Ruto: I am waiting for MPs who will reject Finance Bill
President William Ruto has backed the proposal for an open ballot system during the voting for the Finance Bill 2023. Ruto said he is waiting to see the legislators who were going to oppose the Bill. The Bill which is already at the National Assembly awaiting the MPs' decision, has been subject to fierce criticism from leaders and Kenyans alike. Ruto called upon the Kenya Kwanza legislators to pass it while the opposition leader Raila Odinga has called unto Azimio MPs to reject it. "We will push for an open voting method for the Finance Bills and we shall count them one by one," Kalonzo said.
Source:The Star
June 04, 2023 18:44 UTC
Ruto Agrees with Raila On Open Voting For All MPs During Finance Bill Debate
The open ballot plan for the Finance Bill 2023 vote has the support of President William Ruto. Ruto stated that he is waiting to meet with the lawmakers who planned to reject the Bill. Ruto urged Kenya's Kwanza lawmakers to approve it, while Raila Odinga, the head of the opposition, urged Azimio MPs to oppose it. This is a contribution and savings plan for the affordable housing initiative, not a tax, according to Ruto. "We will push for an open voting method for the Finance Bills and we shall count them one by one.
Source:The Star
June 04, 2023 17:42 UTC
Nikola Jokic: How a chubby, Coke-guzzling Serbian kid became a two-time NBA MVP
'It's a really small town on the northwest of Serbia,' Jokic told SLAM magazine of the city roughly 40,000 people. In fact, Jokic actually quit basketball for six months in his early teens as he became obsessed with harness racing. 'Basketball was always in my life,' Jokic told SLAM magazine. Jokic would be named MVP of the junior league before moving to Mega Basket's senior team, where he continued to impress. Now Ognjena has become a frequent spectator at Nuggets games as Jokic has pushed Denver to the NBA Finals for the first time in franchise history.
Source:The Star
June 04, 2023 17:01 UTC
I have duty to reduce migrant hotel costs - Jenrick
The UK has to "reduce its reliance on hotels" for housing migrants and asylum seekers, immigration minister Robert Jenrick has said. He added it was "fair and reasonable" to ask asylum seekers to share rooms in hotels in some circumstances. It follows a dispute with asylum seekers over their temporary accommodation in central London. Last week, about 40 asylum seekers were offered space in a Pimlico hotel, but refused to enter after being asked to sleep four people per room. However, he denied it was government policy for asylum seekers and migrants to be housed in shared rooms.
Source:The Star
June 04, 2023 16:34 UTC
" Don't Act In Fear When Running The Country" Wetangula Advises Ruto
The speaker of the national assembly Moses Wetangula has asked president William Ruto not to act in fear when discharging his development agenda for the country. Here is a link: https://www.the-star.co.ke/news/2023-06-04-dont-act-in-fear-wetangula-urges-ruto/The speaker of the national assembly Moses Wetangula has urged the president not to fear Uhuru and Raila threats against his administration. The speaker has affirmed that the housing agenda which is being pushed by president William Ruto must materialize. Moses Wetangula has urged Ruto to remain firm and courageous just like he has always been and implement the agenda of government. Whether Ruto succeeds to push Raila and Uhuru further to the wall, let's wait and see.
Source:The Star
June 04, 2023 16:22 UTC
Murathe Spills The Beans On What Uhuru & Raila Will Do To The Kikuyu Nation in 2027 Before Elections
David Murathe, the former Jubilee Party Vice Chairman, has reiterated that despite retiring in 2022, former President Uhuru Kenyatta remains the political figurehead of the Mt Kenya region. During an interview with a local newspaper, Murathe expressed his belief that Uhuru's true political influence will be revealed in 2027. It is in that year when Uhuru will reportedly lead the Kikuyu community and specifically the Mt Kenya region in opposing President Ruto's perceived authoritarian rule. Despite relinquishing his position as President, Uhuru is said to still command a significant following in the region. According to Murathe, Uhuru will provide guidance to the Mt Kenya region in navigating the political landscape during the 2027 election cycle.
Source:Standard Digital
June 04, 2023 15:54 UTC
The magic of a personal touch
Hearing the laughter, concern, or support in a loved one’s voice strengthens the emotional connection, fostering a sense of belonging and deepening our relationships. When we reach out to loved ones and engage in meaningful conversations, it acts as a powerful antidote to loneliness. Engaging in phone conversations also encourages active listening and empathy. This heightened sense of attentiveness allows us to truly understand and empathize with our loved ones, strengthening our emotional intelligence too. Are you also aware that talking to loved ones has a therapeutic effect on our mental well-being?
Source:Standard Digital
June 04, 2023 15:14 UTC
MLB roundup: Padres' stars shine in shutout of Cubs
Strider (6-2), who now has 113 strikeouts in 12 starts, worked six-plus innings, allowing three hits, two runs and four walks. Diamondbacks starter Ryne Nelson (2-3) took the loss, allowing three runs on six hits in 4 2/3 innings. Corey Seager had three hits, three runs and three RBIs and Nathaniel Lowe had three hits and three RBIs for the Rangers. Javier (7-1) limited the Angels to one run on six hits with no walks and five strikeouts over six innings. Guardians rookie left-hander Logan Allen (3-2) allowed two runs and seven hits in six innings to win his second straight start.
