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
Buying land in Kenya is one of the biggest investments that can quickly turn into a very risky endeavor when done without due diligence,…
The newly instituted US visa bans targeting certain African countries are expected to have a limited impact on the continent’s aviation industry. According to…
Standard Chartered Bank/FILEStandard Chartered has clinched four major honours at the 2025 Middle East & Africa (MEA) Retail Banking Innovation Awards, reinforcing its position…
Vianney Irankeje, and Bruce Ishimwe with buckets of snacks, 10 litre coffee stationed at Jomo Kenyatta Highway, Kisumu to sell coffee.[Rodgers Otiso/Standard] In Kisumu…
