6+ hour, 32+ min ago  (262+ words) The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), in collaboration with multi-agency enforcement team, has destroyed contraband goods worth Sh218 million that were seized during coordinated crackdowns in Nairobi and the Coast region. The destruction exercise was conducted simultaneously at Envirosafe Limited in the…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (450+ words) Official government statistics have revealed a worrying trend in Meru County, where insurance penetration stands at a mere 1. 3 percent. This despite the existence of a thriving agricultural, tourism and other sectors. According to Meru Deputy Governor Linda Kiome-Gitonga, insurance uptake…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (469+ words) KEBS CEO Esther Ngari, during the World Meteorology Day on May 20, 2025. [Benard Orwongo, Standard] The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) has urged businesses to remain vigilant against individuals masquerading as its officials. The agency is advising manufacturers to always demand…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (517+ words) For many Kenyan households, falling sick still means reaching into savings, borrowing or relying on community fundraising to access care. Despite ongoing reforms in the health sector, a large share of Kenyans remain outside formal medical insurance, with rising treatment…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (455+ words) Heritage Insurance Kenya extends private health cover to Kenyans aged up to 85, a bracket most rivals decline to underwrite. Kenya's private insurance market continues to shrink as a share of the economy, even as providers expand into segments long considered…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (86+ words) standardmedia. co. ke State plans major audit shakeup to stem graft, wastage of funds Auditor General Nancy Gathungu before the Senate's CPAC committee, March 4, 2025. [Elvis Ogina, Standard] President William Ruto has endorsed sweeping legal reforms granting hundreds of internal auditors…...

2+ mon, 1+ day ago  (77+ words) standardmedia. co. ke Pay in bits, glow in full: New wallet lets Nairobians save for skincare Skincare is no longer just for those with deep pockets, at least not if a new Nairobi innovation has its way. A fresh payment…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago  (66+ words) standardmedia. co. ke Future of EA health insurance depends on better systems, not more products Acting CEO of Carepay International and M-TIBA Moses G Kuria Health insurance is one of the fastest-growing lines of business for many East African insurers....

3+ mon, 2+ day ago  (710+ words) A single hospital bill can shut down a business faster than any competitor ever could. Across Kenya, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are built on resilience, hustle, and optimism. They power the economy, create jobs, and sustain millions of households....