FOOTBALL
Fun facts on the World Cup, biggest, most exalted sporting event on the planet
More than half of football fans in Kenya will watch this year’s games from the comfort of their houses, says survey
By JOSHUA MUTISYA
WORLD CUP
World Cup balls and trophies since 1930
The first World Cup trophy was stolen twice
DOMESTIC TOURISM
Youth twice as likely as older adults to travel for leisure
Kenyan visitors to national parks and game reserves increased by a fifth in three years
Manufacturing
Vision 2030 under threat as manufacturing declines
Two in five shillings that the industry contributes to GDP is from the food, beverage and tobacco subsector
National Youth Service
NYS scandal: Procurement on steroids
OIL
Turkana oil by numbers
crime
Violent crimes and sexual offences rising, police figures show
Meru leads in crime rate while you are most likely to be killed in Embu and Samburu
Family shocks
Many families find it hard to conquer adversity
Coping tactics include prayer, help from friends, loans and sending children to live with relatives.
credit
Two-thirds of loans taken by families are spent on food and school fees
Shops are the preferred source of credit while it is most difficult to get a loan in Marsabit County
COMPANIES
Two in three NSE-listed companies report tough times
By DOROTHY OTIENO
15 firms recorded losses, 25 reported falling earnings while 26 did not declare dividends sending away investors empty-handed
