June 29, 2024: Top news events to look out for today

Here is what you need to know to get up to speed with today's happenings.

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Public outrage still lingers in the air even after President William Ruto declined to sign his punitive Finance Bill 2024.

Everyone will be on the lookout to see what the youth, who staged anti-tax riots will be up to and what that means for the country.

This weekend will see candle-lighting vigils organized by youths to honour their comrades who lost their lives during protests against the bill.

Meanwhile, discussions on Ruto's signing of the Appropriation Bill 2024, after rejecting the Finance Bill, will dominate the airwaves.

His signing of the bill on Friday, June 28, 2024, ensures that specific allocations for public services and outlined purposes, as detailed in its first schedule, will come into effect upon publication in the Gazette.

FKF National Super League (NSL)

The National Super League (NSL) is heading into its final matchday on Saturday, June 29, 2024, with 10 games set to be played nationwide. As the battle for league safety and promotion playoff spots heats up, Naivas and Nairobi United both have a shot at reaching the promotion playoffs, while Mombasa Elite and Kajiado FC are fighting to secure their places in the NSL for next season.

Naivas FC, who are vying for a promotion spot via the playoffs, secured a 1-0 victory against Gusii FC on matchday 37. However, they are still feeling the heat from Nairobi United, who also won 1-0 against Migori FC. With just one point separating Naivas, in third place, and Nairobi United, in fourth, Naivas must win their next game to guarantee a playoff spot.

Naivas will face a challenging match against SS Assad, who will have the advantage of playing at home in Ukunda. Meanwhile, Nairobi United will take on the bottom-placed Silibwet Lions at the Silibwet Green Stadium.

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