Mastering personal finance in Kenya's low-interest rate era

Christian Mwirigi, Stanbic Bank. [File Courtesy, Standard] In April, the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) reduced its benchmark lending rate by 75 basis points, bringing it down to 10 per cent. This marked the fifth consecutive cut in its current cycle of …

Oyugi tells Kenya U20s to take pride in AFCON display

Despite losing their opening two matches at the ongoing TotalEnergies CAF U20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament in Egypt, Kenya's national U20 team, Rising Stars, have been called upon to be proud of their performances. The Rising Stars under …

Sam Altman’s World Ordered to Stop Biometric Data Collection in Kenya

How Kenya is losing illicit brews trade war at the borders

Brewing pots for traditional liquor within compounds at Sofia village, Uganda. May 6, 2025. [Sharon Wanga, Standard] Kenya has made great strides in alcohol policy development, restricting the consumption, manufacturing, and sale of illicit liquors and …

Top guns likely to feature in Kenya's marathon squad to Tokyo

Kenyan long distance runner Sharon Lokedi crosses the finish line to win the women's race during the 129th Boston Marathon on April 21, 2025, in Boston, Massachusetts. [ AFP] Every second, Sugoi. This is the official motto of the 2025 Tokyo World …

Kenya to spend Sh1.9 trillion on debt service

Treasury CS John Mbadi during the launch of Economic Survey 2025 when it was revealed that the economy had registered 4.7 growth at KICC, Nairobi on May 6th, 2025.[Standard, Kanyiri Wahito] Kenya expects to spend nearly Sh2 trillion on debt repayments over …

Kenya: Shoe hurled at Ruto a 'sign of desperation'

Kenya's President William Ruto narrowly avoided injury on Sunday when a shoe was hurled at him during a public rally in Kehancha, Migori County. The incident, captured on video, occurred as the president addressed the crowd on the government's …

Kenya and Tunisia Set to Strengthen Bilateral Ties Through Trade and Cooperation

NAIROBI, Kenya, May 6— Kenya and Tunisia are set to strengthen their bilateral relations through enhanced trade, investment, and industrial cooperation, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has announced. Speaking on Monday following a meeting with …

EV Explorers unveils Kenya’s first electric Rhino Charge vehicle

EV Explorers unveiled the first zero-emissions vehicle in the Rhino Charge, pushing the boundaries of sustainable mobility in extreme conditions The initiative supports Rhino Ark’s conservation work, protecting over 80,000 families with 780 kilometers of …

Faras Kenya launches new in-app wallet to seamless taxi payments

Faras Kenya introduced an in-app wallet feature, allowing customers to load money and pay for trips directly The Faras Wallet eliminates fare negotiation and disputes, providing automatic payments Drivers will benefit benefit from real-time earnings access …