Government Greenlights Peaceful Anti-Finance Bill Protest Amid Strict Conditions

The Kenyan government has announced it will permit the nationwide anti-Finance Bill protest scheduled for Tuesday, June 25, provided it remains peaceful. In a rare move, Interior Security Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki confirmed on Monday that demonstrators can proceed as long as they adhere to the rule of law. The protests, which began last week,…

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Climate Concerns Surround 2024 Paris Olympics Amid Scrapped Carbon Emissions Cap

Organizers of the 2024 Paris Olympics promised “unprecedented” climate action by halving the carbon footprint of previous Games and funding projects to reduce greenhouse gases. However, experts are skeptical, especially after organizers abandoned a pledge to set a hard limit on overall carbon emissions. Approximately one-third of the emissions from the three-week event are expected…

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President William Ruto Departs for G7 Summit and Peace Summit in Switzerland

On Thursday evening, President William Ruto departed Kenya for a significant diplomatic mission, attending the 50th G7 summit in Italy and a subsequent peace summit in Switzerland. According to a communique from State House Spokesperson Hussein Mohamed, Ruto’s itinerary includes addressing key global challenges and advocating for a fairer international financial system. G7 Summit in…

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Residents Plead for Help to Retrieve Drowned Man from Swollen River Thiba in Kirinyaga County

Residents of Kithogondo village in Mwea, Kirinyaga County, are appealing for assistance to retrieve the body of a man who was swept away while swimming in the swollen River Thiba on Wednesday afternoon. Elisha Wairimu, a local resident, recounted the harrowing incident, explaining that the man dived into the river but was quickly overtaken by…

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Meldina Sande Determined to Secure Spot in Malkia Strikers’ Final Squad

Kenya Prisons’ left attacker Meldina Sande has vowed to work her way into coach Japheth Munala’s plans after being named in Malkia Strikers’ 19-member provisional squad ahead of the FIVB Challenger Cup and the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. The 27-year-old Mukumu Girls’ High School alumnus last played for the national team during the 2022 FIVB…

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Kenya’s Creative Strategies to Finance Ksh.4 Trillion Budget

The government of Kenya is exploring innovative ways to raise resources for the upcoming Ksh.4 trillion budget, which will be presented on Thursday by the National Treasury Cabinet Secretary. One significant proposal comes from Transport CS Kipchumba Murkomen, who suggests increasing the road maintenance levy on petrol and diesel. This move could see fuel prices…

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