Entrepreneurs and participants during the launch. [Courtesy] A new partnership between real estate developer Mi Vida Homes and the Women on Boards Network is set to give more women access to property ownership and investment opportunities in Kenya’s real estate sector. The two organisations signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) last Thursday at KEZA Riruta, one of Mi Vida’s upcoming residential projects, currently preparing to hand over its first phase in September. Under the agreement, members of the Women on Boards network will benefit from preferential purchase rates for Mi Vida units. The initiative is designed to increase women’s financial…
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Rhapta Promenade Mall in Westlands, Nairobi. [Manuel Ntoyai, Standard] A new retail and lifestyle hub in Nairobi’s Westlands area is adopting green building practices and automated systems as competition tightens among the city’s malls. The development includes open-air designs, natural lighting, locally sourced materials and low-VOC finishes, along with cashierless payment systems and automated parking. Rhapta Promenade Mall has secured Carrefour and Aga Khan University Hospital as anchor tenants, with other occupants including The Chocolate Room, La Terrazza and Ikwetta, a leather goods brand. “This is not just another shopping centre, it is a lifestyle hub designed to reflect a…
On a warm Saturday afternoon in Kiserian area, the smell of cardamom tea wafts through the air as Carmen Wright James, a 37-year-old wellness coach originally from the Delaware in the United States of America, lays out a brunch of sukuma wiki, grits, and fried plantain. Get Trusted News for Only Ksh99 a Week Subscribe Today & Save! Get Started Unlimited access to all premium content Uninterrupted ad-free browsing experience Mobile-optimized reading experience Weekly Newsletters Already a subscriber? Log in Published Date: 2025-06-18 06:00:00 Author: By Manuel Ntoyai Source: The Standard
Man Lin Man tanker ship docks at Mombasa Port with 100,000 metric tons of Diesel . The fuel is from United Arab Emirates. May 11 2023.[Omondi Onyango,Standard] Stakeholders in the energy and oil industry are calling for the establishment of consistent policies and dependable supply chains. They believe that such measures are essential for ensuring that consumers can fully benefit from them. They say the Government-to-Government (G2G) fuel import deal has already brought relief to Kenyans by easing pressure on the US dollar, stabilising the Kenyan shilling, and helping drive down pump prices. According to Thayu Kamau, the director of Astrol Petroleum,…
Members of the Nairobi Chamber Chorus during their Denmark 2017 tour. Led by Ken Wakia the group attracted full houses wherever they performed (Photo/George Orido) In the world of classical music, few names resonate as deeply in Kenya and beyond as Ken Wakia. A conductor, educator, and singer, Ken is a familiar face in Nairobi’s music circles, having lent his voice and leadership to the Nairobi Music Society, Nairobi Orchestra, and most notably as the founding director of the Nairobi Chamber Chorus. In recent months, Wakia and his choir have found themselves on an even grander stage—performing alongside the legendary…
Pope Emeritus Benedict and his successor, Pope Francis. [Standard] For the last over 120 years, the men who wore the robes of papacy did not just lead the Catholic Church, they steered the world’s oldest Christian body through some of the most turbulent waters in modern history. Often seen as a bastion of tradition, the papacy might conjure images of timeless rituals and ancient walls, untouched by chaos of the world outside but in reality, being Pope in the modern age meant to constantly confront the world’s upheavals head-on guiding over a 1 billion faithful while responding to a whirlwind…
Parents and kids using laptop, smartphone and digital tablet on sofa at home. [Courtesy] While the digital world offers endless opportunities for learning and fun, it also comes with challenges that can affect children’s well-being, values, and behavior. With schools closed for the holiday, and children are left with a lot of free time, one common escape for many young ones is the allure of screens: television, smartphones and tablets. For Kenyan parents, the holiday period can often lead to relaxed routines and with unregulated access to the internet, children can easily stumble upon content that’s inappropriate or harmful. While…