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How to access election news on The Standard Group's platforms

As Kenya’s August 9 elections fast approach, Standard Group commits to sharing with you information and news that is credible and timely.

By David Njaaga 12 days ago

How to access election news on The Standard Group's platforms

He drenched me in paraffin and was about to strike the match when...

He drenched me in paraffin and was about to strike the match when...

By Jael Musumba 15 days ago

President Kenyatta, Standard Group get education plaudits

President Kenyatta, Standard Group get education plaudits

By Mike Kihaki 20 days ago

Kenya's forex reserves drop by Sh27 billion after payment of SGR loans

Kenya's forex reserves drop by Sh27 billion after payment of SGR loans

By Dominic Omondi 22 days ago

New dawn as Bake Mtaani unveil new basketball court in Kayole

Upcoming basketball players and basketball clubs in Kayole have a bright future in the sport after Bakee Mtaani unveiled and handed over a full-size FIBA standard basketball court

By Washington Onyango 25 days ago

New dawn as Bake Mtaani unveil new basketball court in Kayole

Stanchart stares at Sh30 billion payout in dispute with pensioners

The retired employees first moved to court in 2018, demanding Sh14.9 billion arising from the conversion of their pension funds.

By Kamau Muthoni 28 days ago

Stanchart stares at Sh30 billion payout in dispute with pensioners

Standard Group investments to pay off ahead of target, says CEO

Group CEO Orlando Lyomu yesterday said the business products in the television and radio segments launched in 2019 are already raking in good revenues.

By Macharia Kamau 1 month ago

Standard Group investments to pay off ahead of target, says CEO

The hidden agenda behind Kenyans' love for schooling

Why and how do such men and women with such heavy responsibilities get time to study?

By XN Iraki 1 month ago

The hidden agenda behind Kenyans' love for schooling

Small businesses to benefit most from digital revolution

The pandemic accelerated reactive and opportunistic digital transformation as businesses coped with stay-at-home orders, social distancing, and forced closures.

By Dr Kagonya Awori 1 month ago

Small businesses to benefit most from digital revolution

Big field set for tough contest at StanChart Marathon showpiece

The 19th Standard Chartered Marathon run will be held at Uhuru Gardens, along Langáta Road in Nairobi, on October 30.

By Ochieng Oyugi 1 month ago

Big field set for tough contest at StanChart Marathon showpiece

Stanchart Nairobi Marathon to feature more expanded field this season

The 19th edition of the Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon was launched at the Nairobi Aboretum on Saturday morning.

By Ochieng Oyugi 1 month ago

Stanchart Nairobi Marathon to feature more expanded field this season

Lady luck smiles at Bhamra in Standard Classic Kisumu leg

Bilu Bhamra didn’t have much play ahead of the third leg of the 2022 Standard County Golf Classic Series.

By Ochieng Oyugi and Washington Onyango 2 months ago

Lady luck smiles at Bhamra in Standard Classic Kisumu leg

Standard Golf Classic: Over 100 players brave scorching heat to tackle tough Kisumu course

Over 100 golfers across the country braved the scorching Kisumu City overhead sun to tackle the grueling third leg of the Standard County Golf Classic Series at the par 70 Nyanza Golf Club

By Ochieng Oyugi and Washington Onyango 2 months ago

Standard Golf Classic: Over 100 players brave scorching heat to tackle tough Kisumu course

Top players set to light up third leg of Standard County Series

The third leg of the Standard County Golf Classic Series will tee off at the par 70 Nyanza Golf Club in Kisumu this morning.

By Ochieng Oyugi and Washington Onyango 2 months ago

Top players set to light up third leg of Standard County Series

Players set for Standard County Golf Classic action in Kisumu

Ladies and gentlemen, get your tickets ready because the third leg of the 2022 Standard County Golf Classic Series heads to ‘Yurop’ tomorrow.

