Kenya Property Developers Association Partners with KNCCI to Boost Affordable Housing and Urban Development. The Kenya Property Developers Association (KPDA) has signed a strategic partnership with the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) to unlock new financing models that address affordable housing challenges and promote sustainable urban development. KPDA plans to leverage its members’ technical expertise, practical experience, and understanding of on-the-ground issues in collaboration with KNCCI, which serves as the umbrella business organisation in Kenya. This partnership aims to expand the national reach, amplify advocacy for policy reforms, and leverage the broad networks that KNCCI maintains across…
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The government is considering the introduction of high taxation on unhealthy foods. Through the Health Ministry, the government says such strict regulatory measures on the sale and marketing of these foods will play a key role in reducing the prevalence of non-communicable diseases. A top official at the ministry hinted to the Standard that the process of drafting the regulations has already begun, with stakeholder engagement on impact assessment underway. Follow The Standard channel on WhatsApp According to the source, the proposed regulations could include, but not be limited to, higher taxation of its sale and marketing or a…
The Party Leader made those remarks after receiving the Certificate of Registration from the Registrar of Political Parties. Former Mathare Member of Parliament Steven Kariuki has launched a new political party ahead of the 2027 General Election. After receiving the Certificate of Registration from the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties (ORPP), Kariuki urged aspirants interested in running for any political positions in the upcoming by-elections to register with his party, the Kenya Moja Movement Party. “I encourage all aspirants interested in our party to register for the upcoming by-elections. Our party is prepared to field candidates for all…
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Boniface Mwangi Kariuki’s family at Kenyatta National Hospital on June 29, 2025, where they confirmed he had been declared brain dead. [Winfrey Owino, Standard] Boniface Mwangi Kariuki, who was shot in the head at close range during ‘Justice for Albert Ojwang’ protests, has been declared brain dead, the family has said. According to the family spokesperson, Emily Wanjira, they were called by the hospital at midnight on Saturday and informed of the patient’s state. While speaking to journalists this afternoon, Ms Wanjira said, “We were called to come here at midnight. When we got here, they told us that…
Kenya’s delegation comprising representatives of the Council of Engineering Deans and Principals, Commission of University Education, engineering professional associations and the Institution of Engineers of Kenya at the International Engineering Alliance Meeting 2025 in Merida, Mexico. Photo Courtesy/Engineers Board of Kenya. Kenyan Engineers have reached a historic milestone after the Engineers Board of Kenya acceded to the Washington Accord as a Provisional Signatory. This followed concerted efforts by key stakeholders, including universities offering engineering Programs coordinated by the Council of Engineering Deans and Principals, the Commission of University Education, and engineering professionals’ associations IEK, at the International Engineering Alliance Meeting…
Kenya’s delegation comprising representatives of the Council of Engineering Deans and Principals, Commission of University Education, engineering professional associations and the Institution of Engineers of Kenya at the International Engineering Alliance Meeting 2025 in Merida, Mexico. Photo Courtesy/Engineers Board of Kenya. Kenyan Engineers have reached a historic milestone after the Engineers Board of Kenya acceded to the Washington Accord as a Provisional Signatory. This followed concerted efforts by key stakeholders, including universities offering engineering Programs coordinated by the Council of Engineering Deans and Principals, the Commission of University Education, and engineering professionals’ associations IEK, at the International Engineering Alliance Meeting…
Industrialisation PS Juma Mukhwana during the Western Region CAIPS Investment Conference breakfast meeting at Sarova Stanley hotel, Nairobi, on May 5, 2025. [Elvis Ogina, Standard] Delay by county governments to map out value chains has slowed down efforts to set up County Aggregation and Industrial Parks (CAIPs) across the country. The national and county governments are partnering to build industrial parks in each county in a bid to grow manufacturing and investments through agro-industries. At a breakfast meeting in Nairobi this week, stakeholders from western Kenya counties called for the postponement of a planned conference on CAIPs to give them…
Siaya Governor James Orengo is under fire for criticising the broad-based government during George Oduor’s burial. [Michale Mute, Standard] Professionals from the Luo community have threatened to sponsor an impeachment motion against Siaya Governor James Orengo for criticising the broad-based government. This comes days after Governor Orengo called out senior politicians over what he termed as ‘psychophancy’ to the government. In a statement issued Wednesday morning in Nairobi, Nyanza professionals organisation dubbed Ramogi Professional Caucus reiterated that the community (Luo) is united behind the Ruto-Raila pact for development. “We want to tell Siaya Governor James Orengo that we are not…
Siaya Governor James Orengo is under fire for criticising the broad-based government during George Oduor’s burial. [Michale Mute, Standard] Professionals from the Luo community have threatened to sponsor an impeachment motion against Siaya Governor James Orengo for criticising the broad-based government. This comes days after Governor Orengo called out senior politicians over what he termed as ‘psychophancy’ to the government. In a statement issued Wednesday morning in Nairobi, Nyanza professionals organisation dubbed Ramogi Professional Caucus reiterated that the community (Luo) is united behind the Ruto-Raila pact for development. “We want to tell Siaya Governor James Orengo that we are not…
Siaya Governor James Orengo is under fire for criticising the broad-based government during George Oduor’s burial. [Michale Mute, Standard] Professionals from the Luo community have threatened to sponsor an impeachment motion against Siaya Governor James Orengo for criticising the broad-based government. This comes days after Governor Orengo called out senior politicians over what he termed as ‘psychophancy’ to the government. In a statement issued Wednesday morning in Nairobi, Nyanza professionals organisation dubbed Ramogi Professional Caucus reiterated that the community (Luo) is united behind the Ruto-Raila pact for development. “We want to tell Siaya Governor James Orengo that we are not…
Siaya Governor James Orengo is under fire for criticising the broad-based government during George Oduor’s burial. [Michale Mute, Standard] Professionals from the Luo community have threatened to sponsor an impeachment motion against Siaya Governor James Orengo for criticising the broad-based government. This comes days after Governor Orengo called out senior politicians over what he termed as ‘psychophancy’ to the government. In a statement issued Wednesday morning in Nairobi, Nyanza professionals organisation dubbed Ramogi Professional Caucus reiterated that the community (Luo) is united behind the Ruto-Raila pact for development. “We want to tell Siaya Governor James Orengo that we are not…
Employees of Hela Intimates EPZ Limited in Athi River, Machakos County. [File, Standard] Days after U.S. President Donald Trump imposed a ten percent tariff on all goods exported from Kenya and other African countries, the manufacturing sector is facing potential job cuts. This is according to Tobias Alendo, Chief Executive Officer of the Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM), during an interview with the Standard last week. Alendo stated that businesses would have to absorb the tariffs, which would likely lead to workforce reductions until they can adjust to the new U.S. market conditions. “There are already contractual agreements at 0…