The article tells the story of Libby Ndambo, a singer-songwriter, blogger, and voice-over artist from Voi, Kenya. Despite being told she could not sing and facing numerous rejections, Libby's passion for music, influenced by her grandfather's love for classics, drove her to pursue her dreams. She overcame obstacles and found her motivation, which led to her composing her first song 'Keep Holding On' in 2009. Libby has since performed on various stages and organized her own concert, 'The Expressions'. Her upcoming concert, 'Expressions 2', is set to take place at the Michael Joseph Centre in Nairobi, celebrating God's love in her musical journey. Libby's story is one of perseverance and faith, proving that with determination and belief, one can achieve their dreams and make a national impact.

The report from JLL Sub-Saharan Africa, presented at the Africa Hotel Investment Forum in Kigali, Rwanda, predicts a growth of 3 to 5 percent per annum in the hotel and hospitality industry over the next three years. Investment in hotels is expected to reach USD 1.7 billion in 2017 and USD 1.9 billion in 2018. Xander Nijnens of JLL highlighted the potential for increased global capital flow into the region as markets mature. However, challenges such as the lack of projects meeting investor return thresholds and foreign currency issues were noted. Urbanization and tourism are both on the rise in Africa, with a projected increase in hotel room capacity by 2.8 percent next year. David Tarsh of Tarsh Consulting discussed the symbiotic relationship between tourist arrivals, hotel industry growth, and investment, emphasizing the confidence boost when hotels and airlines expand concurrently.