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How mega dam will increase Ethiopia's prominence in Kenya's power sector
Ethiopia's role in stabilising Kenya's power supply is set to expand following the completion of its Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), launched Tuesday this week.
By Macharia Kamau 13 days ago
How mega dam will increase Ethiopia's prominence in Kenya's power sector
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State seeks private funding to rekindle cheap gas project
The Energy Ministry has invited bids from firms to distribute 6kg cylinders to households in rural and peri-urban areas.The State will cater for 40 per cent of the costs.
By Macharia Kamau 14 days ago
State seeks private funding to rekindle cheap gas project
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CoB backs new e-procurement, faults Treasury's poor rollout
Controller of Budget Margaret Nyakang'o has called for electronic procurement in government but faulted the National Treasury for poorly managing its rollout.
By Barrack Muluka, Macharia Kamau 17 days ago
CoB backs new e-procurement, faults Treasury's poor rollout
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Broad based CSs: ODM quartet, Mt Kenya trio and the betrayal of Gen Zs
The ODM quartet of John Mbadi, Opiyo Wandayi, Hassan Joho and Wycliffe Oparanya took over as Cabinet Secretaries one year ago.
By Macharia Kamau 18 days ago
Broad based CSs: ODM quartet, Mt Kenya trio and the betrayal of Gen Zs
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Road agencies and varsities top entities with high pending bills
Parastatals drawn from just four ministries accounted for more than 83 per cent of the money that State corporations owed businesses as of June this year.
By Macharia Kamau 19 days ago
Road agencies and varsities top entities with high pending bills
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COB, MPs accuse Treasury of evading House in funds approvals
Controller of Budget Margaret Nyakang'o has faulted the State for its continued over-reliance on Article 223 of the Constitution to finance existing government programmes.
By Josphat Thiong'o and Macharia Kamau 19 days ago
COB, MPs accuse Treasury of evading House in funds approvals
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Pending bills surge to Sh525b, crippling businesses and straining SMEs
State corporations owe Sh404.3 billion, MDAs Sh120.5b in arrears. Verification committee delays fuel doubts over Treasury's commitment to resolve issue.
By Macharia Kamau and Graham Kajilwa 20 days ago
Pending bills surge to Sh525b, crippling businesses and straining SMEs
Kenyan firm sues Tanzania at regional court in tax row
Match Masters has filed a case against Tanzania seeking to quash provisions in the Finance Act, 2025, imposing a higher excise duty on goods supplied by EAC member states.
By Macharia Kamau 20 days ago
Kenyan firm sues Tanzania at regional court in tax row
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How Mbadi's Sh5 billion mess risks government shutdown
Questions are emerging over the efficiency and reliability of the E-Procurement System.The system is a joint venture between Sybyl Kenya and iSourcing Technologies PVT of India.
By Lewis Nyaundi and Macharia Kamau 25 days ago
How Mbadi's Sh5 billion mess risks government shutdown
Kenya doubles down on plan to give foreign carriers more access
The government has made another attempt to further open up Kenyan skies to foreign carriers, giving them greater freedom and flexibility in flying into Kenya.
By Macharia Kamau 27 days ago
Kenya doubles down on plan to give foreign carriers more access
Why KQ is back down to earth
Kenya Airways (KQ) has slid back into loss-making, reporting a net loss of Sh12.15 billion for the half year to June 30 this year, from a profit of Sh513 million reported last year.
By Macharia Kamau 28 days ago
Why KQ is back down to earth
What the money paying US lobbyists can do to improve education sector
When looked at from how much the government spends annually in the education sector, Sh22.7 million ($175,000) per month might seem negligible, a drop in the ocean.
By Macharia Kamau 28 days ago
What the money paying US lobbyists can do to improve education sector
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The making of a national power crisis
Peak in electricity demand poses challenges for Kenya, whose power production has not kept pace with the growth in demand.
