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5 days ago | 
standardmedia.co.ke | Macharia Kamau |Esther Dianah
Among the many placards on display in the streets of Nairobi last June when Kenyans protested against the Finance Bill, 2024 were a few unpalatable ones targeted at the international Monetary Fund (IMF). It was an indication of the citizens’ anger towards the measures proposed by the IMF in 2021 and were now being cascaded down to Kenyans over time, and particularly the global lender’s hand in crafting of last year’s Finance Bill that tried to raise the cost of many items, including essentials.
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6 days ago | 
standardmedia.co.ke | Esther Dianah
Paul Russo KCB Group CEO speaking during 2024 full year financial results on March 12, 2025. [Wilberforce Okwiri, Standard]Access Bank has completed the acquisition of National Bank of Kenya (NBK) from KCB Group as it continues on its Kenyan expansion drive. Negotiations between the two lenders have been ongoing since March 2024. The conclusion of the deal follows regulatory approvals and will see NBK become a wholly-owned subsidiary of Access Bank.
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6 days ago | 
finance.einnews.com | Esther Dianah
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6 days ago | 
standardmedia.co.ke | Esther Dianah
Finance Committee Chair Molo MP Kimani Kuria displays a QR Code to be uploaded on the Parliament's portal for more information on the Finance Bill, 2025. May 22, 2025. [Elvis Ogina, Standard]The Finance Bill, 2025 appears to be a cautious response to avoid similar unrest that ensued across the country following the rejection of the 2024 Bill that proposed controversial taxes, especially Value Added Tax (VAT) on bread and the motor vehicle tax.
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1 week ago | 
standardmedia.co.ke | Esther Dianah
Suba North MP Millie Odhiambo Mabona. [Courtesy]The government has been urged to prioritise internet safety for children as the world marked the International Day of Missing Children. While joining in the celebrations on Saturday, Suba North Member of Parliament Millie Odhiambo warned that malicious individuals and predators are using online platforms to lure and abduct children, contributing to the increasing number of missing children.
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2 weeks ago | 
standardmedia.co.ke | Esther Dianah
From Left: KCB Group CEO Paul Russo, Chairman Joseph Kinyua and Director Finance Lawrence Kimathi during the release of the 2024 full year financials in Nairobi, on March 12, 2025. [Wilberforce Okwiri, Standard]KCB Group shareholders have approved a Sh9.6 billion total dividends payout for the 2024 financial year at an annual general meeting in Nairobi on Thursday. The dividend will be paid on May 23, 2025 to the shareholders on the members’ register at the close of business on April 3, 2025.
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2 weeks ago | 
standardmedia.co.ke | Esther Dianah
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is to blame for some of the biggest scandals seen under the Kenya Kwanza government. Get Trusted News for Only Ksh99 a WeekSubscribe Today & Save!Get StartedUnlimited access to all premium contentUninterrupted ad-free browsing experienceMobile-optimized reading experienceWeekly Newsletters
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2 weeks ago | 
standardmedia.co.ke | Esther Dianah
Mi Vida Chief Executive Samuel Kariuki and KCB Bank Director of Mortgage Business Caroline Wanjeri exchange documents during the signing of a partnership to accelerate the development of eco-friendly, affordable homes in Kenya. [Courtesy]Property developer Mi Vida Homes has signed a strategic partnership with Space Master Properties for the commercial and construction development of Habitat, a 24-story mixed-use development along Ralph Bunche Road in Nairobi.
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2 weeks ago | 
standardmedia.co.ke | Esther Dianah
Standard Gauge Railways (SGR) Nairobi Terminus. [Elvis Ogina, Standard]Fewer people commuted using the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) and the commuter rail in 2024. This was a result of fare hikes and commuter line disruptions, impacting revenues. In the same period, the SGR raised passenger revenues amounting to Sh4 billion in 2024, marking a 39.4 per cent increase from the previous year. The passenger revenue increase was a result of a 50 per cent fare hike implemented in January 2024.
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2 weeks ago | 
standardmedia.co.ke | Esther Dianah
Tourists in a sight seeing evening at the coastal town of Lamu in November, 2012. [File, Standard]Tourist numbers to Kenya in 2024 hit 2.39 million, marking a new high in the five years since 2020. This represents a 14.7 per cent growth compared to 2.1 million visitors recorded in 2023. The growth, according to the Economic Survey 2025 by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS), was attributed to the adoption of digital tools, electronic travel authorisation and aggressive marketing.
