Business & Economy
President William Ruto (centre), NCPB Regional Manager North Rift Gilbert Rotich (right), Uasin Gishu Agriculture CEC Edward Sawe (left) during a tour of the NCPB Eldoret depot. [File, Standard] When President William Ruto came into power three years ago, he…
President William Ruto arrives for the presidential round table with Kenya Private Sector Alliance at Emara Ole Sereni, Nairobi, on August 6, 2025. [PCS] The government is considering buying a 20 per cent stake in capital-intensive industries initiated…
A cargo ship off loads containers at Lamu Port. [File, Standard Kenya’s second seaport of Lamu last…
Absa Bank Kenya launches country’s first 110 per cent Eco-Home Loan to finance energy-efficient and climate-resilient…
Mount Kenya University Director of Research and Innovation Dr Jesse Gitaka guides Health DG Dr Patrick…
Founder of Hernovation Laura Chite, during the Grow with Safaricom Business Forum, whereby Safaricom brought together small and micro enterprises for a conversation on financial literacy and innovation. [David Gichuru/Standard] Safaricom has announced a 25 per cent discount on…
President William Ruto and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga at Kirembe Grounds in Kisumu break ground for the construction of the LV Marina Housing Project. President Ruto said that the affordable housing project…
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The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) asked Sacco regulator, Sacco Societies Regulatory Authority (SASRA), to regulate the giant Kenya Union of Savings and Credit…
Cooperative Principal Secretary Patrick Kilemi during the launch of Unaitas Sacco fruit trees planting at Ikumbi Primary School in Kigumo, Murang’a, on May 2,…
Listed lender Standard Chartered Bank Kenya has posted a 13.5% decline in net profit to KSh 4.86 billion in Q1 2025, marking its first…
Illegally harvested cedar posts ready for market. [Fred Kibor, Standard] The cost of processed wood for furniture and construction purposes is expected to double…