Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has defended his agenda saying it has the backing of ordinary citizens. When you hear me speak, it is what the ground is saying,” he explained. Gachagua has been facing criticism from President William Ruto's allies for allegedly spreading tribal politics through his calls for a united Mt Kenya region. Last Sunday, Gachagua maintained that he will not relent in pushing for the interests and unity of the Mt Kenya region. The DP added that the unity he is championing is for the entire country but he is doing it “bottom-up.”

In light of the planned deployment of Kenyan troops to Haiti, President William Ruto on Friday, June 14, sought support from G7 members. Addressing the high-profile summit, President Ruto emphasised the urgency of deploying troops to the Caribbean nation. He urged G7 member states to increase their support for Kenya as it prepares to send police officers to Haiti. "This is why Kenya calls on the G7 to urgently support the multinational security support mission to Haiti." Speaking at a church service in Nakuru, President Ruto disclosed that the deployment would happen in the next two weeks.

Today, Kenya is a world leader in deploying solar energy, which has helped transform the nation’s economy and Kenyan citizens’ lives for the better. This commendable achievement has played a pivotal role in elevating Kenya's electrification rate, with over 30% attributed to off-grid solar lanterns and solar home systems (KEREA, 2024). Such measures jeopardise Kenya's burgeoning solar industry and render solar products unaffordable for many low-income and off-grid families and businesses. However, solar companies anticipate having to lay off full-time staff in Kenya and cancel hiring plans if the Finance Bill applies VAT to solar products. GOGLA, a global solar energy association, calculated that adding VAT to solar products would undermine Kenya’s intended tax revenue generation.

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Niall Horan surprised a fan with front row tickets to his sold out concert at Madison Square Garden following a viral tweet. At the time, the singer replied: “If I could I would” – and he has made good of that promise. Two years later, the singer kept his promise, writing a letter to the fan who manifested the sold-out shows. Horan wrote, “You promised me you’d be front row if I sold out MSG and here we are… you’re here but not in the front row”. Horan said to the crowd, “This tweet has done the rounds right up until this very moment, it’s pretty famous amongst our fan group”.

Azimio instructs its MPs to shoot down William Ruto’s Sh3.9trn BudgetThe fight against President William Ruto’s proposed Sh3.914 trillion Budget has gone a notch higher, with the Opposition instructing its MPs to shoot it down, citing “massive corruption” and “misplaced allocations”. Watch: CS Njuguna Ndung’u unveils President Ruto’s maiden budgetThe alliance led by Raila Odinga also condemned what it termed as “punitive taxes” in Finance Bill 2024, saying the measures taken to finance the ambitious Budget would stifle the economy. Preaching austerityThe coalition took issue with increased multi-billion-shilling allocations to the Office of the President, the Office of the Deputy President and at least five ministries yet Dr Ruto’s regime has been preaching austerity. The State Department for Devolution has an increase of Sh 2.6 billion in development expenditure. Any MP who does otherwise will be subjected to disciplinary action as per the rules of the party,” Mr Sifuna said.

passed away June 6, with family by her side. Service to celebrate thelife will be 1 p.m. Friday, June 14, at the Chapel of Fedeking Funeral Service, Oakvale, WV. Burial in Fairview Cemetery, Narrows, VA.

LAURA Woods has revealed she was making just £30 a job when she first started working for talkSPORT. Now, the 36-year-old, who is a pundit for this year's Euros, has become one of the most popular sports presenters in the country. She told reality stars Pete Wicks and Sam Thompson she started out as a runner for Sky Sports before joining talkSPORT. “Because I’m an Arsenal fan, everything I say about Arsenal is clipped up and put on social media. Laura Woods pulls out Fury vs Usyk coverage as TNT Sports host forced into emergency surgery after lampshade accident"All of a sudden your words have all this weight, there’s such a big responsibility,” Laura shared.

Police officers yesterday managed to arrest two people accused of smuggling and selling cannabis (bhang) in a series of rapid early morning raids in Kilindini, the main part of the Port of Mombasa, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) said. “As the clock struck 6:00 AM, Collins Omondi seized the parcel and discretely stowed it in his Subaru Treza,” said DCI. The officers then tailed the vehicle up to Fazuka Apartment Complex in Utange Solian, where they swiftly arrested the unsuspecting smuggler. Along with the second suspect, the police seized more bhang weighing 12kg after searching the house. With the exhibit, the two were whisked away to police cells awaiting arraignment in court for violating drug laws.

