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.
Emily Chebet (centre), Joyce Chepkirui (right) and Florence Kiplagat during 2014 Commonwealth Games 10,000m final. [AFP]
They have crossed the seas, stole the headlines and shipped home millions from foreign lands.
Others opted to switch their nationalities searching for greener pastures. Covid-19 pandemic challenges notwithstanding, they continued training hard and nursing huge dreams.
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