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The real cost of a stone-clad home

Nairobi, Oct. 5 -- Across Kenya, the face of new houses is fast changing. Instead of neatly painted walls, home owners are embracing stones: rough or smooth, grey, brown or purple-tinged, each piece s... Read More


The new selling point for Kenyan homes

Nairobi, Oct. 5 -- Kitchens in Nairobi's new apartments are losing their walls. In their place, developers are building a raised counter with a few tall stools, and some say a unit without one now str... Read More


UN, Afcon and Kebs book new look Bomas of Kenya

Nairobi, Oct. 5 -- The United Nations (UN), the African Cup of Nations (Afcon), and the Kenya Bureau of Standards (Kebs) are among the top organisations that have already booked facilities at the Sh31... Read More


Turkana's potential to become a major gold mining economy

Nairobi, Oct. 5 -- Turkana County is increasingly emerging as an important frontier for mineral exploration and investment in Kenya. While it is endowed with a wide range of minerals, including gold, ... Read More


Leaders Call for Urgent, Integrated Action to Transform India's Urban Habitats at Urban Adda 2026

India, Oct. 5 -- NEW DELHI, October 5, 2026 - Urban Adda 2026 convened today at the India Habitat Centre, uniting senior government officials, global urban experts, corporate leaders, and youth icons ... Read More


Rising costs choke firms despite growing demand

Nairobi, Oct. 5 -- Businesses are passing rising fuel, transport and agricultural costs to consumers at the fastest pace in nearly three years as stronger demand and improving cash flows revive privat... Read More


Small banks make loans expensive on costly funds

Nairobi, Oct. 5 -- Smaller banks are charging higher interest rates on loans to offset the premium they pay to attract deposits, highlighting a funding disadvantage that is increasing borrowing costs ... Read More


In Telangana, both the Congress and BRS throw stones at each other's glass houses

India, Oct. 5 -- In Telangana's argument over political wealth, each side has an inventory of the other's assets. What the public needs is an account of its own. Congress has been questioning the lan... Read More


Karnataka plans AI training in government schools from Class 6

India, Oct. 5 -- Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Monday directed officials to explore extending Artificial Intelligence (AI) training in government schools to students from Class 6, as the ... Read More


Norway seeks temporary ban on smart glasses as privacy concerns rise

India, Oct. 5 -- A trip to the park. A day at the beach. A workout session at the gym. All are public spaces where smart glasses can snap photos, record conversations or stream video online - without ... Read More