Standard Group in sponsorship deal

Nandi,Kenya: The Standard Group and the county government have entered into an agreement that will see the Group act as the official media sponsor of an upcoming International Investment Conference to be held in Kapsabet.

The conference will be held between April 8 and 10, with President Uhuru Kenyatta expected to grace its official opening.

The partnership agreement was signed on Friday by Deputy Governor Dominic Biwott and The Standard Group North Rift commercial team leader Joseph Yego in Kapsabet.

"The county government will spend about Sh10 million while the media sponsor will spend in kind about Sh5 million towards making this conference a success," Mr Biwott said.

Mr Yego said the Group is keen on helping counties realise their potential as part of its initiative of giving back to society.