GLASTONBURY fans have been left stunned by the prices of drinks at this year's festival after an on-site bar list was revealed. 3 Glastonbury kicks off later this week Credit: Getty Images - Getty3 The bar prices haven't gone down too well with music fans Credit: x.com/glastobationMany commenting on social media site X don't believe it's value for money, in fact some have branded it " criminal". It's not only in Glasto, everywhere in UK it has crazy prices for no reason, in Italy is like £5!" They have gone on to achieve six UK Number 1 albums, with all but their first studio album hitting the top spot. They headlined Glastonbury Festival in 2014, alongside Metallica and Arcade Fire.

June 24, 2024 14:30 UTC

Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Sheriff Nassir on Sunday shared footage of a young man being abducted in broad daylight in Bamburi. In a statement, the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) elected governor remarked that this was part of a wider roundup of Gen Zs who have been accused of planning anti-government protests. The abduction in Bamburi happened at a time when several young men were abducted in Nairobi in relation to Finance Bill demonstrations. Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Nassir addressing residents on September 15, 2023 Photo Abdulswamad Nassir“You cannot silence a people by making them disappear. A young boy was abducted today at Bamburi Go Kart and others were abducted in Nairobi.”Abdulswamad remarked that this was not the type of country that he envisioned.

June 24, 2024 14:25 UTC

One person died and dozens were injured during a stampede at President Paul Kagame's campaign rally, Rwanda's national broadcaster reported, ahead of a vote widely expected to extend the incumbent's 24-year iron-fisted rule. Kagame has been Rwanda's de facto ruler since the end of the 1994 genocide which claimed some 800 000 lives, mostly Tutsis but also moderate Hutus. Campaigning kicked off on Saturday, with Kagame addressing rallies in Musanze and Rubavu in northern Rwanda on the weekend. "One person died and 37 others were injured in a stampede that occurred during the RPF-Inkotanyi campaigns in Rubavu on Sunday," the state-run Rwanda Broadcasting Agency reported, using the official name for Kagame's party. He has been praised for Rwanda's economic recovery after the genocide but faces criticism over rights abuses and political repression.

June 24, 2024 13:57 UTC

Kane, 30, pulled no punches when asked about Lineker's damning comments following England's bore draw with Denmark on Thursday (June 20). And Lineker has now blamed us over the striker's reply to his own "England were sh*t" remarks. READ MORE: Inside England Euro 2024 training camp in town with mowing grass and eating eggs banREAD MORE: Harry Kane hits back at Gary Lineker over brutal X-rated England Euro 2024 rantThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more England Euro 2024 kit Buy England's Euro 2024 kit The Three Lions are among the favourites to win this summer's Euro 2024 tournament and you can get your hands on the brand new Nike home and away kits before the first whistle. So, I get it, it puts Harry on the spot, but I think he actually answered it fine.“What do you think of Gary Lineker trying to blame Daily Star Sport for Harry Kane's outburst?

June 24, 2024 13:33 UTC

President William Ruto has said he is ready to engage youths protesting against ‘harsh’ tax laws pushed by his administration. The group, Gen Z, have planned a week-long protest to push the MPs to reject the controversial Bill. They have stepped forward, tribeless, they have stepped forward peacefully and I want to tell them we are going to engage them to build a better nation," Ruto said. Organisers of the protests said politicians who voted 'Yes' for the Bill should not be allowed to speak in churches. I agree, let’s respect the church going forward,” he said.

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“When the economy slows down, the lottery may move forward,” Su Guojing, founder of the non-governmental trade organisation China Lottery Industry Salon, said in an interview with the website of state broadcaster CCTV. Gua gua le sales accounted for 26.1 per cent of the total, representing a 81.4 per cent year on year increase. As of 2022, central and local governments had divided lottery proceeds equally, including income from gua gua le. “In the end, my luck was pretty good, so I’d get a ticket every so often.”But amid the scarcity of gua gua le tickets, it takes Men longer to find tickets. And in the first four months of 2024, 2,105 lottery-related companies registered in China, representing a year-on-year increase of 158.92 per cent.

June 24, 2024 13:13 UTC

Dagoretti South MP John Kiarie has issued a public apology following widespread backlash over his comments regarding the authenticity of images and the legitimacy of protests against the Finance Bill 2024. In a handwritten letter, Kiarie on Monday expressed regret for his "unnecessary, misguided and insensitive" remarks made during the heated debate on the bill in Parliament. ADVERTISEMENTPulse Live Kenya"I truly apologise for comments I made regarding the protest and the authenticity of certain images," Kiarie began. The apology comes in the wake of significant online criticism, where Kenyans accused Kiarie of trivialising the legitimate concerns of protesters. ADVERTISEMENTHis initial comments had claimed that the protests were "fake" and suggested that some of the photos shared online did not represent the true state of affairs.

June 24, 2024 12:59 UTC

Amidst massive protests planned in Kenya on Tuesday over the controversial Finance Bill 2024, several international and local organisations are raising concerns about the possibility of an internet shutdown by the government. The organisations say shutting down or throttling the internet would be a gross violation of fundamental human rights. These organisations include Access Now, Amnesty International Kenya, Article 19 Eastern Africa, the Law Society of Kenya, The Police Reforms Working Group, the Bloggers Association of Kenya, the Kenya Human Rights Commission, and the Kenya Medical Association. Other concerns raised by the organisations are shadow-banning hashtags or a mass media ban on live reporting. Other bodies including Kictanet, Paradigm Initiative, and Internet Society Kenya Chapter have also joined the calls.

