Audio By Vocalize President William Ruto during the Idd-ul-Fitr Luncheon at Kisumu State Lodge. [PCS] President William Ruto has presented an optimistic assessment of the country’s economy, claiming that the country is on the right track as projects his administration is implementing continue to take shape. His claims, however, are a stark contrast to the…
President William Ruto on Friday concluded his five-day development tour of Western Kenya, during which he launched and inspected several key projects. A major highlight of the tour was the launch of the Last Mile Electricity Connectivity Projects by the Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Corporation (REREC). The President reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to expanding…
President William Ruto breaks ground for the landmark construction of Naivasha-Kisumu-Malaba SGR at the Narok Teachers Training College Grounds. [PCS] The Kenya Kwanza government came to power with heavy criticism of the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) project, an undertaking that President William Ruto and his allies claimed was contributing to Kenya’s economic challenges…
President William Ruto breaks ground for the landmark construction of Naivasha-Kisumu-Malaba SGR at the Narok Teachers Training College Grounds. [PCS] The Kenya Kwanza government came to power with heavy criticism of the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) project, an undertaking that President William Ruto and his allies claimed was contributing to Kenya’s economic challenges…
Audio By Vocalize From right: KCCB Chairperson Bishop Maurice Muhatia, with the Bishop of Kericho Catholic Diocese Alfred Rotich, during a media briefing in Nairobi on November 14, 2024. [Benard Orwongo, Standard] The Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) has called for restraint amongst leaders following a public spat between President William Ruto and…
Young Agripreneurs, policymakers and development partners gathered in Kigali for a youth-led dialogue on the future of Africa’s food systems, highlighting how stronger agri-food systems can create jobs, enterprise opportunities and innovation for the continent’s growing youth population. The conversation, titled “Who Gets to Shape Africa’s Food Future?”, was hosted by AGRA in partnership with…
Audio By Vocalize Nairobi Hospital dismisses claims of collapse amid wrangles. [File, Standard] The leadership of The Nairobi Hospital has dismissed claims that the institution is facing collapse. During a press briefing on Thursday, March 19, Board Chairperson Dr Barcley Onyambu and Chief Executive Felix Osano said recent public reports suggesting financial mismanagement or institutional…
Audio By Vocalize DCP Deputy Party Leader Cleophas Malala during the Spice FM morning show at the Standard Group Head Office along Mombasa Road on March 19, 2026[Boniface Okendo, Standard] Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) Deputy Party leader Cleophas Malala has denied claims that he is working with another political party ahead…
The Linda Mwananchi faction has issued a scathing rebuke of President William Ruto following a series of public outbursts in Western Kenya. During a press conference on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, the group accused the president of breaching the constitutional dignity of his office. They specifically pointed to a “culture of insults” that they claim…
Democracy for Citizens (DCP) Party leader Rigathi Gachagua has sharply criticized the ongoing Nairobi River regeneration project, accusing the government of “selective justice” in its demolition of structures along the riparian land. Speaking during an interview on Kameme TV on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, the former deputy president argued that while the homes of the…
President William Ruto drew a firm line in the sand on Wednesday, telling critics and opposition leaders that political squabbles will claim no more than a sliver of his attention as he presses ahead with his development agenda for Kenya. Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony for Busia Stadium on March 18, 2026, Ruto brushed aside…
Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi before talks in Moscow on March 16, 2026. [AFP] When Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi boarded a flight to Moscow on Sunday, he carried the hopes of hundreds of Kenyan families whose sons had been lured into the Russia–Ukraine war with false promises of lucrative…
President William Ruto. [PCS] Kenyans hoping for an apology from President William Ruto’s disturbing remarks against opponents might have to give up after the Head of State defended his recent attacks in what observers term a diversionary tactic to deflect the attention of the public from the teething problems facing the country. Yesterday, President Ruto defended…
President Ruto delivers remarks at the Nangina Affordable Housing Project in Funyula Constituency, Busia County. [Benard Lusigi, Standard] President William Ruto has defended his recent remarks directed at his political opponents, saying he was merely responding to attacks initiated against him. Premium Article Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week. Fact-first reporting that puts you…
Audio By Vocalize President Ruto delivers remarks at the Nangina Affordable Housing Project in Funyula Constituency, Busia County. [Benard Lusigi, Standard] President William Ruto has defended his recent remarks directed at his political opponents, saying he was merely responding to attacks initiated against him. Speaking in Funyula Constituency during the launch of the…