By Macharia Kamau 29 days ago
The making of a national power crisis
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Why tolling of Mau Summit Road is still a thorn on its expansion
Crippling traffic jams on the Nairobi-Nakuru Highway, which are increasingly becoming frequent, appear to make a case for the expansion of the road.
By Macharia Kamau 30 days ago
Why tolling of Mau Summit Road is still a thorn on its expansion
Why Trump is resetting Biden's-era trade talks with Kenya
Kenya and the US are set to start negotiations on a new trade agreement as the country seeks to secure billions earned in exporting goods to the US as uncertainty clouds the extension of Agoa.
By Macharia Kamau 1 month ago
Why Trump is resetting Biden's-era trade talks with Kenya
Diamond Trust Bank half-year profit up 10pc
Diamond Trust Bank (DTB) Kenya has reported a 9.9 per cent jump in profit after tax for the six months to June this year, which it attributed to growth in net interest income.
By Macharia Kamau 1 month ago
Diamond Trust Bank half-year profit up 10pc
StanChart to make dividend payout despite 21pc dip in half-year earnings
Standard Chartered (StanChart) Bank Kenya has reported a 21 per drop in profit for the six months to June 30 this year.
By Macharia Kamau 1 month ago
StanChart to make dividend payout despite 21pc dip in half-year earnings
Parliament to have say on sale of State corporations
A new Bill, aimed at easing the process of selling part of the government's shareholding in state corporations, has proposed giving Parliament powers to oversee the process.
By Macharia Kamau 1 month ago
Parliament to have say on sale of State corporations
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Renewed hope as Kenya eyes billions in mining
The mining sector, which had been in a free fall since 2022 posted a 10 per cent growth in the first quarter of this year, a sharp contrast to the successive contractions.
By Macharia Kamau 1 month ago
Renewed hope as Kenya eyes billions in mining
Mbadi blasts governors for non-remittance of pension dues
Treasury CS John Mbadi said unremitted pension debt by the counties has ballooned to over Shh103 billion.
By Macharia Kamau and James Omoro 1 month ago
Mbadi blasts governors for non-remittance of pension dues
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Why state has weaponised KRA to rein in on Ruto critics
Individuals and companies perceived to be critical of government are getting KRA calls. From accounts being closed to tax certificates being revoked taxman is on overdrive
By Macharia Kamau and Okumu Modachi 1 month ago
Why state has weaponised KRA to rein in on Ruto critics
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Epra on the spot for 'siding' with big oil firms in cooking gas row
Regulator accused of surrendering its compliance enforcement role to major players.Small LPG dealers accuse marketers of trying to squeeze them out of business.
By Macharia Kamau 1 month ago
Epra on the spot for 'siding' with big oil firms in cooking gas row
KenGen's wind power project in Marsabit faces new hurdles
A wind power plant planned by KenGen in Marsabit County has split the host communities, with different groups now expressing divided opinion on key aspects of the project.
By Macharia Kamau 1 month ago
KenGen's wind power project in Marsabit faces new hurdles
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Ruto's rush to sell plum state corporations raises eyebrows
There are concerns that among the entities that are listed for sale are strategic assets and placing them in private hands could compromise on sensitive areas, some touching on national security.
By Macharia Kamau 1 month ago
Ruto's rush to sell plum state corporations raises eyebrows
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Sectional titles' push and pull that is frustrating home owners
What began as a dream to own a slice of prime property on Nairobi's coveted Riverside Drive in 2020 has degenerated into a frustrating nightmare.
By Macharia Kamau 2 months ago
Sectional titles' push and pull that is frustrating home owners
Ruto: KPC set for September listing at bourse in State firms sale plan
President William Ruto expects the Cabinet to approve the planned listing of Kenya Pipeline Company by the end of July and the Initial Public Offering (IPO) to open in September.
By Macharia Kamau 2 months ago
Ruto: KPC set for September listing at bourse in State firms sale plan
Gulf Energy's affiliate inches closer to oil project takeover
London-listed Tullow Oil has formally signed a deal to sell its entire Kenyan assets to Auron Energy, an affiliate of influential local firm Gulf Energy.
