Fuel consumption in Kenya has dropped to its lowest levels in over five years, excluding the Covid-19 pandemic period, as the high pump prices have deterred motorists and kept vehicles off the road. Official data reveals a sharp decline in the consumption of super petrol, dropping by five percent to 1.01 billion liters from 1.074 […]
Has Journalism In Kenya Been Compromised: Departures Into Politics And Entrepreneurship
In Kenya, the field of journalism has long been perceived as an influential and coveted profession, with journalists wielding significant power to shape public opinion. Journalists are seen as the gatekeepers of information, tasked with the crucial role of informing the public and holding those in power accountable. However, recent times have seen a wave […]
A Complex Web of Coup D’etat in Africa
August 30th 2023 another coup shook the political landscape of Africa, with Gabon’s Ali Bongo becoming the latest leader to be detained within the confines of his own residence. This coup follows closely on the heels of the hostage situation involving Niger’s President Mohamed Bazoum. As we look through the recent surge of coups in […]
LIDA Network’s Twitter Space: “Market Forces Responsible for Citizens Hardships in Nigeria and Africa at Large.”
LIDA Network is glad to invite you all for LIDA NETWORKs Twitter Space happening today, 28th July 2023 at 4:00pm WAT and 6:00pm EAT respectively as we help you understand the current economic situation in Nigeria and Africa at large. Implication of new policies by the current administration (In Nigeria), its short, medium and long […]
Ijeoma Okereke-Adagba set to launch Research Report on Motherhood and Journalism in Nigeria
Ijeoma Okereke-Adagba set to launch Research Report on Motherhood and Journalism in Nigeria
New Markets Emerge as Drug Production and Consumption Reach Record Highs- UN Report shows
According to a UN report released on Sunday, the worldwide demand for cocaine and the trafficking of methamphetamine are witnessing an unprecedented surge. The report, presented in the annual World Drug Report by the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), In 2021, the most recent year for which data is available, coca bush cultivation […]
Africa Youth Unleashing AfCFTA’s Potential
Africa Day 2023 provides us with an opportunity to reflect on the remarkable progress our continent has made over the years and envision a future of boundless potential. By: Nkosi Sibanda The AfCFTA: A Catalyst for Transformation African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is not only a historic agreement but also a catalyst for transformative change […]
No, Pfizer didn’t admit it lied about Testing Efficacy of Covid Vaccine
A claim that pharmaceutical company Pfizer has admitted to lying about testing the effectiveness of its Covid vaccine is still circulating on social media in South Africa. But this misrepresents what Pfizer said and the vaccine’s effectiveness in preventing Covid-19 was thoroughly tested. Did pharma company Pfizer admit to the European parliament that it had lied about […]
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STREET DIARIES
What are we doing to reduce and support the number of street families in Kenya? Of late, the number of street families and children has been rising rapidly in our streets, this is brought about by various reasons that some can be avoided. From the 2019 census on people living in the streets, Kenya registered […]