July 27, 2025

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The Raven Report > Articles by: Raven Reporter

Kenya Wildlife Service Proposes Steep Park Fee Hikes to Bridge Sh12 Billion Budget Gap

Nairobi, Kenya – July 11, 2025 – The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has unveiled plans to significantly increase entry fees for its national parks and reserves, marking the first comprehensive review of conservation fees in 18 years. The proposed changes, outlined in the draft Wildlife Conservation and Management (Access and Conservation Fees) Regulations, 2025, aim […]

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Emirates Airline to Accept Bitcoin for Flight Bookings in 2026, Signaling Major Shift in Travel Payments

Dubai, UAE – July 9, 2025 – Emirates Airline, the United Arab Emirates’ flagship carrier, has announced a groundbreaking partnership with Crypto.com to enable Bitcoin and other cryptocurrency payments for flight bookings and services, with implementation expected to begin in 2026. The move positions Emirates as a leader in the aviation industry’s adoption of digital […]

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YouTube Tightens Monetization Rules: Real Voices and Original Content to Take Center Stage Starting July 15, 2025

San Bruno, CA – July 9, 2025 – YouTube, the world’s largest video-sharing platform, has announced a significant overhaul of its monetization policies under the YouTube Partner Program (YPP), effective July 15, 2025. The updated guidelines prioritize content featuring real human voices, original storytelling, and authentic value, aiming to curb the proliferation of low-effort, mass-produced, […]

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Competition Authority of Kenya Probes Digital Lenders Over High Interest Rates and Hidden Terms

Nairobi, Kenya – July 9, 2025 – The Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) has launched a comprehensive investigation into digital lending platforms following a surge in consumer complaints about exorbitant interest rates and opaque loan terms. The probe, announced this week, targets practices such as charging up to 40% interest on loans and requiring repayments […]

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