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European Investment Bank (EIB) Vice-president Thomas Ostros (C) joins senior Kengen staff during a tour of geothermal rich area of…
De La Rue operates from Nairobi’s Ruaraka area.[File, Standard] For decades, British banknote printer De La Rue straddled the Kenyan…
General meat consumer preferences keep shifting, with the trend expected to continue over the coming years. More consumers are leaning…
Sugarcane traders display their produce at Ekerorano in Bonchari, Kisii County. [Sammy Omingo, Standard] The government has raised the price of…
Gov’t announces new wheat prices for 2025/26 season. [File, Standard] The Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) has set new minimum…
Wambui Mbarire, CEO of the Retail Trade Association of Kenya; Alexandre Cerqueira, District Manager Supermarkets at Carrefour Majid Al Futtaim; Angeline Bett,…
Safaricom Group chief executive Peter Ndegwa. [File, Standard] Safaricom shareholders have approved a final dividend of Sh0.65 per share, bringing…
Kenya’s digital infrastructure is under unprecedented pressure. The National Kenya Computer Incident Response Team – Coordination Centre (KE-CIRT/CC) reported 4.5…
Airtel Africa’s Profit after tax soared by over 400% to US$156 million in Q1 2026, with revenues up 22% to…
The electric car that President William Samoei Ruto drove during the Africa Climate Summit in Nairobi. [Silas Otieno, Standard] As…
Youth Affairs and Creative Economy PS Fikirini Jacobs Kahindi at a past event. [Kanyiri Wahito, Standard] Calls have intensified to…
Rift Valley Railways train during the concession period. [File, Standard] An arbitration court in London has dismissed a Sh300 billion…
SBM Bank Kenya CEO, Bhartesh Shah, during a courtesy call at the Standard Group headquarters, on February 11, 2025. [File,…
Agriculture CS Mutahi Kagwe led the distribution of an additional eight bulk milk coolers to dairy farmer cooperatives in Nyeri…
Participants during the Kenya Pavilion Expo 2025 Osaka, on July 24, 2025. [Courtesy] The Kenya Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka…
SBM Bank CEO Bhartesh Shah presents a token of appreciation to Rupa’s Mall Director Ravi Shah.(jenipher wachie, standard). SBM Bank Kenya has…
Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe The government has launched the installation of 230 bulk milk coolers worth…
Kenya’s capital markets hit a milestone with the KSh 44.79 billion Linzi FinCo 003 Trust Infrastructure Asset-Backed Security (IABS), listed…
The logo of the French energy company TotalEnergies can be seen on a price board for petrol and diesel at…
Kenya is among the countries singled out on the continent for levying almost non-existent property taxes when compared to gross…
Aircraft packed during the Brand relaunch of the Z.Boskovic Air Charters at Wilson Airport in Nairobi on May 17, 2024. [Stafford Ondego, Standard]…
Kenyan miraa, also known as khat, has been cleared for export to Djibouti, marking a significant new market opportunity for farmers…
Shalina Healthcare CEO Shalina Clifford. [Courtesy] Access to affordable, quality healthcare remains a major concern in Kenya, where many citizens…
What began as a dream to own a slice of prime property on Nairobi’s coveted Riverside Drive in 2020 has…
President William Ruto during the bell ringing ceremony to mark the listing of Linzi Finco’s Infrastructure Asset-Backed Security (IABS) on…
H.E Deputy President Kithure Kindiki during an inspection tour of ongoing works at the Shimoni Fish Port in Kwale county…
A section of Juja town in Kiambu, on Thursday, July 16 2020.Most businesses that rely on students from the university…
Artists put final touches on sign board near former Bandari College in Mombasa. The name of the college has been…
Safaricom CEO Peter Ndegwa addresses participants during an event on July 16, 2025. [Wilberforce Okwiri, Standard] Kenya’s leading telco Safaricom…
When Albert Ojwang’ was traced to his father’s home in Homabay, one of the recurring questions was how DCI were…
Rhapta Promenade Mall in Westlands, Nairobi. [Manuel Ntoyai, Standard] A new retail and lifestyle hub in Nairobi’s Westlands area is…
National Treasury Building. [File/Standard] Kenya’s medium-term fiscal consolidation, critical for any potential ratings upgrade and access to more affordable international capital,…
Safaricom Chief Executive Peter Ndegwa. [File, Standard] Safaricom PLC has surpassed 50 million customers on its mobile network in Kenya,…
Electricity users are bearing the cost of overpriced power contracts after the national utility, Kenya Power, spent KSh 73.7 billion…
