NMC Healthcare founder BR Shetty has filed a $15 billion lawsuit against Bank of Baroda and 25 other defendants at the Bombay High Court, accusing the state-owned lender of enabling financial transactions linked to the collapse of his business empire. The 84 year old businessman, acting through his constituted attorney,…
Uganda Calls for Unified East African Tourism Market to Boost Regional Travel
Uganda’s State Minister for Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities Susan Nakawuki has called on East African countries to strengthen regional cooperation, remove non-tariff barriers and improve transport connectivity to boost tourism and economic growth. Nakawuki said East African nations should market the region as a single tourism destination instead of competing…
PATIALA DISTILLERS THREATENS LEGAL ACTION OVER ALLEGED POLITICAL ATTACKS, COUNTERFEIT PRODUCTS
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Politrack Survey Puts Ruto at 45.1% in 2027 Presidential Preference
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Ruto, Dangote Break Ground on Sh2.2 Trillion Lamu Refinery
Dangote and Ruto vow to deal with naysayers LAMU, Kenya, September 30, 2026 — President William Ruto and Nigerian industrialist Aliko Dangote have officially broken ground for the construction of the Sh2.2 trillion Dangote East Africa Petroleum Refinery in Lamu County, marking the start of one of Kenya’s largest private-sector…
Reprieve to Kajiado residents over land rates
The high court has stopped residents of Kajiado county from paying increased land rates. Justice Judith Omange issued the conservatory order in an application filed by Sheria mtaani in which it accused the county Governor of Kajiado Joseph Ole lenku for increasing land rates without following proper procedure. Speaking to…
Fake academic papers expose gaps in Kenya’s public service verification
Kenya’s public service is facing renewed scrutiny over the use of fraudulent academic and professional certificates, with official records showing thousands of credentials have been flagged for verification. The Kenya National Qualifications Authority (KNQA) has previously reported that it flagged more than 10,000 suspected fake certificates during an ongoing authentication…
EVERY COW, SHEEP AND GOAT IN KENYA MUST CARRY ANITRAC TAG-CS MUTAHI
Every cow, sheep and goat in Kenya will be required to carry an Animal Identification and Traceability (ANITRAC) tag as the Government turns to technology to fight cattle rustling, strengthen disease surveillance, improve food safety and position Kenyan livestock for premium domestic and export markets. Agriculture and Livestock Development CS…
Ruto Assents to Law Establishing Kenya National Council for Population and Development
NAIROBI, Kenya, Sept. 8, 2026 — President William Ruto has assented to legislation formally establishing the Kenya National Council for Population and Development (KNCPD) as a statutory body with a strengthened mandate to guide the country on population matters and their impact on national development. The President signed the Kenya…
Indonesia Reopens Five Airports After Anak Krakatau Eruption Strands 341,000 Passengers
Five airports have resumed operations after volcanic ash disrupted air travel across Indonesia, with authorities warning that further eruptions could cause fresh disruptions. JAKARTA, Indonesia — Indonesia has reopened five airports after volcanic ash from the erupting Anak Krakatau disrupted nearly 3,000 flights and affected about 341,000 passengers. The reopening…