Business & Economy
Workers at the Hela Intimates Export Processing Zone Ltd factory in Athi River, Machakos County. [FILE] Kenyan exporters to the United States are a step closer to reclaiming crucial duty-free access after the US House of Representatives passed a law…
Safaricom Headquarters on Waiyaki Way in Nairobi. [File, Standard] The National Assembly will on Monday kick off a multi-sector inquiry into the government’s controversial sale of a 15 per cent stake in telecoms giant Safaricom to South Africa’s…
Nairobi to lead green energy push in Africa
Wind turbines at Ngong Hills Wind Power Station in Kajiado County, on October 7, 2023. [File,…
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…
Residents stock up for Christmas at Wakulima Market in Nakuru City on December 23, 2025. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard] The economy expanded at a faster pace in the third quarter of 2025, boosting hopes for job creation, higher incomes and a potential…
President William Ruto during inspection of the Mau Mau Road Lot 1A and Lot 1B in Lari, Kiambu County, on March 5, 2025. [File, Standard]…
Business Weekly Round Up
Meta boss Mark Zuckerberg has taken the witness stand in a landmark antitrust trial to defend his company against allegations that his company operates…
An ex-employee of iProcure Limited has withdrawn a lawsuit against the Kenyan agricultural supply chain startup—currently under administration due to financial difficulties. Bernard Kamau…
Defence Principal Secretary Patrick Mariru and Laikipa MP Jane Kagiri inspecting Nanyuki Affordable Housing Programme.[Boniface Gikandi/Standard] Kenya’s construction sector has undergone a remarkable transformation over the past…
Absa Bank Kenya launches country’s first 110 per cent Eco-Home Loan to finance energy-efficient and climate-resilient housing.[iStock] Kenya’s mortgage market is transitioning into green…