Tullow Oil PLC has signed an agreement with Gulf Energy Ltd, inching closer to its exit from Kenya’s upstream oil…
Leadership expert Paul Wanyagah. [Courtesy] Family-owned businesses have for a long time played a bigger role in the global economy,…
Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary, Rebecca Miano, March 3, 2025. [File, Standard] The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) plans new products,…
Safaricom PLC Chief Finance Officer- Dilip Pal, Board Chairman Adil Khawaja, Safaricom CEO Dr. Peter Ndegwa and Safaricom Telecommunications Ethiopia…
What is your cash doing right now? Is it working for you or idle? Everyone today is looking for ways…
PS Susan Mang’eni at Bunge Towers,Parliament. February 24, 2025. [Elvis Ogina, Standard] Financial technology (fintech) firms interested in the Kenyan…
Students from various universities and TVET institutions showcase their skills. [File, Standard] Many companies and industries are compelled to invest…
Paul Russo KCB Group CEO speaking during 2024 full year financial results on 12th March 2025. [Wilberforce Okwiri,Standard] KCB Group…
Equity Group CEO James Mwangi. [James Wanzala, Standard] Equity Bank Kenya and Equity Group Foundation have signed a new partnership…
Gulf Energy, through its affiliate Auron Energy, has signed a sale and purchase agreement with Tullow Oil that will see…
WhatsApp Business Calling, a new feature that enables businesses to make and receive voice calls via their WhatsApp Business numbers,…
Agriculture and Livestock CS Mutahi Kagwe before the National Assembly Agriculture and Livestock Committee on February 21, 2025[Boniface Okendo, Standard]…
Boehringer Ingelheim, a German pharmaceutical company, has expanded its Social Engagement Fund portfolio with new investments in Kasha Global and…
Kenya’s fiscal stability faces fresh challenges after the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) fell Sh47.3 billion short of its tax collection…
A former General Manager at Equity Bank has failed in his attempt to reclaim his position, where he earned a monthly salary…
Caption Entrepreneur and philanthropist billionaire Mo Ibrahim says the formation of a continental credit rating agency, as envisioned by President…
President William Ruto, accompanied by his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping inspects a guard of honor at the Great Hall of…
President William Ruto, accompanied by his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping inspects a guard of honor at the Great Hall of…
Treasury CS John Mbadi before the Standing Committee on Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations at Bunge Towers, Parliament, Nairobi. July 17th,2025…
Samwel Kumba, KeNHA Deputy Director Corporate Communications addresses the media at the Ole Sereni Bypass Interchange[Elvis Ogina, Standard] Kenya National…
Auditor General Nancy Gathungu before the National Assembly’s Cohesion Committee at Continental House, Parliament, Nairobi. April 15th,2025 [Elvis Ogina, Standard]…
Caption Entrepreneur and philanthropist billionaire Mo Ibrahim says the formation of a continental credit rating agency, as envisioned by President…
From left: Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) CEO Frank Mwiti, NSE EmpowerHER Lead Demi Murila, Chief of Staff in the Office…
Recently, I crisscrossed several counties — from Kajiado to Machakos, Nairobi to Eldoret, West Pokot to Isiolo — each stop…
Consumers seek low-sugar drinks as Cuppa Lemon Ice Tea enters Kenya’s market. [iStock] Kenya’s soft drinks market is facing pressure…
Consumers seek low-sugar drinks as Cuppa Lemon Ice Tea enters Kenya’s market. [iStock] Kenya’s soft drinks market is facing pressure…
Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro’s recent announcement that the government has securitised fuel levies raises questions about the legality of Kenya’s…
A Fuel pump operator at the Rubis Petrol station along Koinange Street, Nairobi. [File, Standard] Unlock the Full Story…
President William Ruto harvests sugar cane during the launch of the issuance of bonuses for sugarcane farmers in Mumias, Kakamega…
Sidian Bank team pose with the awards won at the 2025 Think Business Insurance Awards./HANDOUT Sidian Bancassurance Intermediary Limited, a subsidiary…
The Port of Mombasa has posted robust growth in cargo and container volumes in the first half of 2025, defying…
Insurance Regulatory Authority emblem. [Standard, File] The Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA) has ordered 20 insurance brokers to cease operations in…