By Macharia Kamau 2 months ago
Gulf Energy's affiliate inches closer to oil project takeover
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Firms to wait longer for payment as pending bills verification drags on
The exercise that started in September 2023 was expected to end last year. However, it has received several extensions, the latest being the end of June this year.
By Macharia Kamau 2 months ago
Firms to wait longer for payment as pending bills verification drags on
Retail investors win big as Nairobi bourse drops 100 minimum shares
Buying shares in blocks of 100 had kept many retail investors away from high-value stocks.
By Clare Ochieng and Macharia Kamau 2 months ago
Retail investors win big as Nairobi bourse drops 100 minimum shares
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How latest sharp rise in fuel pump prices exposes gaps in energy sector management
Prices went up by about Sh9 per litre, laying bare subpar investments in the crucial industry and the uncoordinated manner of operation by the different State agencies.
By Macharia Kamau 2 months ago
How latest sharp rise in fuel pump prices exposes gaps in energy sector management
Sh7 hike in road levy ups revenue collection by 51 per cent
KRA collects the levy on behalf of the Kenya Roads Board, which is then disbursed to different roads agencies for the maintenance of Kenya's network of roads.
By Clare Ochieng and Macharia Kamau 2 months ago
Sh7 hike in road levy ups revenue collection by 51 per cent
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How higher oil marketers' margins adds to the pain of higher fuel prices
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority on Monday increased the margins for oil marketing companies by Sh2.15 per litre.
By Macharia Kamau 2 months ago
How higher oil marketers' margins adds to the pain of higher fuel prices
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State's appetite for fuel taxes pushes up pump prices
For every litre of super petrol, government makes Sh82.33. Analysts believe that tax from fuel is the easiest to raise for the government.
By Macharia Kamau 2 months ago
State's appetite for fuel taxes pushes up pump prices
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Lessons for local entrepreneurs to end streak of failed startups
Kenya's start-up ecosystem is littered with failures. In recent months, many start-ups have closed shop, while more are teetering on the edge, uncertain of their future.
By Macharia Kamau 2 months ago
Lessons for local entrepreneurs to end streak of failed startups
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Epra under fire over sharp rise in fuel prices
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (Epra) on Monday increased fuel prices by steep margins, resulting in pump prices reaching the highest point since September last year.
By Macharia Kamau 2 months ago
Epra under fire over sharp rise in fuel prices
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Exit lane: Sudden top exits at road agencies expose power struggles
DGs Ndung'u and Kandie allegedly ousted for straying from Kenya Kwanza script.
By Macharia Kamau 2 months ago
Exit lane: Sudden top exits at road agencies expose power struggles
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Multinational companies close shop as Ruto buries head in sand
High taxes, cost of fuel and electricity, bad infrastructure, unpredictable policies to blame.President however thinks its brouhaha as many are coming on board in his estimation
By Macharia Kamau 2 months ago
Multinational companies close shop as Ruto buries head in sand
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Manufacturing sector shrinks as Ruto regime reverses Kibaki gains
In the Vision 2030 development plan, manufacturing was supposed to contribute 15 pc. During Kibaki's era, the sector contributed 19pc in 2003; under Ruto it had declined to 7.3 pc last year.
By Macharia Kamau 2 months ago
Manufacturing sector shrinks as Ruto regime reverses Kibaki gains
Businesses warn looting a threat to job creation and investments
Lobbies say these add to a "deteriorating business environment that makes it challenging for the private sector."
By Macharia Kamau 2 months ago
Businesses warn looting a threat to job creation and investments
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NSE defies unrest, economic hardships to post huge rebound
NSE has implemented reforms aimed at enhancing market depth, efficiency and transparency, generally improving the investment climate and restoring investor confidence.
By Macharia Kamau 2 months ago
NSE defies unrest, economic hardships to post huge rebound
Why forcing graduates through Kenya School of Law is outdated, unjust
Opinion
By Asande Felix Makori
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Students on their own as lecturers strike continues
Education
By Standard Team
12 mins ago