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Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka during a briefing with the leadership of The Nairobi Handcraft Industries and Co-operative Societies at the SKM Command Centre on June 19, 2024. IMAGE: Kalonzo Musyoka/X In Summary: Wiper Leader Kalonzo Musyoka commends young Kenyans for leading protests against the Finance Bill. MPs pass the Finance Bill through the Second Reading despite public dissent. Wiper Leader Kalonzo Musyoka has expressed admiration for the young generation of Kenyans who led anti-Finance Bill protests this week. On Tuesday and Thursday, young Kenyans took to the streets to voice their opposition to the proposed new taxes in the Bill. Despite their efforts, MPs passed the Bill through the Second Reading, with 204 voting in favor, 115 against, and 30 absent. The...

Turkana Central MP Joseph Emathe at Parliament building. PHOTO: MP Joseph Emathe Turkana Central Member of Parliament Hon. Joseph Emathe is now demanding justice to slain fishermen Daniel Esinyen who was shot and killed by Kenya Wildlife Service officers at Kanakwara Fish Village. The incident involved Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) rangers in a helicopter while the victims were fishing in Lake Turkana on Saturday, 15th June, 2024 when they met untimely death in the hands of KWS rangers The deceased who is a respected former manager of the Lodwar Youth Polytechnic was accompanied by other three friends during their fishing activities away from the park's protected area ``This tragic incident has left our community in shock and mourning. Many boats have been destroyed by KWS offi...

A utility pole carrying electrical wires for distribution seen in Nairobi, Kenya.. PHOTO | Kenya Power In Summary: Power outages to affect parts of Nairobi, Kakamega, Busia, Siaya, Bungoma, and Laikipia counties. Scheduled maintenance will occur between 9:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M. on Sunday, June 16th, 2024. Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) has announced a planned power interruption on Sunday, June 16th, 2024. The company made the announcement through their official Twitter account, informing the public that select areas in six counties will experience power outages for scheduled maintenance. The affected counties are Nairobi, Kakamega, Busia, Siaya, Bungoma, and Laikipia. The interruptions are scheduled to occur between 9:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M., except for Kakam...

A utility pole carrying electrical wires for distribution seen in Nairobi, Kenya.. PHOTO | Kenya Power In Summary: Electricity prices for Kenyan households will increase by 2.8% in June. The rise is attributed to a higher Fuel Energy Charge (FEC) and Foreign Exchange Rate Fluctuation Adjustment (Ferfa). Kenyan households will see a 2.8% increase in electricity costs this June, according to the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA). This hike affects those in the Domestic Ordinary 2 category, consuming more than 100 kWh monthly, who will now pay Ksh1,028 for 32.9 units of electricity, up from Ksh1,000. The average household energy consumption in Kenya is 208 kWh per month, placing additional financial strain on many families. EPRA’s latest review highligh...

Interior CS Kithure Kindiki. IMAGE :Courtesy In Summary: Monday, June 17, 2024, declared a public holiday for Eid-ul-Adha. Eid-ul-Adha commemorates Prophet Ibrahim's devotion and willingness to sacrifice his son. The Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration, Prof. Kithure Kindiki, has officially declared Monday, June 17, 2024, a public holiday in observance of Eid-ul-Adha. In a statement issued on June 14, CS Kindiki announced, "It is notified for the general information of the public that the Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration, in exercise of the powers conferred by Section 2(1) of the Public Holidays Act, declares Monday, June 17, 2024, shall be a public holiday to mark Eid-Al-Adha." Eid-ul-Adha, also known as the F...

President William Ruto at the 61st Madaraka Day celebration held at Masinde Muliro Stadium in Bungoma County on June 1, 2024. (Photo: PCS) In Summary: President William Ruto is attending the 50th G7 summit in Italy and a peace summit in Switzerland. He will advocate for Africa’s role in global financial reform and address the impacts of the Ukraine conflict. President William Ruto departed on Thursday evening to attend the 50th G7 summit in Apulia, Italy, followed by a peace summit in Burgenstock, Switzerland. According to a statement from State House Spokesperson Hussein Mohamed, President Ruto will first participate in the G7 summit before proceeding to the peace summit focused on Ukraine. Mohamed outlined that President Ruto will speak on the unity of the Afric...

Cabinet Session Held at State House in Nairobi on May 2, 2024. PCS In Summary: The Cabinet has approved the divestiture of state shares in six companies as part of economic reforms. The move aims to improve the management and governance of state corporations through the sale of shares on the Nairobi Securities Exchange. The Cabinet has approved a proposal to sell government shares in six companies, a move aimed at fostering economic reforms and improving the management and governance of state corporations. This decision was made during a Cabinet meeting chaired by President William Ruto on Tuesday. A statement from the Executive Office of the President explained that the divestiture is part of broader institutional reforms to sustain economic turnaround. "...

President William Ruto (center), alongside Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua (left) and Nakuru County Governor Susan Kihika, graced the Akorino National Thanksgiving Prayer Conference held in Nakuru County on June 9, 2024. IMAGE | PCS In Summary: President William Ruto has announced that the deployment of Kenyan police officers to Haiti will take place within the next two weeks. The move is aimed at honoring Kenya's commitment to restoring peace in the Caribbean nation, which has been facing political and security challenges. The deployment, initially planned to involve 1,000 Kenyan police officers and 2,500 from other nations, was temporarily halted to finalize pre-deployment arrangements. In a statement made during a church service in Nakuru on Sunday, Kenyan Preside...

In Summary: Dennis Ombachi, a self-taught chef and former rugby sevens player, has been included in TikTok's Change Makers Program. The program, worth Ksh131 million, aims to support creators and non-profits globally, offering each selected influencer Ksh3.2 million to boost their advocacies. Dennis Ombachi. PHOTO | Courtesy Dennis Ombachi, a self-taught chef and former international rugby sevens player, has been chosen to participate in TikTok's Change Makers Program. Ombachi joins 50 other global content creators recognized for their purpose-driven initiatives. TikTok announced that the program aims to support a select group of creators worldwide, with the Ksh131 million initiative benefiting more than 30 global and local non-profit organizations dedicated to v...