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UPDATE: Nation Editor Macharia Gaitho's daughter, Anita, confirmed that the police returned the abducted veteran journalist to Karen Police Station. UPDATE: Shortly after the arrest of Veteran Editor Macharia Gaitho on Wednesday morning, Director of Criminal Investigations (DCI) Mohammed Amin told the press that his arrest was a case of mistaken identity. Veteran journalist Macharia Gaitho, currently attached to Nation Media Group, was abducted at Karen Police Station while in the company of his son. Daily Nation columnist Macharia Gaitho. "Very disturbing reports that veteran journalist Macharia Gaitho has been arrested," Paul Wafula, a former lead editor at Business Daily, shared.

From forest fires to hurricanes and other natural disasters: climate change risk is increasingly influencing oil prices, just as the world is struggling to shift away from high-polluting fossil fuels. Texas accounts for some 42 percent of total US crude oil production, according to Energy Information Administration data. "Climate change and its effect is a major source of risk in the oil markets, and I expect that that risk will only increase in the coming years as the effects of climate change become more visible and extreme," Rystad Energy analyst Jorge Leon told AFP. "However, climate risk is less manageable in the short and medium run. "Climate change has been and will be affecting production," summarised Tamas Varga, analyst at PVM Oil Associates.

By VOICE OF AMERICA More by this AuthorAdvocacy group Human Rights Watch called Tuesday for greater accountability of public funds in Kenya, framing it partially as a human rights issue. Human Rights Watch called on the International Monetary Fund to work with the Kenyan government to ensure that IMF’s support for the country is aligned with human rights — and that corruption doesn’t take funds meant to improve the lives of ordinary people. At the same time, protesters say, citizens are paying more taxes so Kenya can repay the loans. Related Kenya rocked by protestsAdvertisementThe IMF argues that the money it provided to Kenya helped alleviate market concerns, allowing the country access to the bond market and partially rolling over a maturing Eurobond. Human Rights Watch argues that many countries’ problems could be solved if they aligned their economic policies with human rights on every level — domestic and international.

Real Madrid's new signing, Kylian Mbappe, is unveiled at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on July 16, 2024. However, amidst these conversations, Vinicius Jr. took to social media to react to Mbappe's unveiling. Mbappe also emphasised that Vinicius was instrumental in his decision to sign for Real Madrid, consistently sending him messages about joining the club. Mbappe and Vinicius Jr. can play together for the first time as teammates on August 14 in the UEFA Super Cup tie against Atalanta. Greatest players to wear the Real Madrid number 9 jerseyIn another report, Tuko.co.ke compiled a list of the finest players to have worn the Real Madrid number nine jersey.

Two people were shot dead and five motorcycles torched during the anti-government demonstrations in Mlolongo, Machakos County on Tuesday. The duo, both men, reportedly succumbed to bullet injuries allegedly inflicted by police officers who had been deployed to quell the demonstrations in Mlolongo town during the demonstrations. Sources told the Star that the two were pronounced dead on arrival at a private hospital located along Biashara Street within Mlolongo town where they had been rushed by members of the public. The matter was reported to Mlolongo police station a as situation report on demonstrations/ riots incident at 5.30 pm. Some were in support of the demonstrations/riots and another faction that was opposing,” a police report seen by the Star reads in part.

A second batch of Kenya police to Haiti landed in Port-au-Prince in style in readiness to help fight gangs that had almost overrun the Caribbean nation. The team of 200 well-trained landed aboard a UN chartered flight and was received by Director General of the Haitian National Police Normil Rameau and Multinational Security Support Mission commander Godfrey Otunge on July 16. At the same time, the commanders met six members of a team from Jamaica who were on an assessment tour before deploying their officers for the MSS mission. According to officials, the team pledged to send their personnel soonest possible. MSS is an international police force approved by the United Nations Security Council on October 2, 2023, to assist the government of Haiti in restoring law and order amid worsening civil strife and gang violence since 2018.

