African regulators and industry experts discuss stablecoins and trade at the Africa Stablecoin Summit 2025. [File, Standard] African officials, fintech…
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Cybersecurity concept. [Courtesy/GettyImages] The government is considering the creation of a new State agency on cybersecurity that will play a…
Kakuma Refugee Camp. [File/AFP] A refugee lobby group has raised concern over the possible exploitation of displaced persons by predatory…
Co-op Bank MD Gideon Muriuki. [Courtesy] Co-operative Bank of Kenya (Coop Bank) has declared its first-ever interim dividend, signalling robust…
Kenya Accreditation Service chief manager for laboratories Lucy Namu, CEO Walter Ongeti and chair of the conference’s organising committee, Felista Nyakoe,…
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi in a recent function. [Jenipher Wachie, Standard] Kenya has made remarkable strides in communication, trade…
UBA Group Managing Director for Africa Dr Oliver Alawuba. [Courtesy] The United Bank for Africa (UBA) Group Chairman and investor Tony…
Engineering cadets under instruction aboard a cargo ship at the Mombasa port.The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) projects a shortfall of…
Defence Principal Secretary Patrick Mariru and Laikipa MP Jane Kagiri inspecting Nanyuki Affordable Housing Programme.[Boniface Gikandi/Standard] Kenya’s construction sector has undergone a remarkable…
The Nyali Primary School land that was being prepared for development by a unknown developer in Mombasa County on Thursday 2nd May 2024. …
Whenever affordable housing is discussed, the cost of land is always blamed for the skyrocketing prices of units. Several attempts…
The new owners of Bamburi, Amsons Group, have strengthened their hold on Kenya’s cement industry after the acquisition of a…
Boma Yangu new Mukuru housing etate.[Wilberforce Okwiri,standard] The State Department for Housing and Urban Development has been feted for promoting urbanisation and…
Chef Malachi, WaJoy and Farmer’s Choice CEO Felisters Gitau Mutugu during the launch of Farmer’s Choice Cookout Series. [Courtesy, Farmer’s…
A section of Mombasa Port terminal 2. The terminal is used to reduce congestion of containers at the Port. 4th…
Simbisa Brands Ltd has cited a tough economic environment characterised by high taxes and a rising cost of living for…
Simbisa Brands Ltd has cited a tough economic environment characterised by high taxes and a rising cost of living for…
Africans give a lot to churches and mosques, and this money can be channeled to fund businesses that would have…
Britam Connect Evah Kimani at the launch of Britam’s Female Wellness Cover, Malkia in November 2024. [File, Standard] Kenya’s gig…
A 62 meter private yacht docked at the Kilifi Creek in Kilifi town, Kilifi County. [Nehemiah Okwembah, Standard]. Security agents…
Aurelien Glay, Caetano Kenya, Managing Director and Dr Sylvia Agani Caetano Kenya Commercial and Marketing Director during the unveiling of…
In Sugoi, a farmer uses an artificial intelligence (AI) tool to determine which crops will yield the best returns in…
Dr Manu Chandaria with Standard Group acting CEO Chaacha Mwita at a past event in Nairobi. [File, Standard] The Manu Chandaria Foundation…
Nakuru ASK Chairman Perminus Migwi and Marketing Chair David Mwangi inspect maize at the Nakuru ASK Show grounds on June 16, 2025.…
Connected directly to payment systems at fuel stations, digital tools such as Drive are enabling businesses to track every fueling…
Chinese retail chain, China Square, took up Uchumi Supermarket’s Lang’ata Hyper outlet along Lang’ata Road in June last year. [File,…
With the entrance of Uber Safaris, think of the intention in investing in that area as well. [iStockphoto] You’ve that…
Simbisa Brands Ltd has cited a tough economic environment characterised by high taxes and a rising cost of living for…
Nairobi is at a crossroads in its urban development movement. The city has a lot of potential to become a…
SBM Bank Kenya has posted a Sh283.4 million profit after tax for the nine months to September, a turnaround from…
A disappointed woman after being fired. [Courtesy/GettyImages] A lack of risk management knowledge is being blamed for the closure of…
Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) Chairperson Ndiritu Muriithi addresses traders during a citizen assembly forum in Nakuru on September 17, 2025.…
Group Managing Director and EABL CEO Jane Karuku. [Boniface Okendo, Standard] Behind the confidence that East African Breweries Plc (EABL)…
A lady makes a phone call while working. [Elvis Ogina, Standard] A telephone call recording made without the employee’s consent…
Trade PS Ms Regina Ombam speaking during high level UAE – Kenya Trade & Investment Forum. [Wilberforce Okwiri, Standard] The…
George Obell. [KRA] The board of the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has appointed tax expert George Obell as the Commissioner…
Tally Einav, UNIDO Representative; Prof Erastus Gatebe, Industrialization Secretary at the State Department for Industry; CPA Norah Ratemo, Director General…
Shot of a young male hacker cracking a computer code in the dark. [Courtesy/GettyImages] The country’s top seven financial watchdogs…
Education CS Julius Migos Ogamba National during a past interview [Jenipher Wachie/Standard] Kenya has officially launched the National Dual Training…
A demonstrator holds up a sign reading “Tariffs are bad” outside the US Supreme Court in Washington, DC, on November…
EAC Council of Ministers Chairperson Beatrice Askul, says that under the south-south trade concept, the region can record high food…
Miss Tourism Kenya ZamZam Godana with Fridah Mutuma of Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) during the Magical Kenya Travel Expo at…
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…
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…
Konza Data Centre. [File, Standard] A global rush to build next-generation data centres is exposing cracks in the construction supply…
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…