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President William Ruto inspects the Mariakani 400/220kV substation earlier this year. The high cost of electricity is a major hurdle…
Kenya’s position as an aviation hub is at risk due to some of the highest air travel taxes in Africa.…
Caetano Kenya managing director Aurelien Glay with commercial and marketing director Sylvia Agani in the newly launched Chery Tiggo 4…
Kenyan banks continue to face challenges in setting credit risk premiums due to the absence of a robust credit rating…
The expo provides Kenyan contractors and suppliers with opportunities to connect to global supply chainsGlobal construction and infrastructure companies are…
Aurelien Glay, Caetano Kenya, Managing Director and Dr Sylvia Agani Caetano Kenya Commercial and Marketing Director during the unveiling…
Rwabukumba Celestin, CEO Rwanda Stock Exchange and the current chairman of the East African Securities Exchanges (EASEA). [Esther Diana, Standard]…
Tourism CS Rebecca Miano. [File, Standard] Tourism industry stakeholders have warned that Kenya risks losing visitors to competing African destinations…
Kabarak University VC Prof. Henry Kiplagat and NCBA Director Robert Gatimu during the signing of an MOU for the NCBA–Kabarak…
Safaricom PLC CEO Peter Ndegwa (centre), Chief Finance Officer Dilip Pal (left) and Safaricom Ethiopia CEO Wim Vanhelleputte, during half-year…
Eng. Joseph Mbugua, Principal Secretary for the State Department of Roads speaking during the 32nd IEK International Convention media launch…
Kenya’s construction sector is showing signs of recovery as investors, developers, and government agencies focus on innovation and sustainability to…
In efforts to accelerate Kenya’s transition to a knowledge-driven economy, thought leaders, student entrepreneurs and the government officials converged at…
Safaricom PLC CEO Peter Ndegwa (centre), Chief Finance Officer Dilip Pal (left) and Safaricom Ethiopia CEO Wim Vanhelleputte, during half-year…
When Energy CS Opiyo Wandayi appeared before the Senate Energy Committee at Parliament on October 27, 2025. [Boniface Okendo, Standard]…
The newly acquired KP] tug-boat Mwokozi being received during a ceremony at the Mombasa Port. [Robert Menza, Standard] Kenya Ports…
Solars at the Talek Community Solar Hybrid Mini-grid Project. [File, Standard] Lodwar town in Turkana County has become one of…
National Assembly Departmental Committee on Housing, Urban Planning & Public Works led by chairperson Johana Ng’eno [second left] during an…
A pump attendant fueling a car at a petrol station along Koinange street. [Wilberforce Okwiri, Standard] The proposal to increase…
Part of the mandatory Standard of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) firefighting drill underway at the Mount Kenya University, Malindi…
Sh500million new hospital in Kilifi with 150 covid-19 specialised beds to serve the Coast region. [File, Standard] Kilifi County, once…
Defence PS Patrick Mariru and Laikipa MP Jane Kagiri inspecting Nanyuki Affordable Housing Programme. [Boniface Gikandi, Standard] Eager to capitalise…
Gerald Kasimu, Head of Advisory at KPMG Africa. [Courtesy] The number of chief executives eyeing mergers and acquisitions has increased…
Konza Data Centre. [File, Standard] A global rush to build next-generation data centres is exposing cracks in the construction supply…
Nairobi city and expressway from Upper Hill on April 28, 2025. [Kanyiri Wahito, Standard] A new global coalition of cities…
KAM CEO Tobias Alando, Investment CS Lee Kinyanjui, and United Aryan (EPZ) Ltd chairman Pankaj Bedi during a panel on…
Sh500million new hospital in Kilifi with 150 covid-19 specialised beds to serve the Coast region. [File, Standard] Kilifi County, once…
Standard Chartered Head of Wealth & Retail Banking Kenya, Edith Chumba and Standard Chartered Head of Wealth Management Products, Kenya…
Blessed Muthoni, Centre Manager -Tulivu Co working space gives her speech during the official launch of Tulivu co working spaces.The former Hilton building in…
The coffee market fetched Sh 447.7 million after the auction of 7,147 bags of coffee at the Nairobi Coffee Exchange…
Mwalimu SACCO chairman Joel Gachari and Chief Kadhi Hassan Omar during the launch of Mualim Shariah Compliant product on Nov…
President William Ruto and United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer at 10 Downing Street, London on July 1, 2025. [PCS]…
The collection includes stories on science, adventure, sports, and early learning — all aimed at helping children aged 3 to…
