Coca-cola says global slowdown will be a drag on 2019

By CNN,

Coke  issued a disappointing forecast of 4% growth in 2019 due to the global economic slowdown, a strong dollar and political uncertainty. Shares of ...

coca-cola

North Korea looking for home-grown, sanctions-proof energy

By VOA,

Power-strapped North Korea is exploring two ambitious alternative energy sources, tidal power and coal-based synthetic fuels, that could greatly impro...

North Korea , Sanctions proof energy

As Amazon drops New York City project, progressives claim a major coup

By Reuters,

U.S. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez wasted no time on Thursday in calling Amazon’s decision to scrap plans to build a major New York outpos...

Amazon

Relief for Kenyans as ERC further lowers fuel prices

By Dennis Otieno,

The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has once again reduced its maximum pump prices in its mid-month review to reflect on the continued free-fall o...

ERC , fuel prices

Global oil supply to swamp demand in 2019 despite output cuts: IEA

By Reuters,

The global oil market will struggle this year to absorb fast-growing crude supply from outside OPEC, even with the group’s production cuts and U.S. ...

IEA , International Energy Agency , Oil , U.S. SANCTIONS

Malawi boy saves famine-stricken village with wind turbine in Berlinale movie

By Reuters,

A movie premiering in Berlin tells the true story of a young boy from a famine-stricken village in Malawi who studies books about energy then builds a...

Ejiofor , Malawi , The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind

The cost of kids in China

By CNN,

Before her son was born, Chen Huijuan was happy to splash out on skincare products, clothing and socializing with friends. Now, she even hesitates ...

baby formula , education in china , kids china

The men who would lead Nigeria: the presidency, power and petroleum

By Reuters,

Nigeria had more than 70 candidates for president when campaigning began for Saturday’s elections. But only those from the two main parties - Pre...

atiku abubakar , Nigeria , Olusegun Obasanjo , President Muhammadu Buhari

Zimbabwe’s vice president hospitalised in India: official

By Reuters,

Zimbabwean Vice President Constantino Chiwenga is being treated in India for a minor ailment, a government deputy minister has said, days after a loca...

India , President Emmerson Mnangagwa , Vice President Constantino Chiwenga

Algeria’s Bouteflika says to run in presidential elections: APS agency

By Reuters,

Algeria’s President Abdelaziz Bouteflika said on Sunday he would seek a fifth term in a presidential election set for April 18, the state news agenc...

Abdelaziz Bouteflika , Algeria

No salad please! Lettuce 3 times worse than bacon, study reveals

By Elainer Mogoa,

Are you replacing meats with salads for the sake of your health? Well munching on that plate of veggies is destroying the environment, a US study has ...

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Diabetes does not appear to affect children’s test scores

By Reuters,

Kids living with type 1 diabetes are no different from their peers in their reading and math test scores, a Danish study suggests. The less common ...

Diabetes

France recalls Italy ambassador after worst verbal onslaught ‘since the war

By Reuters,

French President Emmanuel Macron’s government recalled its ambassador to Rome on Thursday in a move unprecedented since World War Two, saying it was...

European union , France , Paolo Gentiloni , President Emmanuel Macron

China just quietly wrote off a chunk of Cameroon’s debt. Why the secrecy?

By CNN,

When top Chinese diplomat Yang Jiechi met Cameroon President Paul Biya in the capital Yaounde last month and wrote off a chunk of the African country'...

Gor show guile and class, put Zamalek to the sword

By Matthews Mutai,

Kenyan powerhouse Gor Mahia showed guile, class, endurance and tremendous energy, rallying from a goal down to seal a memorable 4-2 win over battling ...

CAF Confedartiosn Cup , Dennis Oliech , GOR MAHIA , Jacques Tuyisenge , Kasarani , Nicholas Kipkirui , Zamalek

Kajiado County to host this year’s Madaraka Day celebrations

By PSCU,

President Uhuru Kenyatta on Saturday announced that this year's Madaraka Day celebrations will be held in Kajiado County. He spoke when he arrived ...

Kajiado , madaraka day

Seven common pitfalls when losing weight

By Elainer Mogoa,

Many people dream of losing weight, the more courageous ones take actual steps towards making their dream a reality. However, as reality would have...

diet , exercise , food , health , Lifestyle , lifestyle change , losing weight , weight loss

Kenyans mourn legendary musician Ayub Ogada

By Citizen Reporter,

Legendary musician Job Seda, popularly known as Ayub Ogada, has died. The artiste known for popular songs such as Koth Biro, Obiero, Ondiek, and ma...

ayub ogada , Hugh Masekela , Oliver Mtukudzi

Senator Cory Booker launches bid for 2020 presidential nomination

By Reuters,

U.S. Senator Cory Booker, who gained national prominence in the fight over Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh, announced on Friday that he would se...

2020 presidential nomination , Senator Cory Booker , The United States of America

CMA backs local currency bond issuance to hedge against volatility

By Kepha Muiruri,

The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) has backed the adoption of local currency in the issuance of government debt in the international market, this to ...

Capital Markets Authority , Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) , International Monetary Fund (IMF) , Paul Muthaura