Kenya: Ruto’s Flagship WB-Backed Nyota Youth Project Uncertain Over Sh7.6bn Shortfall

Nairobi — President William Ruto’s flagship youth empowerment programme, the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) project, is on the brink of collapse due to a critical budget deficit of Sh7.6 billion.... Read more »

Senators push for higher county allocations to safeguard devolution

Vihiga Senator and the Chairperson County Public Investments and Special Funds Committee Godfrey Osotsi during the Committee meeting at Bunge Tower, Nairobi on March 10, 2025. [Boniface Okendo, Standard] A section... Read more »

The faces of Saba Saba

FORD Asili chairman Kenneth Matiba welcomes Charles Rubia to his party after he defected from Kenya National Congress.Looking on is sec-gen Nartin Shikuku in February 1994. [File] For 35 years now, the... Read more »

IGAD rallies African unity at AU mid-year summit, champions Agenda 2063 vision

Workneh Gebeyehu (PhD) IGAD Executive Secretary. [Courtesy] The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) is playing a central role in advancing Africa’s integration and development agenda as the continent prepares for the... Read more »

Unlocking Africa’s potential: The promise of blended finance

Africa stands at a pivotal era in its development trajectory. With a rapidly growing population, an increasingly youthful demographic, and vast untapped resources, the continent is poised for transformative growth. However,... Read more »

Businesses warn looting a threat to job creation and investments

Kenya National Chamber of Commerce & Industry president Erick Rutto during the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KNCCI), Exporters’ Forum, a high-level engagement aimed at strengthening Kenyan exporters’ participation... Read more »

‘Bread-based, not broad-based’: Natembeya tears into government hypocrisy

Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya. [Martin Ndiema,The Standard] Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya has accused the national government of hypocrisy, claiming leaders use a so-called broad-based approach to silence critics while... Read more »

Uber no longer wants old cars; Kenya’s new taxes make adoption expensive

When Uber Kenya announced plans to lower the maximum age of vehicles allowed on its platform—capping Uber ChapChap cars at 10 years and Uber Comfort cars at eight—it seemed like a routine... Read more »

Multinational tea firms to establish Sh1b welfare fund for residents

A farmer picks tea. Welfare trust fund to benefit communities in Bomet and Kericho counties. [File, Standard]  Multinational tea companies plan to establish a Sh1 billion welfare trust fund for communities... Read more »

State to quantify economic value of natural resources

KNBS Director General Macdonald Obudho unveils strategy to streamline the collection and dissemination of data across various sectors. [File, Standard] The government’s statistician has unveiled a plan to collate data that... Read more »