Azimio coalition has called out the CS in charge of Interior Ministry for allegedly trying to intimidate protesters. In a statement, Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka said the move by CS Kithure Kindiki providing direction ahead of Tuesday's nationwide protests is ingenuine. Kalonzo alleged that the guidelines issued by the CS are meant to threaten and intimidate protesters against exercising these rights. Kindiki asked protesters to adhere to the Protected Areas Act (Cap 204) and the Public Order Act (Cap 57) of the Laws of Kenya. Kindiki added that protesters should not intimidate or harass non-protesters who will not be pertaking in the demonstrations.

June 24, 2024 21:13 UTC

Anti-Finance bill protestors demonstrating outside ACK Church of Christ the King Pro-Cathedral in Nyahururu, Nyandarua County during the consecration and enthronement of Rev. President William Ruto and his deputy Rigathi Gachagua among other leaders attended. Ruto and his deputy Rigathi Gachagua faced the wrath of the youth on Sunday outside the Anglican Church- Christ the King Pro-Cathedral in Nyahururu town where they were attending a Sunday service. Major (rtd) Gachathi asked for forgiveness from Generation Z, saying the church has heard their cries and concerns. "We have heard your cries, your concerns and please forgive us where we have failed as a church," he said.

June 24, 2024 20:44 UTC

NTV on Monday, June 24 announced the return of the Churchill Show after two years since exiting the station. In a meeting with the comedian Churchill Daniel Ndambuki popularly known as Churchill, the media house revealed that this move was after requests from the audience. The legendary Churchill Show is making its grand return after years of requests from you, the fans! The media house asked its audiences to await a new season of entertainment. MC Jessy (left) with Churchill Daniel Ndambuki (right) at an event in Nairobi on November 25, 2020 Photo Churchill Daniel NdambukiNdambuki was yet to share his reasons for returning to the media house or details of the new partnership.

June 24, 2024 20:22 UTC

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June 24, 2024 19:59 UTC

Kenny Bednarek has admitted that watching Sha'Carri Richardson, Melissa Jefferson, and Twanisha Terry qualify for the Paris 2024 Olympics motivated him to dig deep for a podium finish in the men's 100m final. Bednarek trains at the Star Athletics Club under tutelage of Dennis Mitchell who also coaches the trio. The 25-year-old disclosed that watching the trio making history was motivation enough for him to dig deep for a podium place in the men’s 100m final. Bednarek finished second behind triple world champion Noah Lyles who equaled his personal best time of 9.83. Bednarek, finishing second, clocked a personal best time of 9.87 as Olympic Games 100m silver medallist clocked 9.88 to cross the finish line.

June 24, 2024 18:14 UTC





“It’s a musical of one of my old albums.”He jokingly added: “Jazz hands!”Somehow, I seriously doubt there will be many of those in there. This year marks 20 years since it was released, so it would be the perfect time to celebrate it. Naga Munchetty and Charlie Stayt interview Mike Skinner on BBC BreakfastOn the bandwagonThe Streets aren’t the only act with a musical in development. Steps are set to launch their theatre show Here & Now in November, while Shania Twain hinted to Bizarre that a musical set to her back catalogue could happen. Insiders told me the group went all zen backstage too, after they brought their own masseuse to get them limbered up.

June 24, 2024 17:51 UTC

Activists Boniface Mwangi, Hanifa Adan and Haki Africa Executive Director Hussein Khalid have been released from the Nairobi Regional DCI HQ after being grilled over Finance Bill 2024 protests. Earlier Mwangi said that they were at the DCI headquarters to present a petition about alleged abductions targeting peaceful protesters. The activist said that some people have brought back the infamous abductions that President William Ruto vowed to end. "This is a return to the Yala River era, that is why we are seeing so many abductions in this country yet President Ruto said he will end torture,'' Mwangi said. "The president said 'no more River Yala' but this is River Yala all over again.''

