Taylor Swift has took to the stage in Anfield, to play the first of her three Eras Tour concerts in Liverpool. A day before the star took to the stage, dedicated fans queued for official Eras Tour merchandise. The global Eras tour kicked off in March 2023 in Arizona, before heading across the United States and Europe. It's believed that The Eras Tour became the first tour in history to surpass $1 billion in revenue, making it the highest-grossing tour of all time. We'll be covering everything Taylor Swift over the next few days, as Liverpool is turned into Taylor Town.

June 13, 2024 18:54 UTC

This year, Mr Hully, who is based in Bromley, east London, said he has spent around £70 to purchase 24 beers to represent each of the 24 teams taking to Euro 2024 – which kicks off on Friday with Germany v Scotland. His latest social media post revealing his Euro 2024 collection has earned more than eight million views on X, formerly Twitter, which he said seemed “mental”. 24 countries. “The beers have actually been brewed in their home countries, so the Croatian beer was from Croatia, the Dutch beer was from the Netherlands,” he said. Ahead of Euro 2024, Mr Hully said he was feeling hopeful although he felt it would be a quarter-final knockout for England.

June 13, 2024 18:20 UTC

Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Rwandan finance ministers will be outlining their budgetary allocations to key priority sectors to bolster economic growth and the various taxation measures to fund the budgets. Kenya has been allowed by EAC finance ministers to continue charging import duty on rice at 35 percent instead of the EAC rate of 75 percent for another one year. Also, wheat will be imported at 10 percent import duty instead of the EAC 35 percent. Imported leather bags to stay at 35 percent instead of the EAC 25 percent. New custom measuresKenya granted duty remission on import of assembly items for mobile phones, smartphones and laptops.

June 13, 2024 18:15 UTC

Photo credit: @sct.dimma/TikTokSource: UGCWhy did woman relocate to abroad? She lauded her husband's unwavering support, and acknowledging his crucial role in helping her adapt to their new surroundings, as shown by @sct.dimma. Igbo men don't abandon their own especially with those you cuties... explore more sis.”Dee:“I almost swear for your husband. I was already feeling emotional was about to curse your husband.”Maks:“Na so the innocent man for don begin collect swear. In the clip, she revealed that her initial role involved nursing duties, such as monitoring vital signs and dispensing medicines.

June 13, 2024 17:44 UTC

Photo Credit: Nadtochiy, Chris CollinsSource: UGCWhat qualities is the man looking for in a woman? @_meera__abdul disclosed this on X, noting that the man is her good friend. According to @_meera__abdul, the third wife will have kids after two years, adding that the man is working on moving permanently from the Netherlands to Saudi Arabia. @MamaRose4D said:"Please let us know when he is looking for his 4th wife. @zeezain_ab said:"How does he want to move to Netherlands with 3 wives or only the third wife would move abroad?"

June 13, 2024 17:44 UTC





Unlike in Scotland, fans will be able to enjoy a beer during the game with tournament sponsor Bitburger the only brand on offer. Attendees will have to fork out €7 for 500ml of beer, a little less than the standard UK pint. 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. Coke, Fanta, Sprite, Lilt, and Monster are available in 500ml volumes at the hefty price of €6. Prices were showing in the stadium as it geared up for the opening game of Euro 2024.

June 13, 2024 16:27 UTC

Monica Kivuti, a magistrate at the Makadara Law Courts, was shot after rejecting the bond request for the police officer's wife, Chief Registrar of the Judiciary Winfridah Mokaya said in a statement. "Immediately (after) this decision was pronounced, a person shot at the magistrate," Ms Mokaya said. "He was... fatally shot by a fellow officer who was in the court," the report said. Court closedFollowing the shooting, the Chief Justice on Thursday evening announced the closure of Makadara Law Courts until Monday, June 17, 2024 “for security reinforcement”. The CJ directed that all matters at the Makadara Law Courts be heard virtually, and those requiring physical appearance be moved to Milimani Law Courts.

June 13, 2024 16:24 UTC

Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa, recently arrested in connection with a murder case, is accused of attempting to bribe three men to take the blame for the crime. According to the police, Darshan offered each of the men five lakh rupees to confess to the murder. Investigations suggest that Renuka Swamy had sent offensive texts to Darshan’s co-star and girlfriend, Pavithra Gowda. Darshan Thoogudeepa allegedly hired Raghavendra, also known as Raghu, who is the convenor of his fan club in Chitradurga, to gather information on Renuka Swamy. The victim’s wife claims that Raghu picked up Renuka Swamy from near their home before the murder.

