(PHOTO: EDWARD KIPLIMO/ COURTESY)The Standard Media Group will partner with Kenyatta University (KU) to promote developments such as research that contribute to national growth. Updated Thu, June 30th 2016 at 07:24 GMT +3(From left) Public relations and communications director Machua Koinange,The Standard Media Group Chief Executive Officer Sam Shollei (C) and Kenyatta University acting vice chancellor Prof Paul Wainaina check the standard newspaper after signing MOU between Kenyatta University and Standard media group today on 29/June/2016. Mr Shollei said the university's media outlets – KU TV and KU FM radio – will ride on the Standard Group media platforms to lift their profiles. The pact was signed by the Standard Group Chief Executive Officer Sam Shollei and KU's acting Vice Chancellor Paul Wainaina. For the first time, KU will have unparalleled access to all Standard Group media platforms for its scholars to offer analyses on various issues of national importance.

Source: Standard Digital June 29, 2016 21:00 UTC