President acknowledges frustrations expressed by young people over the cost of living, taxation, unemployment and the pace of change, saying citizens retained the right to question government decisions and demand better services. ELDORET, October 20, 2026— President William Ruto has announced plans to remove the 25 per cent import duty…
AFRICAN PODCASTS ATTRACT HIGHER ENGAGEMENT BUT LOSE $1.4 MILLION IN ADVERTISING VALUE
Baraza Media Lab Executive Director Eric Kinaga (left) and SemaBOX Founder and CEO Dan Aceda during the launch of the Creative Africa Intelligence Report 2026 in Nairobi. African podcasts are attracting higher audience engagement than content in some of the world’s highest-paying advertising markets, but creators continue to earn significantly…
EPRA Defends Fuel Price Hikes as Global Supply Risks Mount
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BR Shetty Sues Bank of Baroda for $15 Billion Over Alleged NMC Healthcare Fraud
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,…
Kenya Targets 50pc Local Manufacturing Share to Reduce Import Dependence
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Youth Fund Loan Conditions Under Scrutiny After Sh5 Million Asset Finance Application Is Rejected
Questions have emerged over the lending conditions of the Youth Enterprise Development Fund after a prospective borrower claimed that his application for Sh5 million in asset financing was declined despite being advised to apply for the loan. The complainant, who sought to acquire an asset valued at Sh6.8 million, says…
KQ says travel insurance could strengthen tourism industry
NAIROBI, Oct 8, 2026 — Kenya Airways has welcomed the move towards mandatory travel insurance for visitors, saying increased protection for tourists could improve confidence in Kenya as a preferred travel destination. Kenya Airways Chief Commercial and Customer Officer Julius Thairu said travellers are more likely to visit destinations where…
Magical Kenya Expo Opens New Business Opportunities for Hotels, Travel Industry
The Magical Kenya Tourism Expo has continued to provide a crucial platform for hotels, travel agencies, airlines and destination management companies to build partnerships and explore new business opportunities, according to Golden Tulip Westlands Nairobi General Manager Irshad Quazzafi. Quazzafi said Golden Tulip Westlands has participated in the annual tourism…
Technology Can Bridge Education Gap for Learners with Disabilities – Robisearch CEO
Technology can help bridge the education gap facing learners with disabilities by giving them greater access to classrooms, learning materials and employment opportunities, Robisearch Limited Chief Executive Officer Robert Manyala has said. Manyala, who is also the founder of Robisearch Kenya, Uganda and South Africa, said technological innovation was increasingly…
PATIALA DISTILLERS THREATENS LEGAL ACTION OVER ALLEGED POLITICAL ATTACKS, COUNTERFEIT PRODUCTS
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