Absa sees high lending season on expansion, new loan model
The bank’s management says it sees an opportunity for high-volume lending once the new regime takes effect, given the transparency in price build-up for loans across the sector.
BusinessDaily 
Elachi raises alarm over rising C-sections, pushes for better maternal care
Beatrice Elachi has urged Parliament to prioritise improvements in maternal healthcare, citing the increasing number of cesarean section deliveries in the country. She made the remarks during the second reading of the Maternal, Newborn and Child Health Bill (Senate Bill No. 17 of 2023) in the National Assembly on Tuesday, October 14, 2025. Reforms Elachi […]
PEOPLE DAILY 
Palestinians welcome home prisoners freed under Israel exchange deal
Palestinians across the occupied West Bank celebrated on Monday as prisoners released under a new exchange agreement with Israel were freed from Ofer Prison and arrived in Beitunia.
Africa News 
UDA vs the bullfighter: Khalwale told to show cause
Khalwale is accused of contradicting the party on several occasions.
Nation Africa 
Man sues city hospital for detaining wife's body after birth
Man says he's a man of modest means earning a salary of Sh25,000.
French telecoms join forces to break up embattled SFR
Three of France's main telecom groups said Tuesday they lodged a joint bid for SFR, a debt-laden rival struggling to keep up in an increasingly competitive market. If the takeover bid is successful, Bouygues would acquire 43 percent of SFR's operations, Iliad 30 percent and Orange 27 percent.
TUKO 
Madagascar’s crisis deepens as army seizes power, president ousted
Madagascar’s military has taken power after lawmakers impeached President Andry Rajoelina, who fled the country amid weeks of youth-led protests and political unrest.
The EastAfrican 
Ngunjiri Wambugu dismisses Gachagua’s Mt Kenya unity efforts
Former Nyeri Town Member of Parliament Ngunjiri Wambugu has dismissed the efforts of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua to consolidate the Mount Kenya region votes ahead of the 2027 general election. Speaking in Mbeere South on Saturday, October 11, 2025, the DCP leader claimed that President William Ruto is intent on dividing Mt Kenya voters […]
Madagascar military declares takeover following President’s impeachment
In a dramatic escalation of Madagascar’s political crisis, Colonel Michael Randrianirina of an elite military unit announced Tuesday that the armed forces are taking control of the country.
South Africa's health minister hails planned rollout of new HIV prevention jab
Aaron Motsoaledi warned, however, that initial distribution of the drug would be limited to nearly half a million people.
EAC staff fight back after abrupt contract terminations
Terminated EAC staff have petitioned the bloc’s Secretary General, arguing that their dismissal was premature and vague.
Kenya’s Banking Sector Update | Business Redefined
What a season for the banking sector. The Risk Based Credit Pricing Regime has been overhauled, the market regulator tells us one lender has already submitted its new formula The Central Bank has been on an unrelenting unwind of monetary policy, 8 straight cuts with the benchmark at its lowest since Q1/2023 Profit centers are […]
NTV Kenya 
Slain Katani youth leader was on investigators’ radar before his death
Samuel Muiruri's family believes that he may have been under surveillance before he was shot.
Pope Leo XIV urges Italy to remain open to migrants
The pope made his plea during a meeting with Italian President Sergio Mattarella in Rome on Tuesday.
Govt Aims to Connect One Million Homes to Electricity by 2027
The project, supported by the government and donors, aims to enhance the quality of life in rural areas.
Kenyans 
Mvurya hands over Ithookwe Stadium to steering committee for Mashujaa Day celebrations
Cabinet Secretary for Creative Economy, Youth Affairs and Sports, Salim Mvurya, has officially handed over the newly constructed Ithookwe Stadium to the National Celebrations Steering Committee ahead of the 2025 Mashujaa Day celebrations. Following its handover ceremony conducted on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, President William Ruto will officially preside over the official opening of the […]