ODM party leader Oburu Oginga has dismissed claims of a political rivalry with Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, saying his party’s engagement with the Kenya Kwanza administration is guided by national interest rather than competition for power. Speaking on Monday during the launch of the Nyota programme in Kisumu, Oburu made it clear that ODM has…
President William Ruto has defended his administration’s education reforms, saying the government inherited a struggling education system marked by teacher shortages and chronic underfunding but has since taken decisive action to stabilize the sector. Speaking in Kisumu during the Nyota programme beneficiary disbursement event, the President said his government increased capitation to schools and recruited…
Low- and middle-income earners in Kenya are set to get significant tax relief as the government rolls out a plan aimed at easing pressure on salaried workers earning below Ksh50,000 per month. The National Treasury says the proposed measures will leave more money in workers’ pockets, boost consumer spending, and help cushion households against the…
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta and Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka during the requiem mass in honour of Pope Francis at Holy Family Minor Basilica, Nairobi. April 25, 2025. [File, Standard] Fresh details have emerged of how former Nigerian president Olusegun Obasanjo is pushing for a meeting between former President Uhuru Kenyatta and former Deputy…
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta and Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka during the requiem mass in honour of Pope Francis at Holy Family Minor Basilica, Nairobi. April 25, 2025. [File, Standard] Fresh details have emerged of how former Nigerian president Olusegun Obasanjo is pushing for a meeting between former President Uhuru Kenyatta and former Deputy…
Envoys from East African countries have urged young people to champion peace and reject political manipulation. They warned that violence and instability continued to undermine development and regional integration across the region. Speaking at Zetech University’s Mangu Campus in Juja during a cross-border cycling event, the leaders said the youth remained central to building peaceful…
The National Drought Management Authority (NDMA) on Monday flagged off a peace caravan along the Garissa – Isiolo – Meru borders to promote peace and peaceful coexistence, negotiated grazing, and responsible sharing of water and pasture resources as drought conditions in the region worsen. The peace caravan, which combines peace walks and community dialogue forums…
The President of the Matatu Owners Association (MOA), Albert Karakacha announcing a weekly strike every Monday. [Collins Oduor, Standard] Matatu operators have announced plans to hold a weekly strike every Monday, a move that threatens to deepen transport disruptions in major towns as the government remains locked in a standoff with the public transport sector. …
President William Ruto during Nyota Business Start-Up Capitatl Disbursement at Jomo Kenyatta’s International Stadium in Kisumu on February 2, 2026. [Michael Mute, Standard] President William Ruto has launched a blistering attack on the previous administration and opposition critics, saying his government is correcting years of mismanagement that pushed education sector to the brink of collapse. …
Kikuyu MP and Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah’s brand of chest-thumping politics risks eroding the goodwill the President needs in Mt Kenya region. [Fole, Standard] . Two weeks ago, former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua watched his support in Mt Kenya weaken as President William Ruto’s camp launched a well-coordinated, widely publicised offensive against the Opposition, highlighting…
Climate change continues to threaten the future of planet Earth, with the destruction of natural forests for human settlement and production remaining one of its principal drivers. In response, Kenya, under the leadership of President William Ruto, has embarked on an ambitious initiative to plant 15 billion trees by 2032. The programme seeks to…
South Africa has clarified its support role while CAF confirms Morocco remains the official WAFCON 2026 host. South Africa’s Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, has moved swiftly to clarify the government’s official stance amid rumours that Morocco has withdrawn from hosting the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. The confusion began during the…
Former ICT Cabinet Secretary Eliud Owalo has rubbished President William Ruto’s vision to transform Kenya into a first-world nation, arguing that the country cannot achieve such ambitions while millions of citizens struggle with basic needs. Speaking at a funeral in Butere, Kakamega County, on Saturday, January 31, Owalo said the current administration has left many…
Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i has accused President William Ruto’s administration of mismanaging public funds, saying lavish spending at State House comes at the expense of critical services like education. Matiang’i made the remarks on Sunday, February 1, 2026, during a gathering at ACK Gitugi in Murang’a County, where opposition leaders convened under the…
ODM national chairperson Gladys Wanga shares a moment with Makadara MP George Aladwa during an ODM meet-and-greet roadside rally in Dandora, Nairobi, on Sunday, February 1, 2026. The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has said ongoing talks with President William Ruto’s United Democratic Alliance (UDA) must result in an equal share of national leadership and resources…