Today we talk about the opportunity in India, brand Coca-Cola is still a challenger brand in India. And it's - one of the hardest tasks we have is to take on." While some of these campaigns like "thanda matlab" were locally created, "happiness" is a theme adapted by different markets the brand is present in. "In a place like India, we've actually taken on that challenger mindset to unleash the potential that it (brand Coke) has, and we're very pleased with the early stages of that," Murphy said at the Deutsche Bank Global Consumer Conference in Paris. Murphy said in the last 3-4 years, there's been "tremendous consistency" with how the company was converting opportunities into value in different markets around the world.

June 26, 2024 19:22 UTC

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June 26, 2024 17:03 UTC

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June 26, 2024 16:19 UTC

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June 26, 2024 16:06 UTC

All was well until after MPs finished the vote – which was taken manually, and the majority approved the bill. PANDEMONIUMTogether with my colleague Luke Awich, we moved to the main entrance where a body had been dumped by protesters. Cops who had escorted us to the tunnel insisted that we stay put as any movement would have alerted the protesters of the escape routes. It went for an hour or so before people started to find their way out of the tunnel. As equality reigned, the common goal being how to stay safe, and how to get out of the premises unscathed.

June 26, 2024 15:58 UTC





Kenya deployed military units to support the police across the country on Tuesday "in response to the security emergency caused by the ongoing violent protests" across the country "resulting in destruction and breaching of critical infrastructure", Defence Minister Aden Bare Duale said in a statement. Kenyan President William Ruto suggested protesters could expect a heavy-handed response, calling the demonstrations "treasonous" and saying a debate on taxes had been "hijacked by dangerous people". Two days before, Ruto expressed his pride in the mostly young protesters and said he was ready to have a conversation with them.

June 26, 2024 15:49 UTC

Oscar Sudi has vowed to take action against looters who stole liquor and other items from his Timba XO club. Looters broke into the Kapseret MP's club, Timba XO, which is located in Eldoret town, Uasin Gishu county and made away with all kinds of alcohol. The looters vandalised the entertainment joint and stole liquor and other items during the nationwide peaceful demonstrations of Tuesday, June 25. Some of the drinks included Hennesy VSOP, worth KSh 22,000; Martell VSOP, worth KSh 16,500; Martell XO, worth KSh 35,000; and Gordons Gin, worth KSh 5,000. All about Oscar Sudi's Timba XO clubProofreading by Jackson Otukho, a multimedia journalist and copy editor at TUKO.co.keSource: TUKO.co.ke

June 26, 2024 15:48 UTC

This partnership aims to support Water Utilities through technical assistance and performance-based grants to build capacity for commercial borrowing through enhanced revenues due to mitigated physical and commercial water losses. “As a bank, we are committed to supporting Sustainable Development Goal 6 by improving access to WASH financing. Today, we are pleased to launch Phase III of WASH Financing in partnership with Aqua for All and Oikocredit. This program aims to catalyze access to WASH financing and provide resources to improve water and sanitation services in Kenya,” Chege Thumbi, Sidian Bank CEO said. Read: Mwenda Thuranira: From a Dishwasher to Real Estate Billionaire>>> Sidian Bank Feted For Having The Lowest Tariff

June 26, 2024 14:25 UTC

By NATION AFRICA More by this AuthorKenya's President William Ruto on Wednesday bowed to pressure from Kenyans after several protests and has declined declined to sign the Finance Bill 2024 to law. The move follows Tuesday's deadly protests that saw demonstrators breach Parliament premises for the first time in Kenya's history. “Following the passage of the Bill, the country witnessed widespread expression of dissatisfaction with the Bill as passed, regrettably resulting in the loss of life, destruction of property and desecration of constitutional institutions. President Ruto’s decision will likely be seen as an attempt to de-escalate already rising tensions following Tuesday’s countrywide demos. After it was passed by MPs, the Finance Bill was submitted to his office for signing into law.

June 26, 2024 14:08 UTC

Ciru Muriuki has been among the celebs at the forefront of the anti-finance bill protests. Photos: Ciru Muriuki, Charles Ouda. On Thursday, February 15, TUKO.co.ke reported that a sombre mood engulfed Kariokor Crematorium as family and friends of Charles Ouda paid their last respects. Has Ciru Muriuki moved on after Charles Ouda's death? The 42-year-old media personality wore black tights and a white t-shirt with Ouda's photo at the front.

June 26, 2024 13:42 UTC

Nairobi - President William Ruto is expected to address the country over the controversial Finance Bill 2024. William Ruto will address the nation at 4pm and Rigathi Gachagua at 5.30pm. Where will Gachagua address the nation from? At the same time, Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua will hold a press briefing from Mombasa at 5:30 p.m.A press invite from Gachagua's office, which was labelled as urgent, indicated that Gachagua would address the nation from the Deputy President's residence in Kizingo, Mombasa. William Ruto's speech after protests sparks reactionsMeanwhile, Ruto addressed the nation hours after the anti-finance bill protesters vandalised the state's infrastructure.

June 26, 2024 13:01 UTC

Kenya’s president William Ruto has declined to sign the controversial Finance Bill 2024 just a day after the bill was adopted by the National Assembly. The Finance Bill 2024 is planned to raise $2.7 billion in additional taxes to reduce the budget deficit and state borrowing. UPDATEKenya’s president William Ruto has announced that he rejects and withdraws the Finance Bill. ”Listening keenly to the people of Kenya who have said loudly that they want nothing to do with this Finance Bill 2024, I concede and therefore I will not sign the 2024 Finance Bill and it shall subsequently be withdrawn” he said. I am recommending a bipartisan multistakeholder engagement for us as a nation to speak to the future of our country,” President Ruto said.

June 26, 2024 13:01 UTC

President William Ruto is set to address the nation at 4pm on Wednesday. In an invite seen by the Star, the briefing will be held at State House, Nairobi. The president is expected to majorly address the concerns raised about the Finance Bill, 2024. State House sources earlier told the Star that the Head of state has also declined to assent to the Bill. It will be sent back to Parliament before they break for recess today.

June 26, 2024 12:37 UTC

An online outpouring of anger over tax increases has swelled into a nationwide protest movement calling for a political overhaul, in the most serious crisis of President William Ruto's two-year-old presidency. Read: Kenya anti-tax protesters take to the streets - LIVEMany social media users focused on Ruto's speech after the clashes, in which he said the attack on parliament was the work of "criminals pretending to be peaceful protesters". "Good morning fellow CRIMINALS Tupatane Thursday to do what CRIMINALS do," one X user posted. Protesters say they want the whole bill scrapped, and many are now demanding that Ruto resign. The protest movement, which has no formal leadership and has primarily organised on social media platforms, turned out thousands of supporters in dozens of towns and cities on Tuesday.

June 26, 2024 12:21 UTC

0 SHARES Share TweetNAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 26 – President William Ruto is expected to address the nation at 4.00pm at State House, Nairobi. The address comes amid a push from various quarters for him not to assent to the controversial Finance Bill 2024 that has elicited public outrage. During the address, he is expected to outline the way forward over the matter. About The Author

June 26, 2024 12:16 UTC