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…
Business Weekly Round Up
CBK Governor Dr. Kamau Thugge before the National Assembly’s Committee on Finance and National Planning in regards to the implementation of Central Bank Rate…
L-R Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) CEO Frank Mwiti, NSE EmpowerHER Lead Demi Murila, Chief of Staff at the Office of the First Lady Mary…
Insurance Regulatory Authority Chief Executive Godfrey Kiptum says high costs come with the introduction of new products into the market. [File, Standard] The insurance…
Safaricom CEO Dr Peter Ndegwa during the official launch of Taasi, a credit term product by Safaricom’s M-PESA at Safaricom HQ in Nairobi. May 23, 2025. [Wilberforce Okwiri, Standard]…