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It’s a tale of resilience for three centurion giants as Standard Group celebrates over a century in heritage business

By Michael Chepkwony | 7yrs ago

Sarova Hotels Managing Director Jimi Kariuki during an interview. [Edward Kiplimo, Standard]

Like tributaries flowing into a river, three companies that started almost at the same time more than 100 yeas ago are now riding on a mutual relationship.

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