Royalties

Mining communities in Kenya are challenging the new mineral royalty sharing formula gazetted this year, demanding a larger share. The Mining (Mineral Royalty Sharing) Regulations, 2026 allocate 70% to the national government, 20% to counties and 10% to host communities. Miners complain that the 10% share does not reach communities directly.

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The theme song for the long-running CBS sitcom The Big Bang Theory has become the most lucrative hit for Canadian rock band Barenaked Ladies. Frontman Ed Robertson credits the show's enduring success with transforming his financial fortunes. The track, written in just 15 minutes, has outpaced the band's previous chart-toppers in revenue.