Source:The Star
June 04, 2023 14:33 UTC
A night of writing, reading and performance
Last Wednesday, over 100 writers, poets and creatives spent the evening at Goethe-Institute Nairobi, in a writers' workshop. Erika and Professor Mikhail both guided the writers on the craft of writing. While the Kenyan literary scene is experiencing a boom in poetry and prose writing workshops or masterclasses, the quality of the output of Kenyan writing is yet to reflect at global level. Professor Mikhail is not a stranger to the Kenyan literary scene. Professor Mikhail, who immigrated to the United States from the former USSR, has published a number of books including Every Hunter Wants to Know, Notes from Cyberground: Trumpland and My Old Soviet Feeling.
Source:Standard Digital
June 04, 2023 14:24 UTC
Shakahola massacre: Exhumation of bodies to resume Monday
The third phase of the exhumation exercise in Shakahola forest, Kilifi county will begin resume on Monday, June 5. Speaking on Sunday, Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki said the process had taken a two-week break to allow pathologists to conduct post-mortem examinations on the 129 bodies that had been exhumed. “We have lost many people and exhumed 242 bodies so far, of people who were starved to death, hit with blunt and sharp objects or strangled,” he said. So far, 91 people including one who died in hospital have been rescued and 19 victims have already been reunited with their families. Just the way we handle criminals hiding under Islam, we will equally deal with those hiding under Christianity.
Source:The Star
June 04, 2023 14:12 UTC
Horrific accident between bus, taxi claims multiple lives
An accident with multiple fatalities happened on the R61 between Flagstaff and Lusikisiki around 13:45 today, 4 June. According to Unathi Binqose, spokesperson for the Department of Transport in the Eastern Cape, an accident involving a minibus taxi and a long distance bus claimed the lives of 11 people, while 14 others sustained injuries. A single decker bus with 18 occupants traveling from Lusikisiki collided with a taxi carrying 16 occupants from Flagstaff. "A total of 11 occupants from the minibus taxi died on the scene - nine adults and two children. Binqose said details surrounding the accident are still unknown at this stage and will form part of police investigations.
Source:News 24
June 04, 2023 13:23 UTC
Four men in a tuk-tuk: The ultimate road trip to raise funds for wildlife rangers
The road trip looked to raise awareness of the challenges East African rangers face. When four friends left Kenya in 2021, taking an unusual road trip in two tuk-tuks to raise funds for game rangers, they thought it would take them three months to reach Cape Town. Ivo Horsey, his brother Jasper, and their friends Robbie Thouless and Josh Porter hatched the plan for the cross-country road trip during the Covid-19 pandemic. While out exploring nature, the four men were touched by the trials that game rangers in the national parks around their home were facing. Supplied Tuk South Supplied Tuk South"If those rangers weren’t there, those parks wouldn’t have survived.
Source:News 24
June 04, 2023 12:56 UTC
The ultimate June gaming guide
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2The sequel to Breath of the Wild is an open-world action-adventure game set in a post-apocalyptic Hyrule. In this new installation, expect a darker tone and storyline as well as familiar and new game play. And the open world is filled with dungeons, events and world bosses to discover. Removing one tank from each team will speed up game play and place more emphasis on skill. RedfallRedfall is an open-world action role-playing game set in a town under siege by vampires.
Source:The Star
June 04, 2023 12:55 UTC
Official! Karim Benzema leaves Real Madrid after 14 illustrious years
Karim Benzema leaves Real Madrid: After much talk of a lucrative move to the Saudi League, Real Madrid captain Karim Benzema has opted to call it quits after a spectacular and unforgettable career at the Spanish club. Real Madrid and the French striker agreed to call time on their fairy story. Karim Benzema joined Real Madrid in 2009, at the age of 21, and has been a pivotal figure in the club’s golden era. With 647 appearances, Karim Benzema is the fifth player to wear the white shirt the most times, and he is Real Madrid’s second-all-time best scorer with 353 goals. An institutional act of homage and farewell to Karim Benzema will take place at Real Madrid Sport City next Tuesday, June 6, at 12:00 pm (CEST), and will be attended by the club president, Florentino Pérez.
Source:News 24
June 04, 2023 11:24 UTC
Free cancer screening as nation marks cancer survivors day
The Thika level 5 hospital has urged Kenyans to go for frequent cancer screening. On Sunday, the hospital moved to offer free cancer screening to anyone who visits the medical institution on site. This comes as the nation marks National Cancer Survivors Day. The hospital offered free cancer screening to encourage Kenyans to get screened as lives can be saved if cancers are detected early. The theme of this year's National Cancer Survivors Day is : A celebration of life- I am thriving.
Source:Daily Nation
June 04, 2023 11:17 UTC