Police opened fire after tear gas and water cannon failed to disperse the crowds. "We want to shut down parliament and every MP should go down and resign," protester Davis Tafari, who was trying to enter parliament, told Reuters. Police eventually managed to drive the protesters from the building amid clouds of tear gas and the sound of gunfire. Parliament approved the finance bill, moving it through to a third reading by lawmakers. Opposition leader Raila Odinga called for the Finance Bill to be immediately and unconditionally withdrawn to make way for dialogue.

The pub-goer was astonished by the whopping bill he received for ordering just four items (stock image)A man was left gobsmacked after being hit with a hefty bill for just four items at a local pub. Don't eat in pubs much:Pint of coke: £4Half of coke: £3.60Two cheese sandwiches: £19-90Is this normal for a bog standard pub? Although Leigh didn't publicly name the West Wales pub, he made it clear he wouldn't be returning for another meal. Read our Privacy PolicyUnsurprisingly, Leigh's extortionate pub receipt soon ignited a spirited debate on the web, garnering hundreds of reactions. Once the small pubs and independents have gone then the monopoly will be decided and it may end up like the supermarket situation."

Sections of Kenya's parliament were on fire on Tuesday as protesters overwhelmed police to storm the compound where lawmakers had just passed a contentious bill that would introduce a raft of new taxes, a witness said. One paramedic said at least 50 people had been injured by gunfire. Another witness reported seeing five bodies. The Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) said it witnessed police shooting four protesters, killing one.

President William Ruto has commended the government security agencies for protecting Kenya and her people during the Tuesday's anti-Finance Bill protest. "I thank our security officers who were on duty today for applying themselves to the best of their abilities, in the defence of Kenya and its people," Ruto said. "As the people of Kenya go to bed tonight, I give you my assurance that your security, that of your families and property, remains my utmost priority." At least three protesters were reportedly shot outside Parliament Buildings as a mob battled police. A police lorry was burnt down outside parliament.

In a televised address from State House, Ruto said the demonstrations had been "hijacked" and he was putting "on notice the planners, financiers, orchestrators, abetters of violence and anarchy". He added that the military had been deployed across the country “in response to the security emergency caused by the ongoing violent protests". “This marks a critical turning point in how we respond to such threats on national security," he said. “Today’s attack resulted in the loss of lives, destruction of property and a lack of respect for the institutions, the head of state said. Many of those injured are receiving treatment at the Kenyatta National Hospital.

A media invite shared by State House Press Secretary Emmanuel Talam indicated that the president will speak at 9 pm. At least four protesters were shot dead as police struggled to disperse rioters who stormed Parliament after the passage of the controversial Finance Bill that seeks to raise taxes. The chaotic scenes were marked by live bullets and tear gas moments after Members of Parliament approved the bill. “I have seen four bodies of the protesters who were shot dead,” reported a witness. President William Ruto acknowledged the protests and promised to hold talks to address the concerns of the youth leading the demonstrations.

The horror film, set in 1980s Hollywood, is the final instalment in the Ti West-directed trilogy which features British actress Mia Goth as adult film star and aspiring actress Maxine Minx. “I chose to do it because it is was so different,” she told the PA news agency at the red carpet premiere of Maxxxine at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles. “I wanted to do it because I needed to break The Crown spell a little bit as an actor. On working with a star-studded cast including Debicki, Kevin Bacon and Lily Collins, Goth told PA: “I loved them all before actually having the chance to work with them. “I mean it’s been such a journey, I’ve known Ti now for four years which is so crazy to me,” the 30-year-old said.

President William Ruto is expected to address the nation at 9pm today. The Head of State is expected to issue his address to the nation from the State House Nairobi. The address come after a day of chaos where anti-Finance Bill protesters accessed Parliament Building and vandalised furniture and broke widows of the the August House. Similar protest have been witnessed across the country with alleged protesters looting a supermarket in Nyeri county.

