Revenue rose 3% to 12.4 billion dollars for the April-June period. Coke, which hiked prices by 13% in the first quarter, raised them by 9% in the April-June period. Coke said growing sales of juice, dairy and plant-based drinks were offset by falling demand for water, sports drinks, sparkling sodas and trademark Coca-Cola. In the Asia Pacific region, where Coke lowered prices by 3%, unit case volume sales were up 3%. Coke’s results were a contrast with rival PepsiCo, which tightened its full-year organic revenue guidance earlier this month after posting weaker-than-expected revenue in the second quarter.

With Kenya Police in Haiti now actively fighting gangs in Port-au-Prince, the United States on Monday promised to upgrade the fleet of military vehicles. Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield told the Kenya Police deployed in Haiti that they would be receiving mine-resistant military trucks. Already, Kenya Police in Haiti use weapons and warfare infrastructure salvaged from the Pentagon stockpile including eight armoured military trucks. Police mechanics repair an armoured vehicle that was carrying Kenyan police officers in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Wednesday, July 17, 2024. While appreciating the 400 Kenyan police officers in Haiti, Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield was optimistic they would get the work done.

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President William Ruto and First Lady Rachel Ruto arrive at the Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, Washington, D.C for a recent State Visit on May 22, 2024. [PCS]Once a globe-trotting president, William Ruto is now held back in the country as the youth holds their twice-weekly nationwide protests. “But he has not left the country since Gen Z started demonstrating on June 18.”As a result, Ruto called Egypt President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi on Saturday. “After Tanzania, he was to head to South Africa, then Nato in the US. After South Africa, it was unclear if President Ruto would return to Nairobi before flying to the Nato summit in Washington, USA, held a week ago to discuss Russia’s war in Ukraine.

Shiksha Arora has made headlines again by announcing her move to TV47 just days after parting ways with the Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC). In a heartfelt message shared on her social media, Arora expressed her gratitude and bittersweet emotions about leaving KBC. In an advert released online by TV47, Shiksha is introduced as the 'new girls in town'. A photo of sports journalist Tony Kwalanda (centre) with colleagues Shiksha Arora and a former K24 colleague in 2018. Before her time at KBC, Arora was a fixture on K24, where she spent three years starting in 2018.

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party has denied reports that it is in talks with President William Ruto to form the government of National Unity. He went on to say that any member of ODM who wants to join President Ruto's cabinet will be doing that without the approval and support of the party. "As a Party, we wish to make it unequivocally clear that we are not in negotiations with the Ruto regime for any coalition or political arrangement," Sifuna said. Sifuna said a narrative has been created to make it look like ODM is desperate to join the government. ODM also wanted prosecution of policemen involved in shooting to kill or maim protestors and the sacking of the Nairobi Police Commander, Adamson Bungei.

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At least two people were Tuesday morning killed in an accident involving multiple vehicles along the Southern Bypass, in Nairobi. Three others were seriously injured in the Tuesday 6.30 am accident that happened near Ole Sereni area, police said. The accident happened after the driver of a lorry moving from the Kikuyu direction lost its control, veered off his lane and crossed to the opposite one colliding with a trailer. Witnesses said the impact also affected three other vehicles that were behind the trailer that was headed for Kikuyu direction. “We are investigating how and why it happened,” said Dr Onyango.

Women are consuming risky amounts of energy drinks instead of food in a bid to lose weight, amid a rise in developing eating disorders, the NHS's mental health tsar has warned. Her comments came as the Government prepares to ban sales of the beverages to under 18s and speaking to MailOnline, mental health specialists echoed Ms Murdoch's worries. Huel, which made its name as a meal replacement brand, says its energy drink 'contains all the vitamins you need'. 'Irresponsible' energy drink sales and marketing are 'driving a crisis in children's health' affecting their concentration, sleep and even mental health, Labour argues. Energy drinks have sky-high levels of ingredients that have powerful effects on the body.

The Irish government says it will work closely with the Kenyan government to promote Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education. ‘’Partnering with Kenya in the field the Education is something very caused to our hearts and particularly in the area of STEM. We want to work with Kenya even further in respective STEM education and particularly for young women and young girls’’ he said. Mr. Martin lauded the National Science and Technology Exhibition which is modelled around the Irish BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition (BT YSTE). “The BT YSTE has profoundly influenced Ireland’s economy by fostering innovation, nurturing young talent, and encouraging STEM education.

Nairobi City County has launched an ambitious initiative to construct new social halls across the county. Talents, Skills Development and Social Care executive Rosemary Kariuki announced that the county plans to build four new social halls. Currently, Nairobi county manages 29 social halls including in Mbotela, Jericho, Lumumba, Bahati and Kaloleni in Makadara subcounty, Shauri Moyo and Pumwani in Kamukunji subcounty, Mathare North in Ruaraka subcounty. Others are Kariokor and Muthurwa in Starehe subcounty, Kariobangi North, Dandora I, Dandora II, Dandora III and Dandora IV in Embakasi North, Kabiro in Dagoretti North and Kayole II in Embakasi Central. Nairobi County's commitment to developing social halls marks a significant step towards enhancing community engagement, promoting talent, and providing essential social care services.

Kenyan youth have ignited a powerful wave of inspiration across the African continent, South Africa’s Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) party has said. EFF, founded by former African National Congress Youth League President Julius Malema, urged Kenya youth to remain steadfast and resilient until their legitimate demands are fully met. “The youth of South Africa must not be left behind,” the party said in a statement released on Monday. EFF said South African Gen-Z must draw strength from the example set by their Kenyan counterparts and realise that they are in the midst of a battle. “The EFF urges the youth of Kenya to stay strong in their fight for economic justice.

The StandardOnce a globe-trotting president, William Ruto is now held back in the country as the youth hold their twice-weekly nationwide protests. According to high-placed sources, this limited travel is meant to address the protests in which Generation Z (Gen Z) is demanding reforms, accountability, and good leadership from his administration. If Kenya is banned, KQ will not only be stopped from flying to all EU countries but also barred from entering their airspace. The National Security Advisory Council, the country’s top security organ, has already been informed about the matter. People DailyA deadly clash between protesters and security officers is expected today after both sides maintained hardline stances.

In the last century, one such man was Chairman Mao Zedong. He was an indefatigable revolutionary figure who inspired the rebirth of a new China. Chairman Mao, a son of peasants, was an avowed anti-imperialist who intensely pursued the ideals of Chinese nationalism with unmatched zeal. This contrasts with post-colonial Kenya, which is just 10 years younger than modern China. We missed our "Chairman Mao" figure and moment 60 years ago, but it is never too late, albeit differently!