Megna Homes CEO Ahmed Badawy receives an award from Lamu Governor Issa Timamy after the developer was recognised by the Kenya Green Building Society (KGBS) for its commitment to sustainable housing solutions in Mtopanga, Mombasa. [Bernard Orwongo, Standard] A Mombasa based developer has recognised for its commitment to sustainable living solutions in real estate development. Megna Homes bagged the Dennis Quansah Green Buildings Award in the residential category during the Kenya Green Building Society (KGBS) Annual Conference 2025 held in Nairobi. Follow The Standard channel on WhatsApp KGBS renamed its Green Buildings category the Dennis Quansah Green Building Award…
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A tea farmer on her way to deliver tea leaves at Giakaibei Tea Buying Center, in Mathira,Nyeri County. [File, Standard] The Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) has attributed this year’s reduced second bonus payment to tough international market conditions and unfavorable currency exchange rates. The authority in a statement on Tuesday said the drop in earnings was beyond the control of farmers and factories. According to the statement, while international tea prices remained relatively stable, the strengthening of the Kenya Shilling against the US dollar significantly eroded revenues. “In 2024, the Kenya Shilling traded at an average of Sh144 to the US dollar, while in 2025…
Employees sorting and grading dried ginger at the Horizon Group Africa plant in Kaduna. [Courtesy] Kenyan farmers and entrepreneurs could soon benefit from a wave of fresh capital after a global impact fund announced plans to pump billions of shillings into agribusiness and manufacturing across Africa. The Global Supply Chain Support Fund, backed by German lender KfW and Japan’s JICA, is eyeing investments worth $250 million (Sh37 billion) across three key regions including East Africa, West Africa and North Africa. Kenya, Nigeria and Egypt are expected to be at the heart of the deals. The fund’s latest investment was a…
Employees sorting and grading dried ginger at the Horizon Group Africa plant in Kaduna. [Courtesy] Kenyan farmers and entrepreneurs could soon benefit from a wave of fresh capital after a global impact fund announced plans to pump billions of shillings into agribusiness and manufacturing across Africa. The Global Supply Chain Support Fund, backed by German lender KfW and Japan’s JICA, is eyeing investments worth $250 million (Sh37 billion) across three key regions including East Africa, West Africa and North Africa. Kenya, Nigeria and Egypt are expected to be at the heart of the deals. The fund’s latest investment was a…
Harrison Murimi in his 5 acres coffee farm in Kirinyanga County. [Courtesy, Harrison Murimi] A quiet revolution is taking root across Kenya’s agricultural heartlands, challenging long-held assumptions about farming’s appeal to the country’s educated youth The morning light filters through the canopy of Harrison Murimi’s coffee plantation in Kirinyaga County, illuminating rows of meticulously maintained stems that tell a story far removed from Kenya’s traditional agricultural narrative. Unlock the Full Story — Join Thousands of Informed Kenyans Today Subscribe Today & Save! Unlock the Truth Now 》 Unlimited access to all premium content Uninterrupted ad-free browsing experience Mobile-optimized reading experience…
Some of the guests during tea-tasting session featuring Chaii Republic’s signature blends. [Courtesy] Chaii Republic has expanded its footprint in Kenya with the reimagination of cafe NBO as second flagship store after the success of Westland branch. The vibrant new outlet at Chaka Place marks the brand’s second flagship in the country and underscores its growing presence in East Africa’s evolving café culture. With its blend of authentic tea traditions and modern lifestyle elements, Café NBO is designed as more than a tea shop—it is a community hub where culture, conversation, and creativity come together. “Tea is more than just…