President William Ruto has joined other world leaders at the Group of Seven (G7) summit of the world's biggest economies in Italy. A provisional programme shows that President Ruto will be with his counterparts from the continent, including Tunisia's Kaïs Saïed, Mauritanian President Mohamed Ould Ghazouani, who is the current chair of the African Union, Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune and African Development Bank President Akinwumi Adesina. The G7 summit bkicked off on Thursday and brings together G7 members including Canada, France, Germany, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States (US) as well as hosts Italy. This is the third time Kenya has attended the G7 summit. President Ruto left for the event on Thursday.

Taylor Swift performed her 100th Eras Tour show last night in Liverpool, which came after the hitmaker stunned Scottish fans last weekend in Edinburgh - and tonight, she'll do it all over again. The Eras Tour sees the American singer, 34, perform for more than three hours to thousands of fans. viagogo and resale tickets Sites such as Viagogo and Vivid Seats allow fans to buy resale tickets from other fans. How to get tickets to the Eras TourTaylor Swift tickets are up for grabs on resale sites right now. Sites such as viagogo and Vivid Seats allow fans to buy resale tickets from other fans.

Argentina's president Javier Milei has vowed to get inflation back down. Photo: Marvin RECINOS / AFP/FileSource: AFPThe IMF executive board voted Thursday to approve a payout of almost $800 million for Argentina as it continues a program of drastic economic reforms under its libertarian president, Javier Milei. "The Executive Board assessed the program to be firmly on track, with all quantitative performance criteria through end-March 2024 met with margins," the International Monetary Fund said in a statement. The decision by the IMF executive board to approve the eighth review of its loan program with the Latin American nation will allow for the disbursement of just over $793 million, bringing the total disbursements under the existing program to more than $41 billion. "Continued efforts to support the vulnerable, broaden political support and ensure agile policymaking will also be necessary," it added.

Azimio La Umoja One Kenya Coalition party will today at 10:30 am hold a press conference addressing the Budget Estimates 2024/2025 and The Finance Bill, 2024. Sakaja to open Mama Margaret Uhuru HospitalNairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja will today officially open Mama Margaret Uhuru Hospital (MMUH). It is one of the largest facilities in the country and will serve residents of Korogocho and surrounding areas. CS Owalo to launch Jitume Digital Hub in KisumuICT CS Eliud Owalo will launch the Jitume Digital Hub at Seme TVC in Kisumu County on Friday at 2pm. Kenya Kwanza government is banking on enhancing skills among the youth through the new technology to enable them to access the digital job market.

M-Pesa users spared higher taxes on Treasury U-TurnThe Treasury has rescinded plans to raise excise duty on mobile money transfers, handing relief to millions of users reliant on such services, including Safaricom’s M-Pesa. National Treasury Cabinet Secretary Njuguna Ndung’u reversed plans to raise excise duty on mobile transfer agencies from 15 percent to 20 percent. Data by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics shows that the value of mobile money transactions hit Sh7.95 trillion in 2023, marking a marginal 0.57percent growth from Sh7.9trillion the previous year. This was the slowest pace of growth in the value of mobile money transactions in four years. According to analysts at consultancy firm KPMG, the number of mobile money transactions is likely to decline, hurting excise duty collection.

But it was always a fractious union between the punk kid from Canada and his New Jersey bandmates, and Bach was fired from Skid Row in 1996. It had about six songs on it, and three of them ended up on the first Skid Row album. I get the message that Skid Row can’t play with Kiss at Meadowlands because Prunella Scales are busy. I shouldn’t have been doing all that, but at the time I didn’t know what else to do. I do wish that the original Skid Row could put aside our differences and make another record, definitely.

Millicent Aywa, popularly known as Dem wa Facebook is a darling to many, thanks to her creativity. TUKO.co.ke’s latest 'Know Your Celebrity’ quiz below may reveal something you didn’t know about Dem wa Facebook. The rise of Dem wa FacebookFastest-growing content creator, Dem wa Facebook, has amassed a huge following in less than three years since she shot to fame. Dem wa Facebook Supports Polygamy, Says Women Should Sign Certificates to Agree to Have Co-WivesDem wa Facebook steals show at Amber Ray's daughter's birthdayDem wa Facebook trended for days recently after leaving heads turning at Amber Ray and Kennedy Rapudo's daughter's first party. Speaking to TUKO.co.ke, Dem wa Facebook revealed Amber bought her the dress which cost between KSh 10,000 to 15,000.

