The anticipated Friday official opening of the Ksh.9.6 billion Bunge Tower has been rescheduled for next week.
The news was made on Thursday night by National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula, who stated that the launch, which was scheduled to be presided over by President William Ruto, had been postponed due to the untimely passing of General Francis Ogolla, the Chief of Defense Forces (general).
Along with nine other military personnel, General Ogolla perished in a helicopter crash on Thursday near the Sindar area in Elgeyo Marakwet County.
The Bunge Tower will now open on Thursday, April 25, starting at 9 a.m., according to Speaker Wetangula, who also serves as the chair of the Parliamentary Service Commission.
“As you are aware, tomorrow, Friday, April 24, 2024, President William Ruto was scheduled to officially open the Bunge Tower. However, this evening, in his address to the Nation, His Excellency the President announced the unfortunate and untimely demise of General Francis Ogolla, the CDF, who died in a helicopter crash alongside nine other gallant officers this afternoon. Following the tragic event, the President has announced three days of national mourning. In view of the foregoing, this is to notify you that the official opening Ceremony of the Bunge Tower that was scheduled to take place tomorrow has been postponed,” Wetangula wrote in a letter to MPs.
“The official opening ceremony has been rescheduled and will now take place next week, Thursday, April 25, 2024, starting at 9:00 am,” he continued.
Wetangula emphasized the building’s importance and the long-awaited completion of the Parliamentary complex in a communiqué to the lawmakers on Wednesday.
In addition, he threatened to take disciplinary action against Parliamentarians who spoke out against the Bunge Tower without enough information, threatening to bring them before the Committee on Powers and Privileges.
Saving money might be difficult at times, but sometimes all it takes is taking the initial step in the right direction to make things go in the direction you want them to.
Don’t give reasons why you shouldn’t save money. It is easy to come up with reasons why you are unable to save money. “I was never taught how to save by my parents.” Simply put, I’m not good with numbers.”My income is insufficient to save money.”
These are but a handful of the mental obstacles you may be placing in your way of saving. Until you overcome these negative money attitudes, it will be challenging for you to take saving seriously.
Although it could take some time to change your perspective on money, the rewards will increase with the amount of effort you are ready to put in.
Keeping track of all of your spending, including regular monthly bills and all household items, is the next step towards saving money.
Whether it’s a basic spreadsheet or a pencil and paper, keep a record of your spending. After you have your data, total each cost and arrange the numbers into categories like food, gas, rent, and loan repayments.
Instead than listing all of the expenses, a budget should indicate where the money is needed. Each month, create a financial action plan and follow it.
Many financial experts would argue that saving money while still in debt is an oxymoron.
You might be in the black financially even when you have money in the bank if you owe your creditors the same amount or more.
You’re probably considerably further in the red because you’re paying a lot more interest on your debt than you’re generating in your savings account. Thus, it makes sense to approach your debt head-on.
You’ll have more money to save if you pay off your debt more quickly, but you’ll still need a repayment strategy.
According to several experts, paying off the smaller bills first and gradually increasing your payments is the greatest strategy to pay off debt.
Some contend that since the debts are costing you the most money, it is preferable to start with the ones that have the greatest interest rates. Choosing a method isn’t as crucial as making sure you stay with it through to the end.
Decide on a saving target. Consider your potential goals for savings first, both short-term (one to three years) and long-term (four or more years). Next, project how much cash you’ll require and how long it might take you to save it.
Setting financial objectives such as buying a home or paying off debt might help you stay motivated to save money. Your end aim will be on your mind every time you spend, which will encourage you to reduce wasteful spending. You’ll know exactly what you’re saving for each time, which will help you stay on course to reach your final goal.
Be ready for anything that might come up. Everyone has financial challenges from time to time because life happens.
A financial reserve for emergencies serves as a safety net against unforeseen events. Establishing a little emergency fund prior to beginning your other savings objectives will ensure that you are not sidetracked in the event of an unforeseen circumstance. Having that additional cash on hand, even if it’s only a few hundred shillings per month, can have a significant impact on your revenue.
Following that, it’s a good idea to aim for having three to nine months’ worth of expenses saved in the emergency fund in case of a significant setback, such as a medical emergency or job loss.
Set up automatic saving. Automated transfers between your savings and checking accounts are available from almost all banks.
