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According to Mwaura who addressed a press conference on Saturday, June 22, powerful international players have splashed money to fund the Gen Z protests. The government spokesperson noted that this is due to President William Ruto’s support for Russia following its invasion of Ukraine which sparked conflict. He did not clarify the support for Russia referenced in his address as Kenya has been clear in its support for Ukraine to end the war. There are people with problems with that,” Mwaura alleged without mentioning the powers that are not happy. He (Ruto) said we find new finance infrastructure internationally,” Mwaura implored.

The 31-year-old was honoured at the inaugural Singapore Children’s Book Festival opening ceremony on June 21 and took home $10,000. Chang’s artwork, which was among more than 40 entries received, was from The Little Singapore Book’s second edition released in 2022. - ILLUSTRATION: CHLOE CHANGHe adds: “There are existing prizes for children’s book authors, but one focused on illustrators is long overdue. She recalls taking two weeks to complete the winning spread, a digital illustration, in The Little Singapore Book. Chang has more than 20 children’s books published locally and overseas.

Naivasha, the second biggest town in Nakuru county and a resort town, that attracts many tourists. A few meters from the Naivasha railway station is the town’s sewer treatment plant, established in 1974, and built far from the town centre. But, due to population growth and the town’s expansion, the plant finds itself almost in the centre of the town. Naivasha is a wildlife hot spot, with Lake Naivasha about a kilometer away…never would the planners have thought that one of the largest land mammals would turn this place into home. May 5, 2024

Listen to the people: Catholic bishops appeal to governmentCatholic bishops have warned the government not to live in denial amid the growing anti-tax revolt in the country. Chairman of the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB), Archbishop Maurice Muhatia, expressed concern that the street protests led by Generation Z could spiral out of control and cause political instability. We have serious concerns and we think it should not be passed in its current form,” Archbishop Muhatia said on Sunday while presiding over a mass at Our Lady Queen of Peace Muhoroni Parish. Archbishop Muhatia, however, discouraged both politicians and the youth from turning churches into podiums to make political statements. As the Catholic Church, we have called on parish leaders to ensure that places of worship are respected.

Nairobi - Churches have maintained their backing for Gen Z following their protests against the contentious Finance Bill 2024. Nick Korir, senior pastor Nairobi Chapel (l). Source: FacebookHow did Nairobi Chapel react to Gen Zs' demos? Nairobi Chapel on Ngong Road praised the younger generation for their bravery in showing patriotism and striving for the nation's freedom. Additionally, he confirmed receiving messages from Gen Z urging him to recall an invitation note to President William Ruto for his upcoming enthronement ceremony.

During a press briefing, Mwaura alleged that there were certain powerful international players financing Gen-Z protests against the Finance Bill. He remarked that this was likely due to President William Ruto’s support of Russia during the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. It is not clear which Russia support Mwaura was alluding to as the President has been unequivocal in supporting Ukraine's efforts to end the war. Mwaura further remarked that some international players were not happy that Ruto had stated Kenya was being affected by the Russian conflict. Mwaura further remarked that the West was not happy with Ruto’s plan to reduce over-reliance on the United States dollar.

He also advised parents of children with health issues to stop living in denial and seek appropriate help. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), over 66 percent of the 120 million people with sickle cell disease live in Africa. The WHO report indicates that approximately 300,000 children are born with sickle cell disease globally each year, with 240,000 of them born in Africa. Jacinta Ochieng', a sickle cell anemia warrior, told *The Standard* that she has been a long-time beneficiary of blood donations, appreciating the efforts by organizers in curbing blood shortages in hospitals. "I was born with sickle cell and have been dependent on transfusions often since childhood.

Government spokesman, Isaac Mwaura now alleges that foreign powers could be behind the Finance Bill protests by Kenyan youths. He insisted that they want to have a strong country and that this can only be achieved by engaging with the government. "We want a strong country and we cannot destabilise this country like in Libya and Arab Spring in Egypt. Last week, Gen Zs in Kenya staged countrywide protests over the Finance Bill, 2024 calling for its rejection, over punitive taxes. On Thursday, various other parts of the country joined the protests including Kisii, Kisumu, Nakuru, Nyeri, Nanyuki, among others.

A "significant" number of flights from Manchester Airport are expected to be delayed or cancelled due to a "major" power cut, its operator has said. The airport said a number of flights had already been cancelled and more were expected to be affected throughout the day. "Passengers due to fly from Terminal 3 should come to the airport as normal unless advised otherwise by their airline, but could be affected by delays," the airport said. The flights of those already at the airport would be prioritised as efforts to "work through that backlog" continued, a spokesman said. An airport source said the power cut "literally knocked everything off".

President William Ruto has addressed the ongoing protests by Kenyan youths against the Finance Bill 2024. Speaking in Nyahururu on Sunday, Ruto expressed pride in the young people who have peacefully come forward, transcending tribal affiliations, to make their voices heard. His remarks follow nationwide demonstrations by Kenyan Generation Z against what they deem as punitive provisions in the Finance Bill 2024. Last week, protests spread across Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisii, Kisumu, Nakuru, Nyeri, Nanyuki, and other regions, demanding the rejection of the Finance Bill 2024 due to its harsh tax implications. Despite the protests, 204 Members of Parliament voted in favor of the Bill, while 105 voted against it.

Government spokesman Isaac Mwaura has called out the organisers of 'Where’s Crazy Nairobian’ X space for not allowing them to respond to some of the issues raised. While the daylong X space called for the release of blogger Billy Simani alias Crazy Nairobian, it was also a platform for Kenyans to raise concerns on the contentious Finance Bill, 2024. According to Mwaura, while the organisers had good intentions, they should have given the government side a chance to speak. Mwaura in a statement at midnight, on Saturday, said there was a lot of misinformation on the space. He said this is why it would have been important for the government officials to be given a chance to speak.

President William Ruto has urged the church to continue praying for the nation, and especially the Executive arm of the government. Speaking during a Sunday service in Nyahururu, Ruto said they need prayers as they continue leading the country. This is loosely translated to, "We urge the church as a whole to pray for our nation of Kenya because it is a God-fearing nation". The Gen Zs have no tribe, no religion, no class but they are our children not enemies of the nation," he said. He urged the police not to use excessive force while dealing with the protesters and the Gen Zs likewise to keep the law.

Last night, Paraguay was announced as a new host for the 2025 World Rally Championship, marking a historic moment for South America. Paraguay is gearing up to make automotive history by hosting a round of the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) in 2025. Moreover, Paraguayan drivers have dominated the last 11 editions of the FIA CODASUR South American Rally Championship. FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem also highlighted the broader implications of this move. "Welcoming Paraguay to the FIA World Rally Championship in 2025 is a fantastic opportunity for the series and all its stakeholders to explore new horizons," he said.