Kenya Airport controversy causes passenger disruption

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On today's programme, plans to modernise Kenya's Jomo Kenyatta International Airport have prompted the aviation workers' union to go on strike. We look at what's behind the decision and how long passenger disruption is expected to last

Plus, we look back at the market reaction to the U.S. Presidential debate, and Kamala Harris' vow not to ban fracking.

And Starbucks’ new CEO, Brian Niccol, is looking to bring back that cozy community coffeehouse vibe as the world's largest coffee chain looks to turnaround its fortune.

11 Sep 10AM English United Kingdom Business

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