News Summary:
On October 1, 2026, Standard Group PLC announced a mass recruitment drive, opening new career opportunities for multi-skilled correspondents across several regions in Kenya, including Nairobi, Coast, Central, Eastern, Northeastern, Rift Valley, Nyanza, and Western. Previously, on August 27, the company secured exclusive radio broadcast rights for the 2026/27 English Premier League season. Earlier in August, on the 15th, Standard Group's Radio Maisha notified listeners of a planned one-hour off-air period for maintenance work between 2 pm and 3 pm. This followed President William Ruto's public criticism of the Standard Media Group on July 6, which triggered a national conversation regarding media sustainability due to his perceived direct attack on its persistently critical coverage. Earlier in July, on the 2nd, Standard Group PLC invited businesses, recycling firms, and individual buyers to participate in a public tender to dispose of surplus materials, including office equipment and used vehicles, on an "as is where is" basis.
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