Russian President Vladimir Putin has handed the Order of Honor to the President of the Republic of the Congo Denis Sassou Nguesso. The Russian president’s decree honouring the African nation’s leader with the award was published this morning. The document says that Sassou Nguesso has been honoured with the award "for his major contribution to boosting and strengthening relations between the Russian Federation and the Republic of the Congo." Putin and Sassou Nguesso have already held a one-on-one meeting and delegation members are now expected to join them for negotiations. This year marks 60 years of diplomatic relations between Russia and the Republic of the Congo.

President William Ruto's Wednesday memo declining to assent to the contentious Finance Bill, 2024 meant that the Bill no longer exists, constitutional lawyer, Dr Ekuru Aukot has said. This is despite National Assembly Moses Wetangula committing the memo to the Departmental Committee on Finance to consider the President’s reservations and recommendations. Reacting to Wetangula’s decision to commit the memo to the committee led by Molo Member Parliament Kuria Kimani Aukot told the Star there is no Bill because the President deleted it entirely. "As we speak we don’t have a Bill because the President has said in his memoranda 'delete the entire Bill' so we don’t have a bill as we speak, there is no Finance Bill. MPs are currently on recess and are expected to resume sittings on 23rd July, 2024.

We can also report authoritatively that following enormous pressure from the youthful protesters, Prezzo Ruto has instigated drastic staff cuts in his communications office so he’s now relying on ChatGPT to his write speeches. This explains the dissonance between Chat-GPT scripts and what Prezzo Ruto intended to convey to the nation this week. I understand Prezzo Ruto had intended to send them to the streets of Nairobi to quell the riots. Some chaps filmed feeding greedily at the Parliament canteen at the height of the protests denied that their behaviour was “unparliamentary’’. Instead, they said they would head to Parliament because Parliament was now an extension of the presidency.

Military PuzzleOn Thursday mid-day, a fleet of military trucks made a beeline, and suffered challenges (more on this later), towards Nairobi's Central Business District. Quick Facts: In the morning, KDF deployed armoured vehicles in specific parts of Nairobi, particularly roads leading to State House. Whenever KDF officers are deployed to assist the police in maintaining peace, they are referred to as military police officers. While on the streets, military police officers are allowed to arrest an individual or confiscate an item. Military officers enjoy heightened powers on the streets since a police officer cannot assume command over them and vice versa.

Haitian gang leader Jimmy ‘Barbecue’ Chérizier is now calling for community dialogue to help end violence in the Caribbean nation. ‘Barbecue’ said he believes that the new interim Prime Minister, Garry Conille, can help end violence in Haiti using local solutions. The deployment of the first batch of 400 Kenyan officers was delayed due to the resignation of transitional Prime Minister Ariel Henry. Mr Conille said on Tuesday that he was joyful over the arrival of Kenyan officers in Haiti. President William Ruto flagged off the 400 Kenyan officers on Monday before they left for Haiti.

By REUTERS More by this AuthorKenyan police put up roadblocks on streets leading to the state house on Thursday as some protesters vowed to "occupy State House" despite the president's climbdown on proposed tax hikes that sparked a week of demonstrations. Read: Ruto declines to sign Finance Bill to law"The enemy was the finance bill," one said in a post on X. "Right now, is not about just the finance bill but about #RutoMustGo," one protester, Davis Tafari, told Reuters in a text message. He added, "We occupy State House for dignity and justice," referring to the president's formal offices and residence. Read: Kenya Finance Bill: Why has it triggered protests?

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MK Party parliamentary leader John Hlophe incorrectly claimed that "the Queen" owns all the land in the UK and that "everybody else has a 99-year lease". On Tuesday, shortly after being sworn in as an MK Party MP, Hlophe explained the party's intention to change the Constitution. "We are also not apologetic in our call for the law to be Africanised," he said.

The members of parliament laughed at the journalist who asked President William Ruto about securing development for the country. What did the journalist ask President Ruto? President Ruto was heard attempting to calm the laughing MPs, assuring them that the journalist's question was valid. President Ruto declines to sign the Finance Bill 2024Earlier, TUKO.co.ke reported that Ruto announced the withdrawal of the unpopular Finance Bill 2024. In a televised address to Kenyans, Ruto stated he had deliberated on the citizenry's concerns and consulted the lawmakers in his faction before making his decision.

The responsibility for security in Haiti is a shared responsibility," says Mr Ruto. On a recent visit to Washington, Mr Ruto also mentioned wanting to boost Kenya's international standing in this arena. But at home, President Ruto is facing significant opposition and Kenya’s High Court has ruled that the deployment is unlawful. Mr Ruto defended the police, saying "legitimate" protests had been "hijacked by a group of organised criminals." It also accused Kenyan police of killing dozens of protesters last year and unlawfully arresting and detaining others.

"Go Green with Taiwan", a campaign launched by the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (Taitra), has invited eco-conscious businesses and entrepreneurs across Africa to apply for a chance to win a prize for developing innovative green products and solutions. The competition aims to identify and celebrate cutting-edge green products and solutions that have the potential to make a positive impact on the environment. Proposals will be evaluated based on public resonance, feasibility, innovation and integration of Taiwanese green products and solutions. The top 3 winners of the Go Green with Taiwan competition will receive a prize package that includes $20,000 (about Sh2.6 million) and a fully sponsored trip to Taiwan for the awards ceremony. The winners will also receive mentorship from industry experts as well as marketing and promotional support.

By REUTERS More by this AuthorZimbabwean police beat dozens of opposition supporters and arrested several outside a court in the capital Harare on Thursday, after Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) party members were denied bail following their arrests two weeks ago. A Harare magistrate denied bail to the party's interim leader Jameson Timba and 78 activists arrested on June 16 for holding a political gathering which authorities said was unauthorised. Timba took over as interim leader of the CCC after former leader Nelson Chamisa quit the party in January, alleging it had been hijacked by the ruling Zanu-PF party. AdvertisementThe activists were denied bail on concerns they would cause public disturbances and interfere with witnesses in the state's case, their lawyer Agency Gumbo told reporters outside court after the online bail hearing. "We don't believe there are any compelling reasons to deny the accused persons bail."

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.