A section of Kenya’s electoral commission which includes the vice chairperson, does not agree with the results about to be announced at the Bomas of Kenya. The commissioners, including vice chair Juliana Cherera, Francis Wanderi, Irene Masit and Justus Nyang’aya, have alleged that the results were arrived at in an opaque manner without giving further...
The National Bureau of Statistics has released its report on National Consumer Price Index (NCPI) for July 2022. The annual headline inflation rate for July 2022 has slightly increased to 4.5% from 4.4% recorded in June 2022. The increase in headline inflation explains that the speed of price change for commodities for the year...
Tooth decay and cavities are the most common oral health problems in adults and young alike. Certain factors can increase the risk of cavities, including foods that cling to your teeth for a long time, frequent snacking or sipping, poor oral hygiene, not getting enough fluoride, dry mouth, worn fillings or dental devices, amongst many...
Tanzanian farmers will enjoy massive subsidies over fertilizer during the 2022/23 season after President Samia Suluhu Hassan launched a fertilizer subsidy programme yesterday. Agriculture minister Hussein Bashe says with the subsidy in place, a bag of DAP that was sold for TSh131,675 will now cost TSh70,000, while that of Urea, which used to fetch TSh124,714,...
In the financial year 2022/23, the Government of President Samia Suluhu has allocated Sh. 86.1bn/- for constructing and modifying various airports throughout the country. The goal is to improve the air transport sector and also to strengthen the tourism sector, which has contributed a large amount of money to the national income. The parks that...
These drinks come in cool colours and with cooler promises. Youngsters are besotted by an array of energy drinks lining the shelves alongside aerated drinks. But does a dose of energy these cans and bottles offer help? Read on to know: Caffeine kicks and sugary threats Energy drinks have a very high caffeine and sugar...
Tanzania Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) sat on August 5, 2022, to assess the conduct of monetary policy in May and June and economic performance. The committee’s report shows that the implementation of the monetary policy is pleasing, for it has maintained adequate liquidity in the bank for lending to the private sector despite facing the...
The government is currently looking for potential investors to take up the Bagamoyo Port Project in the coastal region after China Merchants Holdings (International) Co Ltd (CMHI) and Oman Investment Authority (OIA0 both withdrew. Although the government has shown zeal to revive the project, negotiation guidelines appear inadequate, despite President Samia often blaming top officials...
AD Ports Group, the leading facilitator of global trade, logistics, and industry, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Adani Ports and SEZ Ltd, India’s largest integrated ports and logistics company, for strategic joint investments in end-to-end logistics infrastructure and solutions, which include rail, maritime services, port operations, digital services, an industrial zone and...
Do you find it easier to use filters to take a picture than your phone’s regular camera? Filters are subtle and not-so-subtle changes in pictures. Even though filters are not bad, excessive use may be problematic. Almost every social media app has filters. Even though some can be fun, others change people’s faces radically. Most...