President William Ruto has defended his administration’s production-first Policies saying he is prioritizing Kenya’s long-term prosperity over seeking short-term political supremacy. He explained that his policies are designed to offer permanent solutions for the country’s future and not just election-winning schemes. Speaking to the formal launch of the 2025 Mombasa A.S.K. International Show, Ruto said…
President William Ruto and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga during a past meeting at State House, Mombasa. [File, Standard] The move by President William Ruto and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga to save Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja once again exposed the shrinking space for dissent in Kenya. Almost by decree, the leading politicos decide a…
Collage photo of Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen, Roads and Transport CS Davis Chirchir and Health CS Aden Duale. [Photos, Standard Team] President William Ruto has conveniently ignored the chorus of condemnation against Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale despite the CS’s glaring shortcomings that frequently spill out through his occasional tirades against critics and the media. …
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi encouraged President William Ruto to ignore critics and dismiss opposition chants claiming he will serve only one term. Speaking during the president’s tour of Siaya County on Sunday, August 31, 2025, Mbadi praised Ruto for promoting inclusivity and ensuring development reaches regions long neglected. “You have earned the friendship of…
From left: CAF counterpart Patrice Motsepe, President William Ruto and FIFA President Gianni Infantino award man of the match Oussama Lamlioui with Golden Boot after Morocco won the CHAN 2024 title against Madagascar at Kasarani Stadium, Nairobi, on August 30, 2025. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Fifa President Gianni Infantino and his Confederation of African…
Little Faith has been quietly building momentum, her Zurich win setting up a thrilling Tokyo showdown without giving everything away. Olympic 3,000m steeplechase bronze medallist Faith Cherotich has made her intentions crystal clear after storming to victory at the Zurich Diamond League Final. The Kenyan youngster, who clocked 8:57.24 on Thursday night, says her next…
The government has come out strongly to defend its decision to hire a high-priced American lobbying firm to polish Kenya’s image in Washington, D.C. In a 17-page press release issued on July 28, officials justified the $2.1 million (Ksh271 million) contract with Continental Strategy LLC, a firm stacked with Donald Trump insiders, as a “standard…
President William Ruto presents Morocco players with the CHAN trophy after their win against Madagascar at the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani in Nairobi on August 30, 2025. [Boniface Okendo, Standard] President William has congratulated Morocco on their victory in the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN). In his statement, sent shortly after the winners were…
A section of Thika Road. [File, Standard] Traffic on Thika Road will be disrupted for the better part of Saturday, August 30, as Kenya hosts the final match of the Africa Nations Championships (CHAN) tournament. The face-off pitting Morocco against Madagascar will be played at the Moi International Sports Centre in Kasarani, with the kick-off…
Former ministers Sicily Kariuki and Kipruto Arap Kirwa on Spice FM. [Screengrab] Two former Cabinet ministers have accused President William Ruto’s administration of interfering in ministerial functions, claiming this has stifled performance and undermined accountability. Speaking on Spice FM on Friday, August 29, former Agriculture Minister Kipruto Arap Kirwa and former Water and Sanitation Minister…
Harambee Stars players feel the heat after losing to Madagascar during their CHAN 2024 quarterfinal match at Kasarani Stadium on August 22, 2025. [Stafford Ondego/ Standard] Kenya’s focus has shifted back to the 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifiers as Harambee Stars head coach Benni McCarthy has announced his 23-man squad for the upcoming matches against…
Health CS Aden Duale meets KMPDU officials to review Return-to-Work Agreement at Afya House, Nairobi, on April 10, 2025. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] When President William Ruto appointed Aden Duale to his Cabinet in the Defence docket, he unwittingly opened his administration to a string of criticism arising from the latter’s controversial and scandalous remarks. The…
Cabinet Secretary (CS) for Environment, Dr. Deborah Mulongo, has emphasised the importance of inter-county collaborations in achieving land restoration goals and in efforts to grow 15 billion trees by 2032, in line with President William Ruto’s directive. While outlining environmental benefits, Dr. Mulongo urged communities to focus on improving their livelihoods through initiatives such as planting fruit…
Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) Deputy Leader Cleophas Malala hit out at President William Ruto, accusing him of hypocrisy in the fight against corruption and questioning his moral authority to lecture MPs on the issue. In an interview on a local media station on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, Malala dismissed Ruto’s anti-corruption rhetoric, insisting…
President William Ruto has arrived in Yokohama City, Japan, for the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9), which begins on Wednesday. President William Ruto arrives in Yokohama, Japan, for the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9). Photo: courtesy of the Office of the…