June 13, 2024 16:03 UTC

The incident, which has brought to the forefront the darker aspects of celebrity worship, has also drawn a response from filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma. On Thursday morning, the director took to his X handle to express his thoughts on the matter, highlighting the bizarre nature of the 'star worship syndrome'. In connection with this incident, Darshan, Pavithra, and 11 others reportedly tracked down Renukaswamy, tortured him, and eventually dumped his body in a storm-water drain. Ram Gopal Varma's post sheds light on the broader issue of fan worship, which has become a pervasive problem in the southern part of the country. This is not the first time Varma has spoken out against fan worship.

June 13, 2024 15:22 UTC

Nairobi faces shutdown as cash crunch worsens amid budget crisisA cash crisis has hit the Nairobi City County Government after Controller of Budget Margaret Nyakang’o blocked a supplementary budget meant to finance operations. “Only 108 capital expenditure projects worth Sh8.5 billion will be financed out of the previously recommended 279 capital expenditure projects worth Sh14 billion. The development budget in the Agriculture sector has also been reduced from Sh96.3 million to Sh27.7 million. Allocations for the projects worth Sh4.2 billion was rerouted to other areas. Following the rejection of the budget, the county government has a few weeks to prepare another supplementary budget ahead of the beginning of a new financial year in July

June 13, 2024 14:39 UTC

The National Treasury Choir set the mood for the nation ahead of budget reading on Thursday. The choir could be seen outside the National Treasury building, their voices resonating well with the financial exercise ahead. Clad in professional attire, the choir members sang melodiously, their voices echoing the hopes and concerns of Kenyans awaiting the unveiling of the 2024/25 budget estimates. The event is underway with all eyes are on Treasury CS Njuguna Ndung’u as he reads the budget estimates. However, the choir’s performance wasn’t merely a celebration of music but served as a poignant reminder of the challenges facing Kenya’s economy.

June 13, 2024 14:36 UTC

Gor Mahia will leverage their remaining Kenyan Premier League matches to perfect their craft ahead of next month's Cecafa Kagame Cup, captain Philemon Otieno has said. The record Kenyan champions will fly the nation's flag at the regional inter-club showpiece, which resumes after a two-year sabbatical. On Wednesday, Otieno emphasised their intention to finish the season with a bang, saying their final two matches will be more like training sessions. "We are by no means underrating our opponents but our last two matches will give us a chance to gauge our potential for the Cecafa Kagame Cup," Otieno said. Previously known as the Cecafa Club Cup, the regional football showpiece was renamed the Kagame Interclub Cup in 2002 when Rwandan President Paul Kagame became the major sponsor.

June 13, 2024 14:17 UTC

Two Kenyan women have been stranded in India since April due to inadequate detention facilities in the Asian nation. Detention centres in India are created to accommodate refugees in the country after they post bail in court. However, this order was also opposed by the central government which remarked that the area in question did not have facilities to accommodate women. The two women are facing this dilemma despite the Indian government ordering the creation of a detention centre for women in September 2022. Currently, the two are being held at the Sakhi One Stop Centre which also lacks enough facilities to accommodate the Kenyan woman.

June 13, 2024 14:03 UTC

All eyes are on the National Treasury as it prepares to submit its budget proposal estimated at Ksh 4 trillion to parliament for approval. While addressing journalists ahead of the submission, Treasury Principal Secretary Chris Kiptoo noted that the proposed budget seeks to strike a balance between expenditure and revenue. However, the initial discussions will highlight the government's expenditure more as it seeks to address critical issues raised by Kenyans. The budget submission will involve several stakeholders including the Ministry of Treasury and The National Assembly's Finance and Budget and Appropriations Committees. Under the expenditure, the Executive has been allocated Ksh2.24 trillion, parliament Ksh43 billion and Judiciary Ksh23 billion.

June 13, 2024 13:35 UTC

Makokha cried uncontrollably as his wife was being laid to rest. Source: YoutubeDid Makokha faint during wife's burial? Makokha, who was supported by his friend Ondiek Nyuka Kwota, shed tears and was at some point seen wiping as he looked into the grave. May her wife's soul rest in peace, all shall be well." Makokha pampered his wife with praises, and in his tribute, he shared how much he loved her.

June 13, 2024 13:26 UTC