The Agriculture and food Authority (AFA) [Courtesy] The Agriculture and food Authority (AFA) has announced plans to ban on exports…
Kenya’s media freedom is facing increased strain, with the latest Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Index showing a sharp deterioration in…
A house in South B. [File, Standard] Land prices in Nairobi’s fast-developing Eastleigh and South B suburbs have surged, nearing…
US aviation giant Boeing on Thursday signed a contract valued at $7 billion to sell 12 787 Dreamliners, with…
A house in South B. [File, Standard] Land prices in Nairobi’s fast-developing Eastleigh and South B suburbs have surged, nearing…
PS Susan Mang’eni (MSME Development) during a meeting with the National Assembly’s Committee on Trade, Cooperatives and Industry over the…
Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro speaking during the launch of the institute’s annual national shadow budget for 2025-26 financial year. [Wilberforce…
Standard Chartered Kenya Board of Directors Chairperson Kellen Kariuki and Managing Director and CEO Kenya and Africa Kariuki Ngari…
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a Cabinet Meeting at the White House on July 08, 2025 in Washington, DC.…
Cabinet Secretary for Trade Lee Kinyanjui launched the Coffee Club Kenya in Lavington along Gitanga Road,the first of its kind…
Kenya Revenue Authority headquarters in Nairobi. [File, Standard] The Kenya Revenue Authority’s (KRA) Customs and Border Control Department collected Sh879.3…
John Mbadi Cabinet Secretary the National Treasury and Economic Planning. [Wilberforce Okwiri, Standard] Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has defended…
Envirosafe, a company operating inside EPZ in Athiriver, regularly incinerates hazardous waste. [Gardy Chacha/Standard] Most of the African cities are…
Workers at Affordable housing at Lumumba in Kisumu city, traders taking opportunities that are cropping up from the project. [Michael…
Kenya Ports Authority. [Courtesy] Importers at the Port of Mombasa are staring at huge costs as shipping lines impose punitive…
Workers at Affordable housing at Lumumba in Kisumu city, traders taking opportunities that are cropping up from the project. [Michael…
A pump attendant fueling a car at a petrol station along koinange street. [Wilberforce Okwiri,Standard] The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory…
An artistic impression of a factory at the Naivasha Special Economic Zone. [Courtesy] The development of green industrial parks, such…
From left- Dr Cleophas Ambira Chairman Kenya Association of Records managers and Archivists (KARMA), Mary Kerema, Secretary ICT, E-Government and…
Envirosafe, a company operating inside EPZ in Athiriver, regularly incinerates hazardous waste. [Gardy Chacha/Standard] Most of the African cities are…
Northern Corridor Transit and Transport Coordination Authority (NCTTCA) Executive Secretary Justus Omae Nyarandi during a training to heavy commercial truck…
Shofco Sacco staff celebrate after receiving seven national awards at the 2025 Ushirika Day in Nairobi. [Winfrey Owino, Standard] Thousands…
Coffee farmers sort out berries at a factory. [File, Standard] The coffee proceeds from the Nairobi Coffee Exchange (NCE) have…
Martin Chomba, Chairman of the Petroleum Outlets Association of Kenya during an interview on spice. [Screen Grab] Monday’s hike in…
Wildebeests in Maasai Mara National Reserve [Peter Muiruri/Standard] In a historic moment for Kenya’s tourism and conservation sectors, the Maasai…
Young businessman experiencing stress during late night at work [Stock photo] Almost 20 years ago, when my business was still in its…
The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has issued a stern directive to financial institutions, motor vehicle dealers, and both public and private…
Kenya Ports Authority Managing Director William Ruto addresses a past press briefing. [File, Standard] An activist has filed a petition…
The insurance industry, often functioning traditionally, has recently had to play a technology catch-up to a fast-changing business environment. With…
AI powered technology improving maternal and child health. [Courtesy] The insurance industry, often functioning traditionally, has recently had to play a technology catch-up to…
Huawei’s 10.2-inch Mate XT tablet. [Courtesy] There was a time when a smartphone was a status symbol. It dictated who…
Jeanette Oromo, CEO of The IMC People, Kisumu County Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o, IMC Managing Director Richard Oluoch, Farida Salim, Kisumu…
President William Ruto inspects a guard consisting of National Youth Service Recruits on August 26, 2024 at Gilgil Sub County…