AI powered Cybersecurity innovations concept Engineer computer working with laptop computer show pad lock icon in the modern server room…
The National Treasury CS John Mbadi was speaking during the launch of Homa Bay County Press Club in Homa Bay Town (James Omoro,…
Workers operate sewing machines to stitch pieces of fabric together to make jeans inside the United Aryan textile factory at…
Safaricom Group Chief Executive Officer Peter Ndegwa said every win will have a ripple effect that will uplift both the…
The labour pool in Kenya is growing, and skills shortages are on the rise. [iStockphoto] On a different day, a…
A lonely cattle dip in the white highlands.[XN Iraki] There is something therapeutic about visiting the countryside. It reminds us of our…
Local institutional investors are key in unlocking the start-up scene but have over the years, failed to make a major…
National Industrial Training Authority choir entertains guests during the inauguration ceremony for its 3rd sector training committee in Athi river…
Kenya’s finance and accounting sector is grappling with deep-seated challenges, including skills shortages, slow technology adoption and weak governance structures,…
Local manufacturers have been slapped with a new levy, which is expected to result in a rise in the cost…
Times Tower Building in Nairobi which hosts Kenya Revenue Offices (KRA).[FILE] The government will enforce a minimum 15 per cent tax on large multinational…
President William Ruto during the 24th COMESA Summit of Heads of State and Government, Nairobi. [PCS] The introduction of domestic…
Safaricom CEO Peter Ndegwa speaking during launch of Safaricom foundation 2023 – 2026 strategy.[Wilberforce Okwiri,Standard Safaricom, through the M-Pesa Foundation, has launched an education…
ISACA vice president George Kisaka during the annual Governors, Risk and Compliance conference in Naivasha. [Antony Gitonga, Standard] Kenya has…
Susan Njeri Kibue is the first female professor of architecture. [Peter Muiruri, Standard] Since April 2025, Susan Njeri Kibue has…
Supporters of ACT-Wazalendo Party march past a Tanzanian Police vehicle (behind) during a protest in Kigoma on October 30, 2025…
Taxation. [Courtesy/GettyImages] At Nairobi’s Muthurwa market, Mary Wanjiku wakes up before dawn to arrange tomatoes and onions at her wooden…
Kenya Tourism Federation, Kenya Association of Air Operators and Kenya Association of Tour Operators officials address a media briefing on…
Nigeria, South Africa, Mozambique and Burkina Faso were delisted in October this year, but Kenya remains on the money crime…
Mwalimu National DT Sacco CEO Kenneth Odhiambo during the official cheque book launch in Nairobi, on September 12, 2025. [Wilbrforce…
Fresh data from the National Treasury’s Debt Management Office shows that total public and publicly guaranteed debt stood at 67.3…
Anti-Counterfeit Authority CEO Robi King’a during a seminar on Intellectual Property Enforcement in Nairobi, on November 3, 2025. [Collins Oduor,…
KeNHA workers erect bumps at Rironi along Nakuru Nairobi highway. China Road and Bridge Corporation is inching closer to clinching…
A cargo Ship waits for offloading at Mombasa Port. April 17, 2025. [Omondi Onyango, Standard] Shipowners want the controversial container…
The KenGen Geothermal Plaza offices in Naivasha. [File, Standard] A local energy firm has lost out on a multibillion shilling…
Cooperatives and MSMEs CS Wycliffe Oparanya during inauguration of the new KUSCCO board on May 12, 2025. [Wilberforce Okwiri, Standard]…
Joseph Sheikh sorts out tomatoes at Riosiri Market in Kisii County. Prices of numerous daily essentials have surged, offering no…
Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi, when he appeared before the Senate Energy Committee at Parliament Buildings, Nairobi, on…
President Willam Ruto.[FILe,Standard] Kenya lost at least Sh15 billion as a direct result of adverse commentaries and rating actions by…
Safaricom CEO Peter Ndegwa speaking during 2025 sustainable business report launch.[Wilbrforce Okwiri,Standard] Safaricom, through the M-Pesa Foundation, has unveiled a Sh30 billion…
President Willam Ruto.[FILe,Standard] Kenya lost at least Sh15 billion as a direct result of adverse commentaries and rating actions by…
Susan Njeri Kibue is the first female professor of architecture. [Peter Muiruri, Standard] Since April 2025, Susan Njeri Kibue has…
Kenyans are set to start receiving Value Added Tax (VAT) refunds directly as the government plans to make deductions at…
