Last year, the scale of newly installed renewable energy capacity in China exceeded the total of other regions worldwide. The country is expected to remain an indispensable force driving the development of the global renewable energy industry, it said. Countries worldwide are lagging in their actual actions to achieve the goal of doubling global renewable energy capacity by 2030. The installed capacity of renewable energy saw record growth last year, said IEA's senior energy analyst Heymi Bahar. According to the agency, Chinese investments in energy remained extremely strong, accounting for one-third of clean energy investments worldwide and an important share of China's overall GDP growth.

Anti-tax protests: Missing prison warden found safeOn Sunday 30 June, a section of Kenyans were shocked by the news that 25-year-old Jackson Kuria Kihara, also known as Shakur the Cop, a Kenyan prison officer, had gone missing. However, NTV can exclusively report that after three days of disappearance, Shakur was found a few minutes after 6pm on Monday. The missing person’s report was filed at Kiamumbi police station under OB number 29/06/24/06. NTV had earlier contacted the Kiambu sub-county police commander to ascertain the status of investigations. However, he said the matter had been referred back to the Kenya Prisons Headquarters as it was under their jurisdiction.

Kenyan YouTuber turned rapper Diana Marua aka Diana B has made history becoming the first female Kenyan artiste and content creator to be awarded the prestigious Golden Plaque by the YouTube community. This is after she clocked 1 million subscribers on the streaming platform. She becomes the first Kenyan content creator to achieve this new milestone. “The First Female Artist and Content Creator in Kenya to Receive the YouTube Golden Button for achieving 1 Million Subscribers 😭🙏Words fail me to express my gratitude to every single person who watches my content. Marua joined the streaming platform in June 2019 but became serious about creating content in 2020.

The Kenya Met Department has released its weather forecast report for the next seven days. In the forecast starting July 2 to July 8, the weatherman warned of cold conditions in the central highlands, western Kenya, south-eastern lowlands, and the Rift Valley. Kenya Met disclosed that average night-time temperatures are likely to go below 10°C in some parts of the central highlands and the Rift Valley. "Intermittent cold and cloudy conditions are expected in parts of the central highlands, western Kenya, south-eastern lowlands, and the Rift Valley. In the last forecast, the Met Department disclosed that rainfall was recorded in a few stations in the highlands west of the Rift Valley and the coast.

A police officer and a civilian were Sunday arrested while trafficking elephant tusks valued at Sh2.9 million in Naivasha, Nakuru County. Elephant tusks fetch a fortune in the black market as a surge in demand for ivory in the East continues to fuel the illicit trade in elephant tusks, especially from Africa. Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) and stakeholders have put in place mechanisms to eradicate all forms of wildlife crime, particularly poaching. This translates to 55 elephants killed daily or one elephant killed every 26 minutes with a population of 35,000 elephants. On April 30, 2016, Kenya set ablaze 105 tonnes of elephant ivory and 1.35 tonnes of rhino horn.

President William Ruto now says that he will implement some of the recommendations set forth by the young people of Kenya. He went on to say that he will implement those that he can, including cutting down on government spending and offices. I have heard what you have said, I have seen what you have done and you have made recommendations. Some, I will outright implement on cutting down on government and cutting down on offices that we can," Ruto said. I am looking forward to this engagement," Ruto said.

While theme park concessions have never known to be considered affordable, one Six Flags customer was shocked that their Diet Coke cost more than an engine air filter for a car. “This Diet Coke at Six Flags was $9.35,” the TikToker says into the camera as he holds up his receipt to provide proof of his purchase. The website featured this snippet about the company’s policies when it comes to outside food and drink: “Food, beverages, coolers and grills may not be brought into the theme park. The only food exceptions are for food allergies as described below and infant food, in non-glass jars. The Daily Dot has reached out to Six Flags and Guyset via email for further comment.

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Wahu Kagwi has led celebrities in criticising President William Ruto. Photo: William Ruto. Source: TwitterWhat did William Ruto say about Rongai boy shot by police? Kenyan celebrities slam President William RutoAsked about the alleged Githurai massacre, he said it was fake news, claiming only one person was shot by the police. Ruto's evasiveness irked Kenyans, and celebrities took to social media to slam him.

Warren and Whitney are the newest parents in town. Source: InstagramWho are Warren and Whitney? The content creators became famous after Whitney, a first-year university student, announced she was pregnant. Others noted that Whitney and her lover might stick together till they were old and grey, but she should focus on her studies. The lovebirds announced the birth of their son, Baby Lee Cranston on July 1, with lovely photos.

Chief Justice Martha Koome has called out security agencies for allegedly using excessive force during the Finance Bill protests. CJ Koome said that life remains sacrosanct as protected under Article 26 of the Constitution. "We should not witness cases of excessive use of force that threaten the lives of peaceful and unarmed protesters. I therefore condemn the excessive use of force on protesters that we have witnessed and urge that the perpetrators be disciplined, charged and prosecuted in accordance with the law," CJ Koome said. CJ Koome said that the Judiciary communicates through rulings and judgements in the exercise of its responsibility to uphold and protect the Constitution.

The National Intelligence Service (NIS) was created in 1999 with the signing and the coming into effect of the National Intelligence Security Act of 1998. Before that, the Directorate of Security Intelligence (DSI) of the Office of the President carried out intelligence gathering and most of the critical roles relating to national security that NIS plays today. However, the two security organs work collaboratively to mitigate and address the realities that threaten the security of Kenya. The head of NIS is a Director General who oversees intelligence collection, analysis, and its dispatch to the President, the National Security Council, and other policymakers to help them make national security decisions to keep the nation safe. The current National Intelligence Service Director General is Noordin Haji.

Since not all in government have the three attributes, the ruled turn to demonstrations to seek redress and influence governance. Political demonstrations intensified in the build up to multi-partyism. In turn, FORD staged its own demonstrations in 1991 which forced President Daniel Moi to concede to the return of multiparty politics in 1992. The 2024 Gen Z demonstrators, with no politicians or political parties allowed, organised differently and showed the link between demonstrations and freedom. Although Ruto eventually agreed to shelve the Finance Bill 2024, the demonstrators felt ‘free’ to demand more.

"I remember I was 19, I went to the Blues Bar," Murphy said, referring to the once-iconic Manhattan establishment run by Dan Aykroyd and John Belushi. "It was me, Belushi, and Robin Williams. Robin Williams, Eddie Murphy, and John Belushi. "When you get famous really young, especially a Black artist, it’s like living in a minefield," Murphy said. Read (or listen to) the full interview at the New York Times.

Eric Latiff Pulse Live KenyaADVERTISEMENTPursuing a career in mediaIn 1998, Latiff enrolled at the Kenya Institute of Mass Communication (KIMC) in Nairobi. He pursued studies in Telecommunications Engineering, a decision that laid a strong foundation for his future career in media. Early careerLatiff began his career in the Standard Media Group where he started as an intern. Spice FM morning show hosts, Ndu Okoh, CT Muga and Eric Latiff Pulse Live KenyaADVERTISEMENTPersonal lifeDespite his public persona, Latiff maintains a relatively private personal life. He is a devoted husband and father to one daughter, choosing to keep his family life away from the limelight.