute (MPI)-PETRONAS Malaysian Journalism Awards (HKM) 2023. The nation’s premier annual journalism awards night was held in recognition of the outstanding works by journalists from the print, online and electronic platforms. Well done: Ng celebrating with the SMG team at the MPI-PETRONAS Malaysian Journalism Awards 2023 in Kuala Lumpur. Another win by SMG journalists was the “Colours of Malaysia” series, which got silver in the Best Multimedia Journalism category. In his opening speech, MPI president Datuk Yong Soo Heong said that 2023 saw the highest number of applications since the awards’ inception in 1980.

This article will celebrate 20 rising African hip-hop artists who are shaping the hip-hop arc of today’s society with a powerful individualistic approach. He is now known for shaping a special approach to African hip-hop. He played a big role in bringing African hip-hop releases to a global audience. He is just 26 years old and he already has become one of the leading men of the African Rap game. He is now a multiple-award-winning African rapper playing an essential role in the shaping history of the African rap game.

Star Chebet shared the reason behind the cryptic messages. Photo: Star Chebet. Whose voices is Star Chebet hearing? Chebet sent voice notes to her friend Muyu, who is into spirituality, who shared them on her TikTok live. She claimed Chebet had asked her for forgiveness and added that their spirits were clashing.

A Magistrates court has acquitted Kapsaret MP Oscar Sudi over charges of forging academic certificates. Magistrate Felix Kombo said the state failed to establish a strong case against Sudi to warrant him being placed on his defence. The magistrate said failure to produce and prove the documents means the charge can't stand. He also faulted the investigating agencies over how they obtained part of the evidence. Part of the evidence that formed part of the case was said to have been obtained in a hotel which the magistrate said raised issues of credibility.

Court acquits MP Oscar Sudi in KCSE certificate forgery caseKapsaret MP Oscar Sudi has been acquitted of forgery charges by a Nairobi court. Anti-corruption chief magistrate Felix Kombo freed the MP stating that the prosecution failed to produce the academic certificates he is alleged to have forged. Mr Sudi is accused of forging a diploma certificate in Business Management purporting it to be a genuine document issued by the Kenya Institute of Management. The MP was also accused of giving false information to an IEBC officer. Mr Sudi allegedly provided false information to Derrick Kaisha, an officer of EACC, at Haron Court Hotel, Nairobi County, in September 2015.

The Rift Valley Institute of Science and Technology (RVIST) Nakuru Main Campus has been forced to close indefinitely after mass student protests on Friday. “It is apparent that normal classes cannot be conducted due to the unconducive environment.”“It is therefore decided that the college programs shall be suspended indefinitely. All students are ordered to vacate the college compound by 12:30 PM,” the RVIST principal said. Allegedly, they were protesting against the administration over delays in students’ budget approvals, which led to the cancellation of RVIST freshers night and cultural week. During the demos, they had barricaded the Eldoret-Nakuru Highway at Ngata Bridge and prevented traffic, prompting the police to use teargas to disperse them.

Image: Steve Granitz/ Neil MockfordSource: UGCRihanna worries fans with latest fashion statementPop idol Rihanna sparked a frenzy among her fans by wearing a t-shirt with the words 'I'm retired'. Her fans, The Navy, interpreted the picture posted by @grandekordei as her announcing her retirement. The album R9 has been placed on the back burner, and fans are worried. The Navy loses hope for an albumHer loyal fans are now losing hope that Rihanna will release the album soon. News outlet XXL reported that Rihanna may have given birth to a daughter, which sent the singer's fans into a frenzy.