June 24, 2024 17:20 UTC

President William Ruto has expressed confidence that the presence of Kenyan police officers in Haiti will offer relief to the citizens of the Caribbean country. The President said Kenya has solid credentials in peace-making and conflict resolution globally. “Our police officers' presence in Haiti will give relief to the men, women and children whose lives have been broken by gang violence. We will work with the international community to bring lasting stability to Haiti,” he said. The President was speaking at the Administration Police Training College, Embakasi during a pre-deployment briefing of the first Kenyan police contingent to the Multinational Security Support Mission to Haiti.

June 24, 2024 17:07 UTC

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has issued warnings and demands to Kenyans who are planning to protest on Tuesday. A section of Kenyans have vowed to hold protests across the country against the Finance Bill 2024. While speaking on Monday, the CS said that protesters must not interfere with the non-protesters. Kindiki said that protesters must remain peaceful and unarmed during the protests. Whatever the demands, the issues, grievances or whatever the matter, the rule of law and public order must be maintained by all persons," he said.

June 24, 2024 16:32 UTC

Pamella Sittoni has become the biggest casualty so far in the ongoing layoff at the Nation Media Group (NMG). Ms Sittoni, who was Group Managing Editor of the Nation Media Group, the highest position in the editorial pecking order, will be exiting by the end of June, after reaching a deal with the company to terminate her employment prematurely. Meanwhile, the exit of Pamella Sittoni is being closely watched as it has already touched off succession talk, with insiders trying to figure out who will take over from her from those who survive the cleanup. She stands out as a pioneer, being among the first lady to hold the position of Group Managing Editor at the Nation Media Group, and arguably in Kenyan media. Her ascent continued, catapulting her to the position of Managing Editor of The EastAfrican, Executive Editor and Managing Editor of Daily Nation, Executive Editor for Partnerships, and, evantually, Group Managing Editor.

June 24, 2024 16:19 UTC

Bolt on Monday announced that the target to raise Ksh.10 million to assist flood victims in Kenya was achieved. 5% of each ride’s revenue from this category was apportioned and forwarded to the Kenya Red Cross Society. The partnership between Bolt and the Kenya Red Cross Society to support flood victims across Kenya started in May 2024. Speaking at the final handover ceremony, Linda Ndungu, Bolt Country Manager said the funds raised will support flood victims through the Kenya Red Cross Society. The response to the ‘Flood Assist’ category was overwhelming, allowing us to meet our target in just two weeks.

June 24, 2024 15:05 UTC

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June 24, 2024 14:55 UTC

A group calling for demonstrations against punitive tax proposals wants President William Ruto to affirm his respect for the constitutional right of Kenyans to protest and picket peacefully. In a statement, the Concerned Citizen Movement said the President should also affirm his total command of security agents, especially the police. Ogola and Mugachia said the government needs to allow peaceful protests to be carried out by any citizen concerned of any issue affecting them. They added that the current administration needs to respect Generation Z's revolutionary thinking and not be dismissive. They said the President need to understand that the population, especially youth, is the most valuable asset of any nation when properly harnessed.

June 24, 2024 14:54 UTC

Kimani Ichung'wah lauded Gen Zs for being non-violent. Source: UGCHow did Kimani Ichung'wah criticise Gen Zs? Why did Kimani Ichung'wah praise Gen Zs? Elsewhere, Kitui East Member of Parliament, Nimrod Mbai, called on President William Ruto to schedule an urgent meeting with Generation Z (Gen Z) to address their concerns and demands. In a statement posted on his Facebook page, Mbai emphasised that Gen Z's recent activities reflect the true face of Kenya.

June 24, 2024 14:49 UTC

The scholar-athlete earned all-Marmonte League first-team honors while helping Newbury Park win its second straight league championship and advance to the CIF-SS Division 4 playoffs. Higa averaged 12.32 kills, 3.12 aces, 13.7 assists and 2.9 blocks to earn Marmonte League Player of the Year honors. Fisher, who was named to the Coastal Canyon League first team, has been selected to the U19 USA National Volleyball Team. PROVIDED BY CAMARILLO VOLLEYBALLTYLER ANDRESEN, Westlake: The junior hitter finished the season with 297 kills, 52 aces, 65 blocks and 100 digs. He earned all-CIF-SS first-team honors for Division 5 and was named to the Channel League’s first team.

June 24, 2024 14:32 UTC