By Stephen Kaboyo 2017 has been patchy with respect to economic activity. There was a general slowdown in almost all sectors of the economy. A number of economic factors inhibited economic expansion for much of the year and these were; weak consumer demand, weak currency, inflationary pressures driven by high food prices
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Bitcoin resumed its slide Thursday, dipping below $14,000 as the cryptocurrency’s dizzying drop from a record set 10 days ago intensified. The latest blow to the world’s biggest cryptocurrency came from South Korea, where the government said it was eyeing options for stamping out a frenzy of speculation, including a potential
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If you've had enough of disappointing first dates, this new app could herald a new era of dating where you have sexual chemistry with every person you meet. A genetics-based app called Pheramor has pinpointed 11 genes that link to our pheromones and therefore whether we are sexually compatible with
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Frenchman Sebastien Desabre has been unveiled as the new coach of Uganda's national team. Desabre arrived in Kampala just hours after leading Ismaili to a 5-1 win over El Raja in his final match in charge of the Egyptian club on Wednesday. "I'm happy to be in Uganda to coach
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George Weah has lived a very fulfilled life, one in which he has achieved a lot. The only player to win the African, European and world footballer of the year titles in one season – in 1995 – the former Monaco, Paris Saint-Germain, Milan and Chelsea striker has a very
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Frenchman Sebastien Desabre looks set to be the man who will be unveiled as the new coach of Uganda's national team on Thursday. Desabre was one of the four men named on a shortlist by the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (Fufa) on 22 December. Reports from Egypt say that Desabre has
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New year, new gear 2017 was a dark year for the tech industry, peppered with cool gadgets, predictable upgrades, and spectacular downfalls. What excitement will 2018 bring? Here are a few of our predictions for the coming year. Augmented reality in your pocket Virtual reality was going to take over
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Former US President Barack Obama has warned against the irresponsible use of social media, in a rare interview since stepping down in January. He warned that such actions were distorting people's understanding of complex issues, and spreading misinformation. "All of us in leadership have to find ways in which we
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A top Kenyan tycoon, the owner of Suyian ranch Gilfred Powys was Wednesday trampled to death by an elephant in news that has shocked residents and ranchers in the region, reports the Standard. The owner of Suyian ranch in Laikipia North was patrolling the ranch when he was attacked by
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Apple Inc (AAPL.O) defrauded iPhone users by slowing devices without warning to compensate for poor battery performance, according to eight lawsuits filed in various federal courts in the week since the company opened up about the year-old software change. The tweak may have led iPhone owners to misguided attempts to
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