Esther Dianah - The Standard

×

The Standard Group Plc is a multi-media organization with investments in media platforms spanning newspaper print operations, television, radio broadcasting, digital and online services. The Standard Group is recognized as a leading multi-media house in Kenya with a key influence in matters of national and international interest.

Standard Group Plc HQ Office,
The Standard Group Center,Mombasa Road.
P.O Box 30080-00100,Nairobi, Kenya.
Telephone number: 0203222111, 0719012111
Email: [email protected]

NEWS & CURRENT AFFAIRS

Digital News

.

Esther Dianah

Absa Bank's home loan financing to tackle home affordability and access

The new facility is available at competitive interest rates, with a repayment period of up to 25 years.

Absa Bank's home loan financing to tackle home affordability and access

CBK to lift 10-year ban on licensing new banks in July 2025

CBK to lift 10-year ban on licensing new banks in July 2025

Prudential Assurance to recruit and train over 5,000 agents

Prudential Assurance to recruit and train over 5,000 agents

Import of used clothes holding back textile industry - CS

Import of used clothes holding back textile industry - CS

Githurai traders protest 'illegal' eviction order

Tension is high at Jubilee Market in Githurai, Kiambu County, as traders protest a 30-day eviction notice they say was issued without an alternative relocation plan.

Githurai traders protest 'illegal' eviction order

Nairobi June forum to accelerate development of new cities

The New Cities Summit 2025 will showcase pioneering urban development projects and connect developers with top financiers, policymakers, and experts for strategic guidance.

Nairobi June forum to accelerate development of new cities

Kakuzi targets US market for avocado exports

Kakuzi PLC has implored regulatory and related government agencies to prioritise market access dialogue for the benefit of local agribusiness players.

Kakuzi targets US market for avocado exports

Governors accuse Ruto of killing devolution

Council of Governors warns Kenya Kwanza is killing the spirit of the 2010 law. Treasury CS accuses counties of failure to absorb donor funds, thus the reduction.

Governors accuse Ruto of killing devolution

Portland cement issues Sh48m dividend to Treasury, NSSF

Portland Cement has issued a Sh48 million dividend to Treasury and the NSSF, marking its first dividend since 2011 after returning to profitability.

Portland cement issues Sh48m dividend to Treasury, NSSF

KAA fetes best operators in aviation

KAA Friday hosted the fourth edition of the Aviation Business Excellence Awards (ABEA) Gala, bringing together over 350 industry stakeholders to celebrate excellence in aviation.

KAA fetes best operators in aviation

Governors threaten to shut down services over county budget cuts

The Council of Governors has accused President William Ruto’s administration of plotting to kill devolution by crippling them through budget cuts and delayed disbursements.

Governors threaten to shut down services over county budget cuts

Treasury's renewed appetite for local loans to hurt firms

Kenyan businesses face significant challenges in accessing credit due to high lending rates, a situation that could further be exacerbated by the government’s appetite for borrowing locally.

Treasury's renewed appetite for local loans to hurt firms

Family Bank profit jumps 38pc to Sh3.4b on higher interest income

Family Bank Group’s net profit surged by 38 per cent to Sh3.4 billion in the year ended December 2024 from Sh2.5 billion a year earlier.

Family Bank profit jumps 38pc to Sh3.4b on higher interest income

Acorn student hostel REITs triple profit to Sh1.4b in 2024

Acorn’s combined portfolio of operating and development-stage student beds now stands at 21,000.

Acorn student hostel REITs triple profit to Sh1.4b in 2024

SGR employees to undergo extensive training for localized operations

Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) employees are set to benefit from months long training on how to localize operations.

SGR employees to undergo extensive training for localized operations

M-Pesa Foundation touches lives through free medical camp in Vihiga

Over 3,000 residents benefited from a free medical camp organised by M-Pesa Foundation, in partnership with Zuri Health and Lion Sight First Eye Hospital, in Vihiga County.

M-Pesa Foundation touches lives through free medical camp in Vihiga

Ruto's diplomatic mishaps hurt Kenya's trade, bilateral relations

Experts say that the decision to host RSF is damaging Ruto’s credentials on international relations by appearing to promote rebellion dissidence in sister republics.