You have the flexibility to decide where, when, and how much money to send. You can even split your direct deposit, which allows you to set aside a certain amount of each paycheck for savings. The benefit is that you won’t have to consider it and are less inclined to spend the money elsewhere.
According to studies, those who use credit or debit cards tend to spend more because they don’t feel as though they are overspending.
You will only spend what you have in your pockets when you carry cash. When you make this a habit, you’ll schedule your expenses in advance and carry a certain amount of cash depending on your demands, leaving no space for unanticipated expenses.
It could be time to make some spending reductions if you are unable to save as much as you would want. Decide which non-essentials you can live without, such entertainment and eating out.
Seek methods to reduce your set monthly costs, including vehicle insurance. Other suggestions for reducing regular costs include terminating memberships and subscriptions you don’t use—especially if they renew on their own.
Additionally, you might have to hold off on purchasing non-essential products. It’s possible that you’ll realize the item was more of a want than a need and that you can live without it.
Learn how to take care of yourself. The internet is full with DIY projects, from fixing a broken wall clock at home to applying cosmetic procedures! The goal of do-it-yourself projects is to maximize the amount of tasks you can complete at home on your own instead of hiring someone else to complete them for you. Saving money while acquiring new abilities is a win-win situation!
Create a weekly meal plan during the weekend. Shopping in accordance with your plan will reduce any inconsequential food expenses that may arise during the workweek.
Making your own food is beneficial for your health as well as your wallet. Put money toward a balanced diet and start saving!
Every month, evaluate your spending plan and track your advancement. This will assist you in staying true to your personal savings goal and in promptly recognizing and resolving issues. Knowing how to conserve money could even motivate you to come up with new ideas so you can reach your objectives more quickly.
A Google spokesperson revealed on Thursday that the search engine company had fired 28 workers as a result of a disruptive sit-down protest over its contract with the Israeli government.
The organization “No Tech for Apartheid,” which has long fought “Project Nimbus,” Google and Amazon’s joint $1.2 billion deal to supply cloud services to the Israeli government, staged the demonstration on Tuesday.
An advocacy organization on X, formerly Twitter, posted a video of the demonstration showing police detaining Google employees in the Sunnyvale, California, office of Google Cloud CEO Thomas Kurian.
The advocacy group said that for ten hours, Kurian’s office was occupied.
Employees carried placards that read, “Googlers against Genocide,” in reference to allegations pertaining to Israel’s assaults on Gaza.
Protesters “No Tech for Apartheid,” who also staged demonstrations in New York and Seattle, cited a Time magazine article from April 12 detailing a proposed Google deal that would have charged the Israeli Defense Ministry over $1 million for consultancy services.
While a Google representative stated that the protests are “part of a longstanding campaign by a group of organizations and people who largely don’t work at Google,” a “small number” of employees “disrupted” a few Google facilities.
“After refusing multiple requests to leave the premises, law enforcement was engaged to remove them to ensure office safety,” a spokeswoman for Google stated. “We have so far concluded individual investigations that resulted in the termination of employment for 28 employees, and will continue to investigate and take action as needed.”
According to a Google representative, Google offers cloud computing services to “numerous” governments, including Israel.
“This work is not directed at highly sensitive, classified, or military workloads relevant to weapons or intelligence services,” a spokeswoman for Google stated.
With a new name and location, popular entertainment spot 1824 is about to return to Nairobi’s nightlife.
This comes after the club, which was once located on Lang’ata Road, was demolished in March of this year due to ongoing problems that afflicted its operation therein.
Speaking to a local media on Thursday, one of the renowned nightclub’s directors disclosed that they have now relocated to Aerodrome Road, where they are now setting up a tent.
The director also announced that the club will now go by its Roman number equivalent, MDCCCXXIV, instead of 1824.
The director declared, “The name 1824 in our brand is totally dead.”
Videos that surfaced online showed workers hard at work at the new site, as the director stated that the establishment’s doors would likely open to the public on May 12, 2024.
Prior to being demolished on Lang’ata Road on March 1st, this year, 1824 was shut down by the authorities in December of last year due to an array of issues.
After over ten years of operation, the club was closed. During that time, it was one of Nairobi’s hippest entertainment venues. The revelers had mixed feelings about the closing and shared their best partying memories on social media.
