Business & Economy
The latest data published by the Central Bank of Kenya shows the lending rate, as at June 2025, stood at 15.28 per cent. [Courtesy] When Kenya Bankers Association (KBA) Chief Finance Officer Kennedy Mutisya presented the innovative idea on how the…
The mobile money sector showed signs of strain in May, with the number of transactions dropping nearly 30% even as the overall value of transfers edged higher, highlighting a shift toward high-value payments and a potential retreat in…
Energy and Petroleum CS Opiyo Wandayi and Kenya Power Chairperson Joy Brenda Masinde at the National…
President William Ruto arrives for the presidential round table with Kenya Private Sector Alliance at Emara…
A cargo ship off loads containers at Lamu Port. [File, Standard Kenya’s second seaport of Lamu last…
KEMSA Acting CEO Dr. Waqo Ejersa when he appeared before the National Assembly Health Committee at Mini Chamber County Hall, Nairobi on February 10, 2025 over the issues of provision of healthcare under SHA. [Boniface Okendo, Standard] Nakuru-based doctor Magare-Gikenyi and two…
Stanbic Bank, Chief Financial and Value Officer Dennis Musau, Stanbic Holdings Plc Group CEO Patrick Mweheire, Chairman Joseph Muganda and Stanbic Bank Kenya and South…
Business Weekly Round Up
Airtel Africa’s Profit after tax soared by over 400% to US$156 million in Q1 2026, with revenues up 22% to US$1.42 billion, compared to…
Tala Money March report, a research conducted among consumers to understand the impact of cost of living and how credit is helping them, shows…
The recovery of the stock market last year was a shot in the arm for the pension sector. [Courtesy] The recovery of the stock…
Gold mining site on Masangura Hill in Homa Bay County, on July 14, 2025. [James Omoro, Standard] Residents of Masangura in Homa Bay County…