Standard Group Plc

The Standard Group PLC is a leading multimedia company in Kenya, founded in 1902, specializing in print, broadcasting, and digital media. It operates through two main segments: Print and Broadcasting. In print, it publishes prominent newspapers such as The Standard, Saturday Standard, Sunday Standard, and The Nairobian, along with magazines like Pulser, Travelog, Pambazuko, and Mount Kenya Star. The company disseminates information across television channels including KTN Home (entertainment and news), KTN News (24-hour East African news), BTV (sports and entertainment), KTN Farmers TV, and Burudani TV; radio stations such as Radio Maisha, Spice FM, Vybez Radio, and Berur FM; and digital platforms like standardmedia.co.ke, e-paper, Standard Digital advertising, and value-added services.

Headquartered in Nairobi, The Standard Group holds a dominant position in Kenya's media landscape, recognized for its balanced editorial stance, nationwide reach, and trusted journalism. As a subsidiary of S.N.G Holdings Limited and listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE: SGL), it has navigated economic challenges, including a 23% revenue decline to KES 1.84 billion in 2024, while investing in digital transformation to adapt to changing media consumption trends. Employing 587 people, the company emphasizes sustainability, ethical governance, press freedom, and corporate social responsibility.

With over a century of history, The Standard Group continues to innovate, expanding online video streaming, integrated advertising, and digital inclusion initiatives to empower audiences with reliable, timely content and drive positive societal change.