Women from Manga cooperative group in Nyamira county doing value addition from Banana waste. [Graham Kajilwa] As the world grapples…
Treasury CS John Mbadi during the 2025 Budget reading on June 12th,2025 at Parliament. [Elvis Ogina,Standard] Most Kenyans reported a…
From left: Equity Group Non-Executive Chairman Isaac Macharia, CEO James Mwangi, and Equity BCDC Non-Executive Chairman Meti Mabanza, during the…
CBK Governor Kamau Thugge says de-risking agricultural lending through the Credit Guarantee Scheme has transformed agricultural credit access in Kenya.…
Naivas Operations Manager Stanley Kariuki (left), and Naivas Magadi Branch Manager Tony Lenhart Otieno (third right) during the opening of…
Interior of a Nissan Navara from South Africa on display during Digger Motorshow 3rd edition at Standard group.[Wilberforce Okwiri,Satdard] Struggling Japanese carmaker…
Visiting Chinese Chefs prepare food during the inaugural Africa Championship of Chinese Cuisine. [Courtesy, Chinese Embassy] Kenya on Thursday…
A farmer affiliated to Gachatha Coffee Factory in Nyeri, sorts out berries. [File, Standard] The Nairobi Coffee Exchange (NCE) generated…
Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) Managing Director Esther Ngari, during the World Meteorology Day on May 20, 2025. [Benard Orwongo,…
A general view of the Mukuru Slams affordable housing project, Nairobi, on April 29, 2025. [Elvis Ogina, Standard] Global Buildings…
A section of the ongoing construction of a new Sh40 billion KOT at the Port of Mombasa. [Robert Menza, Standard]…
Sakina Hassanali Head Of Development Consulting and Research. [Wilberforce Okwiri, Standard] Expatriate departures and suppressed middle-class purchasing power are key…
KPA leaders Benjamin Tayari and Capt. William Ruto plant mangroves with Kwale residents at River Mwachema, Tiwi, on November 13,…
An open sewer mixed with ‘flying toilets’ in Nairobi. [David Njaaga, Standard] For Catherine Nduku, a mother of three in…
An insurance claim form. [Courtesy/GettyImages] For years, medical emergencies have been a major source of financial and emotional strain for…
Kenya Diaspora Alliance chairperson Dr. Shem Ochuodho, the Chief Executive Officer and Principal Officer at Jubilee Health Insurance Njeri Jomo,…
Boeing reported a $5.4-billion third-quarter loss on Wednesday as massive added costs from the delayed certification of its 777X aircraft…
An open sewer mixed with ‘flying toilets’ in Nairobi which has forced residents to consider ‘flying toilets’ as an alternative way to…
Rivatex East Africa Ltd exhibition stand at the Agricultural Society of Kenya Show which will start on Wednesday 29, 2023 in…
BuruBuru Estate in Nairobi.[FILE] It‘s a weekday morning in Nairobi’s Buruburu estate, 27-year-old Brenda Mureithi is already on her second Zoom call…
MSME owners still lack the knowledge and skills needed to fully leverage digital technologies. [Courtesy] Kenya’s economy is driven by…
Treasury CS John Mbadi during the 2025 Budget reading, on June 12, 2025. The budget watchdog has raised concerns over…
Former HF Group Chief Executive Frank Ireri during a past interview. [File, Standard] Frank Ireri, the former soft-spoken HF Group…
CAMLPO Ltd Managing Director Robert Mwangi during the interview on his farm in Njoro. [Linda Akwabi, Standard] Robert Mwangi was…
Women from various wards in Uasin Gishu County during a consultative forum before receiving cheques from Women Enterprises Fund in…
Tourism Regulatory Authority (TRA) Director General Nobert Tallam and Director Alex Munyao present awards to Gelian Hotel General manager Fred…
Auditor General Nancy Gathungu says as of August 1, 2024, the Unclaimed Financial Assets Authority had received Sh65 billion, out…
The National Treasury building in Nairobi. Sovereign wealth funds are designed for longer-term strategic objectives, such as stabilising the national…
EABL Chief Financial Officer Risper Ohaga says the decision to return to the debt market was a strategic one, driven…
Family Bank’s listing on the Nairobi Securities Exchange is expected in 2026. [File, Standard] Family Bank shareholders have approved the…
Capital gains tax is a subject that impacts investors and taxpayers. It sits at the intersection of economic theory, public…
Capt Jaanus Hannes of the cruise ship HS Diana, which docked at the Shimoni Fish Port in Kwale County, is…
Macadamia produce on a farm after harvest at Gatitu Village in Nyeri. [File/Standard] Macadamia growers have expressed disappointment over the…