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Parliament's tax verdict: What to expect from the proposed law
4+ day, 2+ hour ago (63+ words) standardmedia. co. ke Parliament's tax verdict: What to expect from the proposed law Paraguay's Almiron sent off under new FIFA 'mouth-covering' rule Paraguay save World Cup skins with win over eliminated Turkey Brazil cruise past Haiti to re-ignite World Cup…...
Government advocates for 'Buy Kenya-Build Kenya' at construction expo
4+ day, 2+ hour ago (266+ words) standardmedia. co. ke Some of the participants during the Big 5 Construct Expo at Sarit Centre [Courtesy] The government has reiterated its commitment to a multi-faceted approach aimed at accelerating the adoption of sustainable construction practices, driving innovation, and making green…...
Organic farming takes root in Kiambu and Murang'a
3+ day, 20+ hour ago (359+ words) More farmers are developing an interest in agroecology farming in the counties of Murang'a and Kiambu, following increased awareness of the benefits of consuming healthy foods. Under the concept of chemical-free farming, more than 300 farmers converged last week at Ruhiu…...
Nairobi gears up for 2024 Big 5 Construct Kenya exhibition
4+ day, 2+ hour ago (331+ words) standardmedia. co. ke Members of public walk past display of a building uproan at the National Construction Authority stand during the The Big 5 Construct East Africa exhibition at the Kenyatta International Conference Center on Nov 9, 2018 [File, Standard] Nairobi County will…...
Why Tanzanians still side-eye Kenyans in modern day era
3+ day, 18+ hour ago (154+ words) standardmedia. co. ke Why Tanzanians still side-eye Kenyans in modern day era In the grand theatre of East African brotherhood, few productions have enjoyed such a long run as the Njonjo-Nyerere Feud; a deliciously invisible cold war fought not with…...
Kenya's Universities embrace digital age in 2026 rankings
4+ day, 10+ hour ago (292+ words) Kenya's universities are stepping firmly into the digital age, with new rankings showing stronger online visibility and growing competition between public and private institutions. According to the 2026 Kenyan University Rankings released by uni Rank, the University of Nairobi has retained…...
Kenya's first dollar-denominated green property fund oversubscribed as investors seek hard-currency returns
4+ day, 11+ hour ago (655+ words) " TRIFIC CEO Brenda Mbathi described the oversubscription as a strong endorsement of the quality of the underlying assets and the resilience of our business structure. [File, Standard] A Kenyan property fund that allows investors to earn returns in US dollars…...
Falling crude oil prices raise hope of relief at the pump
4+ day, 2+ hour ago (95+ words) standardmedia. co. ke Falling crude oil prices raise hope of relief at the pump Crude oil prices have fallen by more than 25 per cent, raising hopes for lower fuel prices in the country as a deal between the United States…...
President Ruto challenges Africa to stop going to foreign courts
4+ day, 14+ hour ago (320+ words) President William Ruto meeting a delegation from Tharaka Nithi County at State House on August 4, 2025. [PSC] President William Ruto has called settlement of African commercial disputes on the African soil, challenging the continent to settle its own disputes. Speaking during…...
Court okays KPA's restricted tendering of heavy machinery amidst protests
4+ day, 10+ hour ago (899+ words) " Keya Ports Authority Kilindini terminal in Mombasa County. [Joackim Bwana, Standard] The High Court in Mombasa has allowed Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) to procure multi-million-dollar heavy port-operation machinery through restricted tendering, amid protests by Human rights groups calling for open…...