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…
New Wide Garments Kenya EPZ Limited in Athi River, Machakos County, on May 20, 2022. [File, Standard] Kenya’s competitiveness as an investment destination in the region is being edged out by other economies as latest data shows foreign…
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
The government is planning to spend a total of Ksh 799.2 million to complete 137 energy projects in South Nyanza. Energy and Petroleum Cabinet…
From Fertiliser Bags to Taxi Rides, the Fintech Revolution That’s Bringing Insurance to More Kenyans
Kenya’s smallholder farmers and gig economy workers may soon have more in common than meets the eye. In the last two months, the Ministry…
Caption Entrepreneur and philanthropist billionaire Mo Ibrahim says the formation of a continental credit rating agency, as envisioned by President William Ruto, may leave…
Cooperatives and MSMEs CS Wycliffe Oparanya during inauguration of the new KUSCCO board on May 12, 2025. [Wilberforce Okwiri, Standard] The government has appointed…
