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The Occupy Parliament protests on Tuesday June 18 provided a moment for Kenyans to express their views on the controversial proposed Finance Bill 2024.
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I’m a very proud father
ODM leader Raila Odinga has reacted to a video of a young Kenyan girl during the Tuesday, June 18 Occupy Parliament buildings. In a video, a young woman records a video during the Occupy Parliament protests informing Raila that Gen…
Nigerian actress Temi Otedola named as new L’Oréal Paris Ambassador for Africa
Issima Oniangue, General Manager for Makeup in the Sub-Saharan Africa Zone at L’Oréal Paris, shared her excitement about the partnership: “Temi’s unique style, confidence, and passion for beauty perfectly embody the L’Oréal Paris ethos of empowerment and sophistication. This partnership…
8 counties that will have power interruptions today
Kenya Power and Lighting Company has announced scheduled power outages in 8 counties on Wednesday. The power company said in a statement Tuesday evening the planned power interruptions will take place at diverse times between 8 am and 5 pm. Here…
MCK condemns arbitrary arrests and attacks on journalists by police
The Media Council of Kenya (MCK) has condemned the arrests and attacks on journalists covering Tuesday’s protests in Nairobi’s Central Business district by armed police officers.   In a statement, the Council said it is dismayed that while journalists were…
MPs Finance Committee Adjusts Finance Bill 2024 to Secure Revenue Goals » Capital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, June 18 – The National Assembly Finance Committee has confirmed that the adjustments to the Finance Bill 2024, expected to raise Sh320 billion in revenue, have not compromised budget financing. Committee Chair Kimani Kuria revealed key amendments designed…
Budget Cuts in Kenyan Health Sector Spark Outcry Amid Sickle Cell Crisis » Capital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, June 18 – Amid the growing demand for a stronger public health system in Kenya, the recent announcement of the Ministry of Health being allocated only Sh127 billion for the 2024-25 financial year has been met with widespread…
MCK Condemns Arrests, Assaults on Journalists During Nairobi Protests » Capital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, June 18 – The Media Council of Kenya (MCK) has condemned the arbitrary arrests and attacks on journalists covering Tuesday’s protests in Nairobi’s Central Business District by security agents. The attacks occurred during protests staged against the Finance…
Azimio Lawmakers Demand Release of Protesters Arrested During Finance Bill Demonstrations
NAIROBI, Kenya, June 18 – A section of Azimio La Umoja lawmakers has called for the immediate release of protesters who were arrested during demonstrations across the Central Business District (CBD) against the Finance Bill 2024. Dozens of protesters were…
Litigants Urged to Appeal Judgments, Not Resort to Violence, After Magistrate Kivuti’s Killing » Capital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, June 18 – Deputy Chief Justice Philomena Mwilu has urged litigants to appeal judgments they disagree with, rather than resorting to violence against judicial officers. This follows the killing of Makadara Principal Magistrate Monica Kivuti who was shot…