June 24, 2024 12:53 UTC

Nation Media Group has announced the return of the comedy show Churchill Show to NTV, two years after the show moved from NTV. Churchill Show, led by the ‘father’ of the modern comedy entertainment industry, Daniel Ndambuki, also known as Churchill, left NTV two years ago for Cape Media's TV47. Now, there is joy among comedy fans as the show is set to return to its original home, NTV. Announcing the news, NTV stated that the decision was driven largely by fans who have been asking for the return of Churchill Show for a long time. The Churchill Show first aired on NTV in 2007 and ended in May 2022.

June 24, 2024 12:08 UTC

Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma has declared that he will subject any of his children who do not participate in the anti-Finance Bill protests to a DNA test. In a post on X, Kaluma asserted that the youth of Kenya must unite to achieve what the older generation could not. "Any child of mine who will not join other children of Kenya in the streets this Tuesday to protest over-taxation and government corruption will face a DNA test! Despite the widespread protests, 204 Members of Parliament voted in favor of the Bill, while 105 voted against it. With the majority in favor, the Bill will now move to the Committee of the whole House for amendments starting next Tuesday.

June 24, 2024 12:08 UTC

By MONITOR More by this AuthorUganda President Yoweri Museveni is expected to receive a global award next month in Canada for his “distinguished leadership and dedication” in the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic. The award will be given at the First International Post-Covid Conference in Toronto, Canada. Uganda has faced several disease outbreaks such as Ebola virus disease, Covid-19 and Marburg, and scientists from the country have helped other nations contain the Ebola outbreaks. During the pandemic, President Museveni held several meetings with scientists and periodically addressed Ugandans about the progress in the fight and gave updates about the control measures. “I have been a doctor for 22 years now, I had never seen a disease which makes people require supplemental oxygen like Covid-19,” Dr Kirenga said.

June 24, 2024 11:59 UTC

United States - Gen Zs are increasingly gathering support against the Finance Bill 2024, with Kenyans abroad joining the protests. Kenyans in Los Angeles and Washington DC have held Anti-finance bill protests outside the embassy (l). Source: InstagramIn Washington DC and Los Angeles, USA, young demonstrators rallied at the Kenyan embassy to show solidarity with their counterparts in Kenya. One Kenya One people, one people one voice," they sang as they held placards with #reject finance bill and #Rutomustgo prints. What else you need to know about finance bill protestsProofreading by Otukho Jackson, a multimedia journalist and copy editor at TUKO.co.keSource: TUKO.co.ke

June 24, 2024 10:58 UTC

Stay TUNED,"NTV has disclosed that the renowned Churchill Show will make a grand return to the screens. "The wait is over, Kenya, the legendary Churchill Show is making its grand return after years of requests from you, the fans. The station shared photos of Churchill Show host Daniel Ndambuki, popularly known as Churchill, exchanging documents with NTV personnel. Churchill Show host Daniel Ndambuki (left)NTV pulled the plug on Churchill Show in February 2022, 15 years after the show was launched at the station. After the NTV exit, Churchill Show made a comeback at TV47 on March 19, 2022.

June 24, 2024 10:54 UTC

According to The Africa Centre, the partnership, which coincides with its 60th anniversary, will involve “driving a strong social responsibility agenda and jointly hosting events that honour our rich history while envisioning the future.”“Our shared passion for Africa’s potential, particularly among young people, will ensure our work is impactful,” The Africa Centre CEO Olu Alake said. Key 2024 highlights of the partnership include the Mandela Day Commemoration in July, the 90th birthday celebration of Nigerian Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka, also in July, the 100th anniversary of Bissau-Guinean and Cape Verdean agricultural engineer, political organiser and diplomat Amilcar Cabral, and a Royal Albert Hall variety performance in December, among others. Over the years, The Africa Centre has hosted African music icons like Remmy Ongala, Kanda Bongo Man, Angélique Kidjo and Baaba Maal. In August, Afro Nation will be returning to Detroit following its maiden American edition in August 2023. It will be headlined by Afrobeats stars Davido, Burna Boy, Asake and Rema, as well as US rapper Lil Wayne.

June 24, 2024 10:52 UTC

On this episode, we delve into the world of hair transformation with L'Oreal Professionnel's groundbreaking Absolute Molecular Repair range. we follow the remarkable journey of a model with severely damaged hair, from the effects of heat styling and plaiting to dry and lifeless strands. Ambassador Favoured who is our expert and also the PPD Education Manager L'oreal East Africa takes us through the intricate process of Absolute Molecular Repair, showcasing its benefits and demonstrating the remarkable transformation at each step. If you want to experience the magic as damaged hair is rejuvenated, revealing healthy in just a single application or just curious about the product and what it does ,then this episode is for you . The final result is nothing short of spectacular, a testament to the product's ability to breathe new life into even the most damaged hair all because of the L'Oreal Professionnel's Absolute Molecular Repair.

June 24, 2024 10:21 UTC