The Standard Group Plc is a
multi-media organization with investments in media platforms spanning newspaper
print operations, television, radio broadcasting, digital and online services. The
Standard Group is recognized as a leading multi-media house in Kenya with a key
influence in matters of national and international interest.
The proposals set out in the Competition (Amendment) Bill, 2026, could subject ride-hailing platforms to closer regulatory scrutiny. They come in response to a petition by ride-hailing drivers, who argue that the multinational technology companies behind these platforms deploy algorithmic pricing systems that determine fares in ways that disproportionately favour the platforms to the detriment of those who provide transport services.
Premium Article
Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week.
Fact-first reporting that puts you at the heart of the newsroom. Subscribe for full access.
🔥 Flash Sale !
Subscribe now and enjoy 50% off monthly and annual plans. Offer ends in…