The 24-year-old made 50 appearances last season for the Blues, captaining the side under Pochettino – who left Stamford Bridge by mutual consent in May. “Of course he has done so much for me so I was sad,” Gallagher said on Pochettino’s exit. “I’m a Chelsea player right now and like I said I am just focused on England and the tournament,” he said. “When I was 15 or 16 I wasn’t good enough to play for the England youth team,” he revealed. “So I managed to work my way back into the England youth set-up and was lucky enough to stay in it.”

Whispers around Hollywood say Oppenheimer and The Fally Guy star Emily Blunt could be the star of Steven Spielberg’s next blockbuster. Word around the Hollywood water cooler is that Oppenheimer and The Fall Guy actress Emily Blunt is eyeing a role in Steven Spielberg’s next summer box office smasher. Kristie Macosko Krieger is producing, with Emily Blunt possibly starring alongside another lead. Teaming up with Steven Spielberg would be another feather in Blunt’s already ornate cap. I think that it will be a wildly entertaining film.”Are you excited about Emily Blunt potentially working with Steven Spielberg on a UFO film?

[Michael Mute, Standard]In response to the escalating climatic shocks that have besieged Kenya in recent years, the government has announced a substantial allocation of Sh5.9 billion to combat climate change. This move underscores the nation’s recognition of the urgent need to address environmental challenges, particularly in the face of extreme shocks like droughts and floods. Treasury Cabinet Secretary Njuguna Ndung’u said climate change emerged as a primary concern, reflecting Kenya’s vulnerability to its devastating impacts. A breakdown of the allocations reveals a comprehensive approach to environmental protection and climate action. Significant funds have been earmarked for expanding access to clean water, conserving forests, managing wildlife, and bolstering meteorological services.

Editor's Review President William Ruto on Thursday morning, June 13, chaired a Cabinet meeting at State House, Nairobi, ahead of the 2024/25 budget reading in Parliament. President William Ruto on Thursday morning, June 13, chaired a Cabinet meeting at State House, Nairobi, ahead of the 2024/25 budget reading in Parliament. According to a Cabinet despatch, the proposed 2024/25 budget seeks to reduce government borrowing to fund the budget. "In line with the administration's fiscal consolidation strategy, which seeks to reduce government borrowing, and in pursuit of the aspiration to achieve a balanced budget by 2027, the proposed budget consolidates these efforts by reducing the budget deficit by nearly 50%," read part of the Cabinet despatch. President William Ruto chairing a Cabinet meeting.

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Allianz Arena (Image: SNS)Thousands of Scotland fans descending on Munich's Allianz Arena will have to pay through the nose if they want even a soft drink. Steve Clarke's Scotland will face Germany in the opening game of Euro 2024 on Friday with 75,000 people attending. Unlike in Scotland, fans will be able to enjoy a beer during the game with tournament sponsor Bitburger the only brand on offer. Food and drink prices in Munich for #euro2024 pic.twitter.com/QrzTYCktM7 — Herald Sport (@HeraldSportScot) June 13, 2024But it's the soft drink prices that really turn the head. Prices were showing in the stadium as it geared up for the opening game of Euro 2024.

The UNHCR, appearing in a UK court, said it had evidence that refugees were not safe in Rwanda. Rwanda has accused UNHCR of "lying" when both were engaged in rescuing refugees from Libya. The Rwandan government has accused the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) of applying double standards and "lying" to British courts about Kigali's treatment of refugees, even while it is in the process of working with Kigali to help some 500 refugees from Libya. "This is just one in a series of wholly unserious allegations that have been levelled against us by the UNHCR," Rwanda said. Rwanda called this "absurd" and added that a group of people were found in violation of Rwanda immigration laws.

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