Giant telecommunication company Safaricom has explained the ongoing challenges experienced by Kenyans while accessing the internet. In a statement, Safaricom said they experienced an outage on two of our undersea cables that deliver internet traffic in and out of the country. "You may, however, experience reduced internet speeds and intermittency on various apps including M-PESA Super App and Safaricom APP." "For the avoidance of doubt, the Authority has no intention whatsoever to shut down internet traffic or interfere with the quality of connectivity." "Further, such actions would also sabotage our fast-growing digital economy as Internet connectivity supports thousands of livelihoods across the country," he said.

United States President Joe Biden has officially designated Kenya a major Non-NATO ally. 2321k) (the “Act”),"I hereby designate Kenya as a Major Non-NATO Ally of the United States for the purposes of the Act and the Arms Export Control Act (22 U.S.C. It was during the state visit that Biden announced his intention to have Kenya as a major non-NATO Ally. As a non-Nato ally, Kenya will have privileged access to sophisticated military equipment, training and loans to augment defence spending. However, the US is under no obligation to provide it with direct military assistance and Kenya is not mandated to send troops for Nato operations.

Several parts of the National Assembly were left in ruins after protester invasion on Tuesday. Images seen by the Star show several windows broken and utensils broken during the Tuesday invasion by anti-Finance Bill protesters in the August House.

Anita Baraza, also known as Anini Baraza has issued a public apology following a recent uproar over her remarks regarding the formation of a Gen Z political party. The controversy began when a video featuring Anini, Dalmas Shawn, Nosim Natasha and others called for public support for the Gen Z political initiative sparked backlash from the online community. "I apologise to every Kenyan out there for the miscommunication 😊 I AM NOT AFFILIATED WITH ANY POLITICAL PARTY," Anini clarified in her apology. She emphasised that her intent was solely to amplify public awareness rather than align herself with any specific political entity. Moving forward, Anini Baraza urges her followers and fellow activists to maintain focus on their shared goals of societal progress and inclusivity.

Filmmaker Hansal Mehta and his son Jai Mehta have spoken out on social media regarding a recent incident at the Mumbai airport involving South Indian actor Nagarjuna and a fan. The controversy erupted after a video surfaced showing Nagarjuna's bodyguard roughly shoving a fan aside as the actor walked through the airport. Jai Mehta expressed his disappointment on a social media platform, emphasizing that the incident was particularly upsetting because it mirrored a personal experience involving his brother Pallava, who has Down syndrome. Jai recounted how Pallava, a huge fan of a certain celebrity, had never been granted a meeting despite repeated requests through the star's brother and close friends. Following the online backlash, Nagarjuna issued an apology on the same social media platform, acknowledging the incident and expressing regret.

George Russell's cheeky 'Spanish girlfriends' quip towards Lewis Hamilton left the seven-time world champion a little lost for words. Hamilton and Russell have been competing with each other at Mercedes throughout the campaign and will be rivals next year when Hamilton joins Ferrari. Russell quickly expressed his appreciation for Spain's culinary delights, due to his Spanish girlfriend, Carmen Montero Mundit, reports the Mirror. Hamilton's response was: "I don't have a Spanish girlfriend so I don't really know a lot of Spanish foods." Russell cheekily cut in before Hamilton could finish, asserting: "You don't have a Spanish girlfriend, you have Spanish girlfriends."

Youthful protesters have continued to pour into Nairobi’s Central Business District as the anti-Finance Bill protest gains momentum. Many main roads leading to the CBD have been closed including the Expressway as the protesters continue walking into the city. Scenes on some streets are reminiscent of the 2002 electioneering period where chants of then Opposition campaign song ‘I’m Unbwogable’ became the anthem. Sounds of “Who can bwogo me, who can bwogo me, who can bwogo me, I’m unbwogable” rent the air as the crowd surged. Some were atop an advertisement truck while others on a water bowser, limbs hanging precariously on the the side of the vehicles' bodies.