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Kenyan lenders fall off list of fastest-growing banks in Africa

Nairobi, Oct. 22 -- Kenyan banks fell off the list of the fastest-growing lenders in Africa, a new ranking by Financial Times (FT) showed, partly due to a stable shilling against the dollar. The FT's... Read More


Meet Mercy Mutemi, the bold lawyer taking on big tech companies

Nairobi, Oct. 22 -- What is that gut decision you made that was difficult or unpopular, but taught you the most? Starting my own law firm at 25 years old was extremely unpopular. Senior advisers and ... Read More


362,846 more workers to be exempted from income tax

Nairobi, Oct. 22 -- An extra 362,846 formal sector workers will be exempted from paying taxes under the ongoing review of income taxes that will see those earning over Sh50,000 pay more. Treasury Cab... Read More


US-Israel-Iran War Latest News: US Withdraws Troops From Middle East Bases, Orders Diplomats to Exit Saudi Arabia

India, Oct. 22 -- US-Israel-Iran War Latest News: There have been reports of the United States cutting down the number of troops stationed in the US military bases in the Middle East region due to sec... Read More


Kenya buys London chancery in Sh2.8billon deal

Nairobi, Oct. 22 -- Kenya has bought a building hosting its High Commission in London for £16,250,000 (Sh2.8 billion) as Nairobi shifts to property ownership for its diplomatic missions abroad to... Read More


'I like portraying morally grey characters so that such people feel seen'

India, Oct. 22 -- H arleen Sethi wants to use her craft to bring morally grey characters to life, giving visibility to people whose choices may not always align with society's idea of right and wrong.... Read More


The 33-year-old Indian who cracked a Rs.33 cr deal on Shark Tank USA

India, Oct. 22 -- A spoon that looks like a flat, 0.1-inch bookmark can be folded into a teaspoon, tablespoon or precise measuring spoon. Who would've thought that this innovative design could win hea... Read More


Saints are having a big-screen moment

India, Oct. 22 -- T he phenomenal success of Hanuman Ansh, based on the life of spiritual guru Neem Karoli Baba, has put stories of Indian saints in the cinematic spotlight. Directed by Dr Vishal Chat... Read More


Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2 ends after 450 episodes

India, Oct. 22 -- A fter 450 episodes, Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2 aired its finale on October 20, prompting emotional farewells from producer Ektaa R Kapoor (51) and actor-politician Smriti Iran... Read More


Kim goes full North for Halloween!

India, Oct. 22 -- Kim Kardashian (45) has found her Halloween inspiration at home: her daughter North West (13)! The reality star recreated North's signature cyber-goth look, complete with a blue wig,... Read More