Ruto's diplomatic mishaps hurt Kenya's trade, bilateral relations

Outrage over disruptions caused by Ruto Nairobi tours

But as he ended his tour on Friday, anger and disappointment continued to be expressed among city dwellers mostly through social media.

Outrage over disruptions caused by Ruto Nairobi tours

Raila defends pact with Ruto, says country must move on

Former prime minister Raila Odinga has defended his working agreement with president William Ruto, saying the country must move on.

Raila defends pact with Ruto, says country must move on

Pangani residents oppose construction of high-rise building over safety

As high-rise buildings are erected every day to feed Nairobi’s growing population, it also poses significant challenges to city dwellers.

Pangani residents oppose construction of high-rise building over safety

Why most industrial developers are moving to satellite towns

Property developers say it is easier for manufacturers to do business in satellite towns than in Nairobi’s metropolitan area owing to favourable cost and availability of land.

Why most industrial developers are moving to satellite towns

KCB to finance Sh10 billion green housing project

KCB Bank Kenya will provide debt financing to International Housing Solutions (IHS) to support the construction of affordable housing units and end-user financing for home buyers.

KCB to finance Sh10 billion green housing project

KCB to fund IHS's Sh10b green housing project

KCB Bank will provide debt financing to International Housing Solutions (IHS) to support the construction of affordable housing units and end-user financing for home buyers.

KCB to fund IHS's Sh10b green housing project

Controller of Budget seeks more millions for FY2025-26

Controller of Budget Margaret Nyakango seeks additional Sh579.3m in FY2025/26, says low funding affects operations, including monitoring of development projects.

Controller of Budget seeks more millions for FY2025-26

Natembeya: I'm ready to vie for presidency

Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya says it’s time for Mudavadi and Wetangula to step aside for community to ascend to power.

Natembeya: I'm ready to vie for presidency

Influencing: Why monetising social media content is not easy

Digital content creators are typically new generation workforce that fancy remote work, have eschewed the 9 to 5 for flexible working and are attracted to the world of influence and recognition.

Influencing: Why monetising social media content is not easy

Manufacturers: Circular economy the solution to textile waste

The Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) says it is putting greater focus on the textile industry to promote a circular economy and reduce textile waste.

Manufacturers: Circular economy the solution to textile waste

Macadamia could fetch Kenya Sh10b if value-added, says lobby

Argue the sector can create 30,000 jobs for young men and women and sustain over 200,000 households. This is as rivalry between traders of processed nuts.

Macadamia could fetch Kenya Sh10b if value-added, says lobby

Boost for Western as KPC unveils new fuel distribution point

Kenya Pipeline Company has commissioned the Ngema (PS 22) Capacity Enhancement Project, which commenced in June 2022, increasing fuel flow capacity to Western and regional markets.

Boost for Western as KPC unveils new fuel distribution point

Kenyans to benefit from Sh4.7 billion climate funding

Kenya is set to receive Sh4.7 billion ($36 million) from donors that will benefit more than 2.7 million people in the Lake Region Economic Bloc.

By 2 months ago

Kenyans to benefit from Sh4.7 billion climate funding

Air cargo demand on an upward trajectory amid disruptions

Despite significant shifts in Global air cargo over the past year, from supply chain disruptions to evolving customer demands, Africa’s air cargo sector is experiencing unprecedented growth.

By 2 months ago

Air cargo demand on an upward trajectory amid disruptions

Stakeholders say developed energy infrastructure will feed Africa's rapid growth

According to Kenya Renewable Energy Association chief executive Cynthia Muhati, the Sub-Saharan region faces significant challenges in attracting investment.

By 2 months ago

Stakeholders say developed energy infrastructure will feed Africa's rapid growth

Experts: Kenya's burden to worsen as KRA risks missing revenue targets

Kenya continues to be assessed as being at high risk of debt distress despite successfully refinancing a $2 billion (Sh258 billion) Eurobond last year.