By Ochieng Oyugi and Washington Onyango 2 months ago

Players set for Standard County Golf Classic action in Kisumu

Watch your steps: Why you are likely to die from staircase fall

In severe cases, stairwell accidents can cause organ damage and bone lacerations. Most buildings don’t apply the required safety standards and the right stairwell dimensions.

By Bradley Sikolia 3 months ago

Watch your steps: Why you are likely to die from staircase fall

SGR beats pandemic blues, old railway roars back to life

The Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) service has bounced back to pre-pandemic levels.

By Macharia Kamau 3 months ago

SGR beats pandemic blues, old railway roars back to life

Reverse SGR deal? Stop making promises that you cannot fulfill

If you missed it, Kenya Kwanza presidential aspirant, Dr William Ruto, has promised to 'reverse' what the media captured as “Uhuru’s Port, SGR deals” should he win the August poll.

By Elias Mokua 3 months ago

Reverse SGR deal? Stop making promises that you cannot fulfill

'Standard' journalists scoop top awards at this year's MCK gala event

At least 10 journalists from Standard Group PLC scooped various awards in this year’s Annual Journalism Excellence Awards (AJEA).

By James Wanzala 3 months ago

'Standard' journalists scoop top awards at this year's MCK gala event

Explainer: What is aflatoxin?

Aflatoxins are naturally occurring cancer-causing toxins produced by a mould fungus that attacks crop such as maize, peanuts, cottonseed and tree nuts, according to online publication cancer.gov

By Standard Reporter 3 months ago

Explainer: What is aflatoxin?

Government bans importation of second-hand buses, trucks

The government has banned the importation of second-hand buses and trucks into the country, in a move that could be disruptive for dealers.

By Macharia Kamau 3 months ago

Government bans importation of second-hand buses, trucks

Standard Group marks 'World Day for Safety and Health at Work'

The main goal of safety and health programs is to prevent workplace injuries, illnesses, and deaths besides shielding families from suffering and financial hardship when they happen.

By Rosa Agutu 3 months ago

Standard Group marks 'World Day for Safety and Health at Work'

Woman behind manufacturing of illegal cosmetics in Nakuru arrested

From the outside of the retail shop, one could only think she was selling braids and other genuine beauty products.

By Kennedy Gachuhi 3 months ago

Woman behind manufacturing of illegal cosmetics in Nakuru arrested

Standard Group's sustainability bid starting to bear fruit

Standard Group is committed to a non-binding United Nations pact that encourages businesses to adopt sustainable and socially responsible policies.

By Nancy Nzau 3 months ago

Standard Group's sustainability bid starting to bear fruit

Home player Anika Patel strikes second victory in Standard Golf, showered with lucrative prizes

Home player Anika Patel is the winner of the second leg of the 2022 Standard County Golf Classic Series held at the par 71 Eldoret Club at the weekend.

By Ochieng Oyugi 4 months ago

Home player Anika Patel strikes second victory in Standard Golf, showered with lucrative prizes

Golfers set to battle for glory at Standard County Classic today

It’s all systems go as the second leg of the 2022 Standard County Golf Classic Series tees off at par 71 Eldoret Club today morning

By Ochieng Oyugi 4 months ago

Golfers set to battle for glory at Standard County Classic today

Chelimo hoping to continue fairy tale run at Eldoret Club

Dominic Chelimo of Eldoret Club was introduced to the game of golf just seven months ago.

By Ochieng Oyugi 4 months ago

Chelimo hoping to continue fairy tale run at Eldoret Club

Top names set for tough battle at Eldoret City Marathon on Sunday

The Eldoret City Marathon is shaping up to be just as tough as it was last year. Upstarts will be challenging their experienced counterparts in the City of Champions.

By Stephen Rutto 4 months ago

Top names set for tough battle at Eldoret City Marathon on Sunday

SGR gets more funds in bid to ease congestion

The government plans to expand the SGR network while reviving the old railway lines and locomotives as it seeks to ease transportation in urban areas.

