Author: By Benard Orwongo

Strategic Nest Corporation CEO Samuel Njari during the launch of the awards in Nairobi on September 18,2025.[Benard Orwongo, Standard] Strategic Nest Corporation (SNC), a research-driven communications and public relations firm, has announced the winners of the 2025 edition of the Strategic Business & Leadership Awards (SBL 2025). Speaking during a press briefing at SNC headquarters, the firm’s CEO and Head of Secretariat, Samuel Nũjari, said the awards were designed to celebrate leaders and organizations driving impactful change across Africa. This year’s honorees were selected after months of research and community engagement, resulting in a list of top corporate leaders, outstanding…

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  Official Opening of an exclusive shop for female merchandise targeting women between the ages 25 to 55 at the Waterfront Mall in Karen on August 29,2025.[Benard Orwongo,Standard] Kenya has invited China to seize investment opportunities in the country’s special economic zones as a strategic entry point into Africa’s vast consumer market. On Friday, the Kenya Investment Authority (KenInvest) showcased a range of investment opportunities for Chinese businesses, stressing that Kenya offers a gateway to millions of African consumers. Follow The Standard channel on WhatsApp Speaking at the official opening of Yiwu Selection Kenya — an exclusive women’s merchandise store…

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  Official Opening of an exclusive shop for female merchandise targeting women between the ages 25 to 55 at the Waterfront Mall in Karen on August 29,2025.[Benard Orwongo,Standard] Kenya has invited China to seize investment opportunities in the country’s special economic zones as a strategic entry point into Africa’s vast consumer market. On Friday, the Kenya Investment Authority (KenInvest) showcased a range of investment opportunities for Chinese businesses, stressing that Kenya offers a gateway to millions of African consumers. Follow The Standard channel on WhatsApp Speaking at the official opening of Yiwu Selection Kenya — an exclusive women’s merchandise store…

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From Left:France Ambassador to Kenya Arnaud Suquet,Principal Secretary State department of Energy Alex Wachira,French Minister Delegate for Francophonie and International Partnerships Thani Mohamed Soilihi and KETRACO Managing Director and CEO John Mativo during a site visit to National Systems Control Centre(NSCC)project site in Embakasi,Nairobi on May 30,2025. [Benard Orwongo,Standard] The Ministry of Energy and Petroleum and the Kenya Electricity Transmission Company Limited (KETRACO) got a boost on the national electricity transmission grid from the France government. On Friday, Thani Mohamed Soilihi, the French Minister Delegate for Francophonie and International Partnerships was hosted at the site of the National System Control Centre…

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From left: Erastus Muthura, Absa Bank Kenya Head of SME Banking, Elizabeth Wasunna-Ochwa, Absa Bank Kenya Business Banking Director, Mary Ellen Iskenderian, CEO, Women’s World Banking (WWB) and Elizabeth Gathai, Regional Head of Africa, WWB during the signing of an MOU between Absa Bank Kenya and WWB to promote the inclusion of  more women in business across the country. [Benard Orwongo,Standard] Absa Bank Kenya has entered into a strategic partnership with Women’s World Banking (WWB) to enhance financial inclusion and empower women entrepreneurs across Kenya. The partnership, officially signed during the Women’s World Banking partners breakfast in Nairobi, will strengthen…

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