Source: UGCElsewhere, a woman from Kirinyaga is awaiting arraignment after allegedly killing her two children. President William Ruto started the onslaught on the US organisation on Monday, July 15. The StarThe Star covered the uncertainties in the ruling Kenya Kwanza coalition as President William Ruto prepared to reconstitute his Cabinet. Jitters are on the side of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, whose allies fear the president might deny Mt Kenya crucial dockets after the recent purge. "I want to remind the president Mt Kenya gave him at least 3.5 million votes in the last elections and we had eight seats with Mt Kenya representatives...from the likes of Justin Muturi, Alice Wahome, Moses Kuria and the rest.

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pH-1 and Lee Young Ji have dropped their music video for "FLAT COKE". In the MV, the two rappers twin as they wear the same outfits and riff off each other's dance moves. "FLAT COKE" is a hip hop track blending pH-1's trendy musical sense with a chill and retro mood as well as Lee young Ji's weighty and solid rap. Watch pH-1 and Lee Young Ji's "FLAT COKE" MV above, and let us know what you think in the comments below. SEE ALSO: Lee Young Ji wins #1 with “Small Girl (ft. Doh Kyung Soo)” on Inkigayo + performances from (G)I-DLE, NewJeans, ENHYPEN, and more!

International credit rating agency, Standard and Poor's (S&P) will either cut Kenya's B credit score by a notch to B- or retain a negative outlook in the August review. Unlike Moody's which downgraded Kenya's debt status a week ago, S&P has opted for a wait-and-see to analyze the fast-changing social economic scenes following antigovernment protests seeking to send home corrupt and incompetent leaders. It attributed the downgrade to Kenya's inability to effect fiscal consolidation measures that would lower the risk of defaulting. Last week, Kenyans on X termed the poor ratings by international credit rating agencies as a systematic financial polarisation structured by sharks in the global financial system. Several users want credit rating firms to indicate factors they consider in determining the credit worthiness of economies especially in the global South.

Kylian Mbappe once again captured the spotlight as he was officially unveiled as a Real Madrid player. Real Madrid's new signing, Kylian Mbappe, is unveiled at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on July 16, 2024, in Madrid, Spain. Source: Getty ImagesMany Real Madrid icons have graced the famous number nine jersey, with Benzema being the most notable. He won the 2021/22 Ballon d'Or following an exceptional season with Real Madrid. Zamorano joined Real Madrid in 1992, tasked with the challenging role of replacing Hugo Sanchez at the Bernabeu.

Kenyans were on Tuesday night caught off guard after an earth tremor hit parts of the country. Earthquake Monitor in a statement confirmed a seismic activity in or near Nairobi, Nairobi Area. Earthquake Monitor said the country experienced a strong magnitude 4.6 earthquake that hit 87 km (54 mi) away from Nairobi at 8.32 pm. They said the quake had a very shallow depth of 10 km (6 mi) and was felt widely in the area. However, seconds after the tremor occurred, Kenyans took to social media to check if other people also felt it.

Tensions escalated in Nakuru Town on Tuesday afternoon after police officers stormed a church to flush out protestors. The CCTV footage seen by Kenyans.co.ke depicted worshippers who were on the church podium lying on the floor in fear of being clobbered by the officers. “Why shoot live bullets and beat people in our Church, we had our normal lunch hour service. As the Bishop of Chosen Generation Church I condemn this act of excessive use of force by the police,” stated the Bishop. In Baringo, demonstrators stormed Baringo Governor Benjamin Cheboi’s office in Kabarnet town and demanded an audience with him.

Source: UGCThe papers also reported on President William Ruto's claims about who was funding and leading protests against his administration. "We are certain that by now, the person who was arrested is not known here in Kware. On the evening of June 30, the man reportedly booked the room and left before returning later to meet Atieno. "The guesthouse management told me the man returned and found Atieno in the compound before they entered the room together," Otieno said. Kuria revealed that the Cabinet had significant internal divisions, making it difficult even to convene a meeting of Cabinet committees.