President William Ruto has responded to claims suggesting that he wants to serve Kenya for 20 years in the wake of his ambitious plan to tranform Kenya into a First-world country in the next twenty or so years. “We have the plans and the vision to change this country from a Third World country to…
President William Ruto hosts nearly 15,000 chiefs from across the country at State House, Nairobi. [PCS] President William Ruto has quietly managed to return the much-dreaded office of the imperial chiefs, which Kenyans wanted abolished through their views in the famous Bomas Draft Constitution. Yesterday, the President formally reintroduced the all-powerful location heads at State…
President William Ruto has launched construction of the long awaited Rironi – Mau Summit dual carriageway, unveiling an ambitious timeline and promising faster, safer travel on one of Kenya’s busiest and deadliest roads. The launch took place on Friday at Kamandura in Kiambu County, marking the official start of works on the Nairobi Nakuru Mau…
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki campaigns for UDA’s Laeonard Wamuthende in Mbeere North on November 23, 2025. [DPCS] Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has lifted the lid on the behind-the-scenes intrigues of the 2022 Ruto campaign that elevated Rigathi Gachagua to the Deputy President role before his impeachment in July last year. Kindiki accused his predecessor of…
Kiharu Member of Parliament Ndindi Nyoro has poked holes in President William Ruto’s positive assessment of Kenya’s economic performance, arguing that the figures shared in recent speeches do not align with official data on the shilling, the stock exchange, construction activity, or public spending. Speaking in Parliament on November 25, 2025, Nyoro said the country…
President William Ruto’s vision to steer Kenya into first-world status has received strong support from visiting Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, who expressed confidence that the goal is achievable and that Kenya is on the right path. President William Ruto has often cited Malaysia and Singapore as models for Kenyan development. Malaysia, one of the…
President William Ruto shares a moment with Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni in Tororo, Uganda, on November 23, 2025 / PCS President William Ruto has dismissed media reports suggesting that there is growing tension between Kenya and Uganda over access to the Indian Ocean, terming the speculations as misleading and sensational. During the groundbreaking of the…
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki leading campaigns for Leo Wamuthende, the UDA candidate in next Thursday’s Mbeere North Constituency by-election.[DCS] The man being supported by President Ruto and his deputy, Kithure Kindiki for the Mbeere North parliamentary seat, according to the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission, is a scammer. Documents availed to the Saturday Standard from the…
President William Ruto has drawn attention to a glaring disparity in tax contributions from Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), emphasizing the urgent need to align their remittances with their economic impact and expand the national tax base. During Wednesday evening’s Taxpayers’ Dinner at State House, Nairobi, President Ruto revealed that MSMEs contribute 33% of…
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna is set to lead the Kenya Moja caucus to its first major public event since the death of ODM leader Raila Odinga last month. The gathering marks a significant moment for the youthful political alliance as it seeks to consolidate its national presence and redefine opposition politics ahead of the 2027…
Defence Principal Secretary Patrick Mariru and Laikipa MP Jane Kagiri inspecting Nanyuki Affordable Housing Programme. [Boniface Gikandi, Standard] The latest revelation that the affordable housing program (AHP) has created almost half a million jobs so far casts a shadow of doubt on the exact number of opportunities this initiative has offered as announced by the…
IEBC CEO Hussein Marjan and other officials prepare for the dispatch of ballot papers and statutory forms from the commission’s Industrial Area warehouse. [Photo, Standard] The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Chief Executive Officer Hussein Marjan has dismissed allegations that there are plans to rig the upcoming by-elections. Speaking during the receipt of the…
President William Ruto has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to supporting the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) with the policies and resources needed to innovate, simplify processes, build public trust, and serve taxpayers more efficiently. Speaking during this year’s Taxpayers’ Day celebrations held at State House, Nairobi, the President noted that KRA has made significant progress in…
President William Ruto and his Ugandan counterpart Yoweri Museveni at State House, Nairobi, during an official visit to Kenya in July 2025. [PCS] Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni’s claim of Kenya’s territorial waters of the Indian Ocean has sparked debate among maritime analysts and citizens of the two countries. President Museveni warned of future wars between…
Presidential aspirant Fred Matiang’i has pledged that his first priority in office will be to streamline government operations and curb the widespread wastage of public resources. Speaking to NTV on Wednesday, Matiang’i criticized the current administration under President William Ruto, claiming it has overspent on illogical payments and maintained a bloated government structure that drains…