By Macharia Kamau 4 months ago

SGR gets more funds in bid to ease congestion

Kiprono raring to defend his Standard Group Golf series title

The second leg of the 2022 Standard County Golf Classic series heads to par 71 Eldoret Club on Saturday.

By Ochieng Oyugi 4 months ago

Kiprono raring to defend his Standard Group Golf series title

Climate action by teeing off: Standard and partners focus on nutrition

A recent tournament at Nakuru Golf Club was the epitome of the 2021/2022 Standard County Golf Classics series.

By Ben Ahenda 4 months ago

Climate action by teeing off: Standard and partners focus on nutrition

Standard Group woos real estate investors with a property expo

The Standard Group has organised a home expo aimed at promoting developments in the real estate sector.

By Gerard Nyele 4 months ago

Standard Group woos real estate investors with a property expo

Schools under Standard’s NIE programme record good grades

Various Uasin Gishu schools that benefited from the Standard Group’s Newspaper in Education (NIE) programme are happy they did.

By Lynn Kolongei 4 months ago

Schools under Standard’s NIE programme record good grades

Stanchart boss on gender equality, changing trends

Chief Executive Officer Kariuki Ngari talks to ‘Financial Standard’ on why diversity and inclusion are critical to the future success of the bank.

By Brenda Kerubo 4 months ago

Stanchart boss on gender equality, changing trends

When it comes to fighting corruption, Kenyans like their standards double

Kenyans are those passengers in a matatu who see no wrong when their driver breaks traffic rules as long as they reach their destinations.

By Clay Muganda 4 months ago

When it comes to fighting corruption, Kenyans like their standards double

Security officials at ODM headquarters assault two journalists

Security officials at ODM headquarters yesterday assaulted two journalists at a function attended by party leader Raila Odinga.

By Standard Reporter 4 months ago

Security officials at ODM headquarters assault two journalists

Essays offer youth chance to be heard above din of political noise

The essays will target policy and macro decision-makers such as the president, respective county governors, among other leaders

By Elvince Joshua 4 months ago

Essays offer youth chance to be heard above din of political noise

No country met WHO air quality standards in 2021 - data

Bangladesh was the most polluted country, while Chad ranked second after the African country's data was included for the first time.

By Reuters 4 months ago

No country met WHO air quality standards in 2021 - data

Dividend boom is here as banks turn the corner on Covid woes

Co-op Bank, which saw a 53 per cent jump in net profit to Sh16.5 billion, has maintained payout at Sh1 per share.

By Patrick Alushula 4 months ago

Dividend boom is here as banks turn the corner on Covid woes

Standard Group journalists gain from VOA training

Voice of America USAGM Regional Marketing Director, Dr Joyce Ngoh, said that the training empowers journalists to be better at their job.

By Renee Were 4 months ago

Standard Group journalists gain from VOA training

Standard Group shortlisted for prestigious global media awards

The Group is shortlisted in the Best Innovation in Newsroom Transformation category in the International News Media Association Global Media Awards.

By Standard Reporter 5 months ago

Standard Group shortlisted for prestigious global media awards

StanChart staff costs hit six-year low on exits and retrenchments

StanChart's staff costs have fallen to the lowest level in six years after shedding over 800 jobs since 2014.

By Patrick Alushula 5 months ago

StanChart staff costs hit six-year low on exits and retrenchments

Stanchart gifts investors Sh7.2b in dividends as profit hits Sh9b

Final dividends to ordinary shareholders - Sh5.29 billion will be paid from May 25, 2022.

By Patrick Alushula 5 months ago

Stanchart gifts investors Sh7.2b in dividends as profit hits Sh9b

Dr Ahmed Kalebi: The Kibra slum boy who dared to dream

In the pursuit of his dreams, Dr Kalebi started out as a doctor, not sure he wanted to be a pathologist because he first loved doing anatomy.

By Rose Mukonyo 5 months ago

Dr Ahmed Kalebi: The Kibra slum boy who dared to dream

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