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Of fuel crisis and Ruto's fresh headache

Rising Middle East tensions and Houthi threats to Red Sea shipping routes have pushed up global oil prices, creating fresh pressure on President Willi…

 •  Standard Business

Managing families' rising household debt

Kenya's financial inclusion journey has also been remarkable, with formal financial access rising to approximately 85 per cent in 2025.

 •  Standard Business

BAT posts Sh3.1 billion half-year net profit

BAT has posted a profit after tax of Sh3.075 billion in the first six months of 2026, a performance the company has described as resilient against a c…

 •  Standard Business