Standard Business

14 Apr 2026 - The IMF cut its 2026 global growth projection Tuesday, warning that the world economy could be "thrown off course" by war in the Middle East.

14 Apr 2026 - Standard Chartered Bank on Tuesday clashed with RBA and the Attorney General over the retirement benefit rules in an extension of its Sh7 billion row…

14 Apr 2026 - Stakeholders in the procurement and supply chain sector have called for increased investment in women's leadership, citing its critical role in…

14 Apr 2026 - Strategic leadership renewal is key in turning Africa's developmental gains and demographic advantage into lasting prosperity for the next generation.

14 Apr 2026 - Kenya's BPO sector has evolved from early infrastructure setbacks into a competitive, tech-driven industry powered by improved connectivity, talent…

14 Apr 2026 - IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva has warned that the global financial system is unprepared for rising AI-driven cyber threats, as concerns…

13 Apr 2026 - The government has given 13,000 cooperatives a 21-day ultimatum to comply with financial accountability or have their licenses revoked in new reforms.

13 Apr 2026 - Kenya plans to tighten the regulation of cryptocurrencies by requiring virtual asset service providers to meet high capital and licensing thresholds…

12 Apr 2026 - Kenya is on track to enact a landmark Internal Auditors Act, designed to shield the profession from litigation, and executive interference, while…

12 Apr 2026 - President William Ruto has launched the rehabilitation of the Voi-Mwatate-Taveta railway line that ceased operations nearly 20 years ago.

12 Apr 2026 - The significant shift in underwriting today is the move from a reactive, backward-looking function to a predictive discipline, that anticipates…

11 Apr 2026 - The World Bank has approved Sh71 billion loan for the development of the Isiolo-Mandera road corridor.

11 Apr 2026 - Kenyan banks doubled new lending to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in 2025, according to new data from the Kenya Bankers Association (…

11 Apr 2026 - Listening to the tales from the local communities, daily incomes are quite good, but for some reason, the residents remain trapped in poverty through…

10 Apr 2026 - The government is eyeing a "positive outcome" from long-standing talks with the IMF to be held in Washington DC, Central Bank of Kenya Governor Kamau…

10 Apr 2026 - Court clears way for Diageo to sell its Sh619 billion stake in East Africa Breweries Limited to Asahi Group Holdings after dismissing an application…

9 Apr 2026 - The government has contracted Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology to assemble computers for use in digital hubs to be established…

9 Apr 2026 - Jubilee Holdings has reported an 18 per cent increase in profit after tax to Sh5.55 billion for the year ending December 2025, which it…

9 Apr 2026 - Businesses are rapidly moving into the digital world, but many are only now realising that data privacy is not just about complying with the law. It'…

9 Apr 2026 - Kenya and the rest of Africa could see increased green technology investment after a South African electric vehicle firm agreed to merge with a US-…

9 Apr 2026 - Demand for warehouses is now being driven by purpose-built industrial facilities and green building certification as tenants shy away from older…

9 Apr 2026 - The Central Bank of Kenya slashed its economic growth forecast for the country for 2026, warning that the Middle East conflict is driving up oil…

9 Apr 2026 - Media houses have suffered a blow after the rejection of millions of shillings meant to clear pending bills, following President William Ruto's…

9 Apr 2026 - Mtwapa Creek is home to various high-end luxurious accommodations and waterfront dining options, like the Marina Seafood Restaurant The Moorings,…

9 Apr 2026 - Experts warn on off plan purchase of property especially for diaspora investors .

9 Apr 2026 - Singaporean lodging firm to manage new hotel in Nairobi's Kilimani.

9 Apr 2026 - Remittances from Kenyans living abroad are increasingly reshaping the country's real estate sector.

9 Apr 2026 - Why Addis is key to KPA growth target

8 Apr 2026 - KRA positions the move as part of a leadership transition at the tax authority.

8 Apr 2026 -  Dr Nyawanda currently serves as Commissioner of Customs and Border Control.

8 Apr 2026 - Uchumi currently operates under a Company Voluntary Arrangement, an agreement between the company and its creditors supervised by the court. 

8 Apr 2026 - A new report finds most Kenyan enterprises remain stuck in a "hustle economy" due to fragmented markets, weak aggregation, and limited access to…

8 Apr 2026 - Kenya's government has launched its largest-ever auction of mining rights to attract global investors and raise revenue by offering access to…

8 Apr 2026 - Standard Chartered has launched a China-Kenya Trade Corridor to help SMEs expand internationally by simplifying cross-border trade and providing…

8 Apr 2026 - An open letter urges SMEs to look beyond their direct clients and understand their customers' customers as a powerful strategy for deeper growth and…

8 Apr 2026 - Kenya faces a critical 21-day fuel reserve window as the Middle East crisis disrupts oil supply, threatening widespread shortages across the country.

8 Apr 2026 - Economists and energy experts have pushed back against remarks by Energy CS, Wandayi, dismissing claims that he was unaware of ongoing crisis.

8 Apr 2026 - Kenya will benefit from a $10 billion Afreximbank emergency fund designed to cushion economies from rising import costs triggered by the escalating…

7 Apr 2026 - The Kenya Bankers Association hosted a forum with CISI and CareEdge Ratings to strengthen credit analysis and improve lending decision frameworks in…

7 Apr 2026 - Kenya's private sector activity shrank in March for the first time since August last year

7 Apr 2026 - The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) collected Sh84 billion less than planned in the first nine months of the current financial year.

7 Apr 2026 - KRA misses third-quarter revenue target by Sh84b despite surpassing Sh2 trillion mark, collects Sh2.04 trillion against a Sh2.12 trillion target,…

7 Apr 2026 - Mrima Hill has become a geopolitical hotspot due to vast niobium and rare earth deposits valued at over $60 billion, sparking global interest amid US…

7 Apr 2026 - Kenya's five per cent withholding tax on creative services, introduced to boost compliance, is harming the sector.

7 Apr 2026 - Experts, including Gillian Rogers, argue that Africa's growth challenge lies in a shortage of bankable projects rather than capital, as existing…

7 Apr 2026 - Gulf Energy's growing control of Kenya's oil and gas sector has drawn criticism amid tax breaks aimed at fast-tracking the country's oil ambitions.

7 Apr 2026 - Experts, including Gillian Rogers, argue that Africa's growth challenge lies in a shortage of bankable projects rather than capital, as existing…

6 Apr 2026 - Kenya's increased reliance on local borrowing is raising concerns that it is crowding out businesses and households from accessing credit,…

6 Apr 2026 - Kenya's increased reliance on local borrowing is raising concerns that it is crowding out businesses and households from accessing credit,…

5 Apr 2026 - As global markets retreat into protectionism and nationalist economic agendas, Africa must hold firm to its integration agenda.