Interior CS Kithure Kindiki addressing the press at the official residence of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua on March 6, 2024. [PHOTO | COURTESY]
On Wednesday, April 10, 2024, Kenya will have a public holiday, according to Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki.
Kindiki announced that Tuesday, April 9, will be a public holiday in celebration of Idd-ul-Fitr.
“IT IS notified for the general information of the public that, in exercise of the powers conferred by section 2 (1) of the Public Holidays Act. The Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration declares that Wednesday, the 10th April, 2024, shall be a Public Holiday to mark Idd-ul-Fitr,” stated the notice.
The holy month of Ramadan, which began on March 11, 2024, comes to its conclusion on Idd-ul-Fitr.
Muslims gather for Idd prayer and break their fast on this festival.
The leader of the infamous Kibokoni Panga Boys, who have been terrorising the locals in Kibokoni and its environs, has been taken into custody by Mombasa police.
Acting on intelligence, Mombasa Central Police Station detectives apprehended Abdulkadir Mohamed on Sunday night when he was watching a football game in the Kibokoni area.
The first clue that the suspect belonged to the group that has injured people was discovered when a panga was concealed in his trousers.
Following months of being captured on camera terrorising Kibokoni locals, the suspect and his brother Hassan Noor were apprehended.
After attacking residents in October 2023, the two were apprehended, and one of them sustained severe machete injuries.
Although the event was reported at the same police station, months passed before the primary suspect was found and taken into custody.
The wreckage of the van which rammed into a stalled truck along the Nakuru-Nairobi highway in Ngata Bridge, Nakuru on April 9, 2024. [Photo | Courtesy]
An early Tuesday morning traffic accident at Nakuru County’s Ngata Bridge claimed the lives of eight persons.
Around 5:30 a.m., a van collided with a stalled truck on the Nakuru-Nairobi highway, resulting in the accident.
Six adults and two children’s remains were recovered from the debris by first responders, according to eyewitnesses.
According to a police preliminary assessment, the private vehicle was transporting more than fifteen persons to Kisii for an event.
As reported by authorities, as of seven in the morning, there was only one confirmed survivor a woman with fractured legs.
The truck had reportedly been stuck there for the previous three days, according to witnesses.
The incidence was confirmed by County Police Commander Samuel Ndanyi, who also stated that the bodies had been transported to Nakuru Annex Funeral Home.
Athi River, Machakos County, police are looking into the death of a young girl on Sunday night when she was transported in a police vehicle.
Police said that the 14-year-old girl passed away after being picked up by them and her 30-year-old father, who had allegedly abused her at their Ndovoini the village in Muthwani, Athi River subcounty.
The case was reported as a possible murder/incest occurrence to the Kyumbi police station.
According to police, the victim, a Grade 5 pupil at a neighboring public school, and the suspect were picked up by the duty officer before the minor passed away. Her mother was also present.
According to authorities, the suspect was being held at the Kyumbi police station while investigations into both instances were underway. The body was brought to a mortuary pending an autopsy.
The investigations have been taken over by detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations based at Kyumbi police station.
The flooded section of the Nairobi - Garissa Road at Mororo area between Madogo and Tana River Bridge. [Photo | Courtsey.]
Nairobi-Garissa Road has been closed by the Kenya National Highways Authority due to floods in the Mororo area, which is located between Madogo and Tana River Bridge.
KeNHA said in a statement on Monday night that the flooding is the result of the continuous rains, which have raised the Tana River’s water levels.
Barely three days have lapsed since the authorities warned drivers on the Nairobi-Garissa Road to drive carefully as they approach the Mororo district.
KeNHA stated that its staff are prepared to handle the washout as soon as the rains subside after the road was closed on Monday.
KeNHA also issued a warning, noting that people downstream may be at risk as a result of the Seven Folks Dams rapidly filling to almost capacity due to the rising water levels.
Right now, the majority of the country is seeing increased rainfall that has a strong potential to trigger flash floods.
To prevent disaster and loss of life, authorities including the Meteorological Department and the Red Cross have encouraged residents in flood-prone areas to relocate to higher, safer grounds.
In several places, the roads are impassable due to the flooding.
The humanitarian organization cautioned against crossing floodwaters by car or foot.
It warned that doing this increases the chance of falling victim to rapidly moving water.
According to the weatherman, most of the country should continue to see heavy rains.