By 2 months ago

Experts: Kenya's burden to worsen as KRA risks missing revenue targets

DRC unrest puts dent on regional trade

The viability of regional trade has been put to question by the ongoing unrest in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

By 2 months ago

DRC unrest puts dent on regional trade

Tourism board bets on groups, high-end Indian travellers to boost revenue

Kenya is banking on the increasing demand for groups and high-end travellers from India to increase its tourism share from the Asian market.

By 2 months ago

Tourism board bets on groups, high-end Indian travellers to boost revenue

KRA rolls out trade initiatives to boost exports

KRA has intensified the sensitisation of traders on intra-African trade to position Kenya as a key exporting country.

By 2 months ago

KRA rolls out trade initiatives to boost exports

Health funding falls 7pc amid America's WHO withdrawal

President Trump’s move to end Washington’s membership to the UN agency will further cut much-needed donor aid to Kenya’s health initiatives.

By 2 months ago

Health funding falls 7pc amid America's WHO withdrawal

Parklands and Upperhill top land price surge

The average cost of an acre of land in satellite towns rose by 1.9 per cent in the period, down from 3.02 per cent in the previous quarter - the lowest rate of expansion.

By 2 months ago

Parklands and Upperhill top land price surge

Investor programme to admit new cohort

Jasiri, a programme by the Allan and Gill Gray Philanthropy, is inviting applications for its programme dedicated to empowering aspiring entrepreneurs in Kenya, Rwanda, and Ethiopia.

By 3 months ago

Investor programme to admit new cohort

State accused of interfering with management of tea firms

KTDA Holdings board and its 54 affiliated factory companies have faulted the government, politicians and other officials for interfering with the management of smallholder tea factories.

By 3 months ago

State accused of interfering with management of tea firms

Property sector tops money laundering list in new report

The real estate sector has been ranked as one of the major avenues through which proceeds of crime are hidden.

By 3 months ago

Property sector tops money laundering list in new report

Inaugural Africa Summit tipped to attract over Sh1b in investments

The World Chamber Federation and the Kenya Chamber of Commerce and Industry will host the inaugural Africa Summit in April this year.

By 3 months ago

Inaugural Africa Summit tipped to attract over Sh1b in investments

Top careers with highest risk of job loss revealed

Cashiers, administrative assistants, caretakers, housekeepers, accountants and auditors, graphic designers and bank tellers are at the highest risk of job loss in the next five years.

By 3 months ago

Top careers with highest risk of job loss revealed

'In the hands of my abductors and harrowing brush with death'

Tanzanian activist Maria Sarungi Tsehai was alledgedly kidnapped on Sunday in Kilimani, Nairobi.

By 3 months ago

'In the hands of my abductors and harrowing brush with death'

.

Latest Stories

Enemies of devolution cripple service delivery

Enemies of devolution cripple service delivery

National

By Ndungu Gachane

27 mins ago

How Kaihii irrigation project is breeding commerce in Murang'a

How Kaihii irrigation project is breeding commerce in Murang'a

Central

By DPCS

38 mins ago

Money, power and respect: Inside the Catholic empire

Premium Money, power and respect: Inside the Catholic empire

National

By Francis Ontomwa

47 mins ago

Pope Francis: From nightclub bouncer, sweeper to head of Vatican

Pope Francis: From nightclub bouncer, sweeper to head of Vatican

Entertainment

By Manuel Ntoyai

52 mins ago

Queries over ODM strategy as Raila blows hot and cold over Kenya Kwanza deal

Premium Queries over ODM strategy as Raila blows hot and cold over Kenya Kwanza deal

Politics

By Harold Odhiambo and Anne Atieno

57 mins ago

Expert: Kenya must review 'ambiguous' organ donation laws

Expert: Kenya must review 'ambiguous' organ donation laws

National

By Denis Omondi

58 mins ago

Gloria Orwoba says Gender CS Hannah Cheptumo unfit for office over femicide remarks

Gloria Orwoba says Gender CS Hannah Cheptumo unfit for office over femicide remarks

Politics

By Raymond Muthee

1 hr ago

CS Mbadi hints at additional taxes in Kenya's 202526 Budget plan

CS Mbadi hints at additional taxes in Kenya's 202526 Budget plan

National

By Josphat Thiong’o

1 hr ago