14 June 2024 16:42 (UTC+04:00)Nazrin Abdul Read moreIn the first five months of this year, Azerbaijan witnessed a 19.5 percent decrease in petroleum coke exports, totaling 101.6 thousand tons, Azernews reports citing the State Customs Committee. Comparatively, during the same period in 2023, Azerbaijan exported 126.2 thousand tons of petroleum coke, valued at $39,904.3 thousand. It's worth highlighting that petroleum coke, commonly referred to as petcoke, is a solid carbon-rich substance generated during the refining of crude oil. It emerges as a byproduct when heavy crude oil undergoes the refining process to yield gasoline, diesel fuel, and other refined products. Refinement entails subjecting crude oil to high temperatures, a process during which certain carbon and impurities remain as solid residues.

High-end vehicle owners to pay over Sh400,000 a yearOwners of high-end cars will pay at least Sh400,000 for the annual motor vehicle tax after the National Treasury did away with the Sh100,000 cap. This means owners of high-end units that cost upwards of Sh15 million will pay Sh420,000 every year, with bus and matatu owners equally hit by the removal of the cap. A 33-seater bus that goes for about Sh6.6 million will attract Sh165,000 while owners of 51-seater units that cost around Sh8.5 million will pay Sh212,500. According to Prof Ndung’u, Treasury targets to raise Sh58 billion through the motor vehicle tax, as part of the measures to collect Sh2.91 billion in ordinary collections for the financial year. Official data shows that the number of registered motor vehicles hit 2.19 million in 2022, up from 1.27 million eleven years ago.

Larry Madowo says he met Njambi Koikai while studying at Daystar University. Photo: Larry Madowo, Amizio TV. Among those present was CNN’s Larry Madowo, who gave a touching tribute to his friend. Larry disclosed that they first crossed paths while studying at Daystar University. "Only Njambi could bring Larry Madowo and Larry Asego in the same room.

Kisumu Day celebrate after winning against Kasagam. [Washington Onyango,Standard]Defending champions Kisumu Day are through to the Kisumu County Secondary School football semifinals. The Nyanza football giants hammered Kasagam 4-0 before humbling hosts Maseno School 3-0 on Thursday in the matches that kicked off at Maseno School. Benson ‘Maasai’ Lomuria was the star of the day as he scored a brace to help Kisumu Day in their opening Group A victory over Kasagam. Kisumu County Secondary School games Day One resultsGroup AKisumu Day 4-0 KasagamKisumu Day 3-0 Maseno SchoolMaseno 1-0 NyakokoNyakoko 0-3 KasagamGroup BNdiru 2-0 ObamboKatolo 0-1 Agai

On June 29, the Palate Palette reunion event will be held at the Zhongshan building in Kuala Lumpur. It will be held on July 5 and 6 at Damansara Performing Arts Centre (DPAC). Presented by Mahavidya Dance Theatre, this event supports arts education for underprivileged children in Klang Valley. On Aug 10, Randai Mudo Pak Belalang, a production by Pewara Dance Theatre showcasing Minangkabau folk theatre, is set to captivate audiences with martial arts, dance, and theatrical drama. August and September, marking Merdeka and Malaysia Day respectively, are set to deliver more exciting performing arts events.

The dentist warns that the dangers of sugar-free drinks lie in their high acidity levels. “Both fizzy and non-fizzy sugar-free drinks can be surprisingly bad for your teeth," the founder of AI-powered dental app Toothfairy. “While sugar in regular drinks forms harmful acid in the mouth, sugar-free drinks often contain phosphoric acid, citric acid and tartaric acid, all of which can damage our teeth. The expert continued: "Tooth enamel isn’t like skin or the soft tissues in your mouth, which can grow back after minor damage. Replace sugar-free drinks with teeth-friendly alternatives like water (natural or sparkling), unsweetened tea, milk and diluted juice, which have little or no sugar in them."