×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Informed Minds Prefer The Standard
★★★★ - on Play Store
Download Now

Bottomless pit of mystery: A tale of Kenya's rising public debt

Vocalize Pre-Player Loader

Audio By Vocalize

President William Ruto with IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva on the sidelines of COP27 in Sharma El-Sheikh, Egypt. [PPS]

As a satisfied client marvels at their fresh haircut in the mirror, Felix Maina sinks into the warm seat they just left.

He surrenders to the harmony of a Kenny Rodgers classic, crooning in the background, and the buzz of a colleague's hair clipper as he finishes up with another customer.

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week.
Bold Reporting Takes Time, Courage and Investment. Stand With Us.
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Uninterrupted ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimized reading experience
  • Weekly Newsletters
  • MPesa, Airtel Money and Cards accepted
Already a subscriber? Log in
Business
Big win for Ruto as court clears path for sale of key State firms
By Brian Ngugi 17 hrs ago
Business
PwC now seeks buyers for Koko Networks assets
Business
Kenya Pipeline Company IPO extended by three working days
Enterprise
When fundamentals are stable but the patient is terrified