Business & Economy
President William Ruto during the launch of the electro-deposition paint plant at Isuzu East Africa, Nairobi. [File, Standard] Recent statistics indicate that Kenya’s industrial manufacturing sector has been contributing just 7.6 per cent of the gross domestic product (GDP), far…
Wind turbines at Ngong Hills Wind Power Station in Kajiado County, on October 7, 2023. [File, Standard] Kenya has been appointed to lead renewable energy transition discussions in Africa. The country was given the position during a sideline…
New Wide Garments Kenya EPZ Limited in Athi River, Machakos County, on May 20, 2022. [File,…
President William Ruto with Prime Minister Li Qiang, after a meeting at the Great Hall of…
Construction of Kenol – Sagana – Marwa highway. [File, Standard] Growth in the construction sector more…
Women process seaweed in Kwale. Locals are now farming fish alongside seaweed, which is associated with increase in fish diversity and the Indian Ocean’s biodiversity. [File, Standard] Coast Development Authority (CDA) has called for the establishment of integrated agro-marine hubs,…
Rescue operation at the site of the collapsed building in South C , Nairobi, on January 7, 2026. [Elvis Ogina, Standard] As investigations into collapse…
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The flights will provide Kenyan travelers with streamlined access to Saudi Arabia for leisure, business, and pilgrimage. In a strategic move to bolster its…
Standard Group Limited Mombasa Road. [Photo/Jacob Otieno] The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) has given the Standard Group PLC the go-ahead to raise Sh1.5 billion…
The government has appointed a new board of directors to oversee recovery of troubled Kenya Union of Savings and Credit Cooperatives (KUSCCO). The board…
Masai Mara/ FILEFor years, safari bookings in Kenya followed a traditional path: guests reached out to tour operators, who coordinated lodges, guides, transport and…