President William Ruto at the funeral service of Baringo Senator William Cheptumo in Baringo North. March 1 2025 [Kipsang Joseph, Standard] President William Ruto has always been an apex politician. For such a leader, the allure of power is irresistible. Uncover the stories others won’t tell. Subscribe now for exclusive access Subscribe Today & Save!…
Governance expert Fred Ogola says the opposition is gathering detailed evidence of of human rights abuses that took place in the recent anti-government protests, with a view to bringing those responsible to book. In an interview at a local TV station on Thursday, July 10, 2025, Ogola explained that the opposition is targeting speedy action…
President William Ruto has challenged leaders calling for youths to riot in streets to offer them a better plan for solving their issues instead of mobilizing them to violence. The President challenged his opponents to come with better alternatives to the many challenges facing the young generation besides sloganeering. “I want my plan of creating…
Samuel Kiprono Chepkonga during a past event. PHOTO/https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=118762857624813&set=pb.100084732973536.-2207520000&type=3Ainabkoi MP Samuel Kiprono Chepkonga has stirred debate following his defence of police actions during recent anti-government protests, insisting that no officers have unlawfully taken lives and that law enforcement was simply protecting public and private property. Speaking on Saturday, July 12, 2025, during the 9th Edition of…
President William Ruto lays a brick to makasembo housing project phase 3 in Kisumu as he commissioned phase 1. [Michael Mute/Standard] In 2002, the manufacturing sector contributed a paltry two per cent to Kenya’s gross domestic product (GDP), which is a measure of the total value of goods and services produced by the country….
Kenya Integrated Elections Management System (KIEMS) kit. [File, Standard] The High Court has upheld the nomination of the IEBC chairperson and commissioners but declared their formal appointment and gazettement by President William Ruto unconstitutional. In a ruling delivered on Wednesday, a three-judge bench comprising Justices Bahati Mwamuye, John Chigiti, and Roselyne Aburili found that the President…
Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has implored the government to adopt a string of reforms to neutralize the youth-led protests that swept the country and improve service delivery to all Kenyans. The people are hungry for leadership and policies that advocate for economic inclusivity, social justice, and political freedom, Raila added. He noted that Kenyans…
Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone has revealed when she will retire from track and field amid plans to get into ministry and potentially even start a church. Four-time Olympic champion Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone has opened up about her future in the sport — and her words suggest that the end of her illustrious track and field career may be…
The sun had barely risen when commuters found every major route into the city centre blocked, forcing many to abandon matatus and walk back home. At Pangani on Thika Road, officers waved motorists away while armoured trucks lurked behind concrete barriers. Similar scenes played out at the Nyayo Stadium and Kenyatta Hospital roundabouts, as well…
Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah during a past event. PHOTO/@Okiyaomtatah/XBusia Senator Okiya Omtatah has challenged President William Ruto to provide proof that the controversial church project underway at State House is being financed from his personal funds, as claimed Omtatah demanded transparency, stating: “He should stop telling us that he can cough that money out. And…
An officer standing at the scene of the accident in Embu. PHOTO/https://web.facebook.com/ibrahimovic.kinyanjuiEmbu County Woman Representative Pamela Njoki has come out to dispel widespread claims that a tragic road accident that occurred near Kavingaci on Sunday, July 6, 2025, after President William Ruto’s visit, was caused by a vehicle in the Head of State’s convoy. Speaking…
Raila Odinga in Mombasa. PHOTO/https://www.facebook.com/RailaOdingaKE/photosFormer Prime Minister Raila Odinga has urged Kenyans to gather at Kamukunji Grounds on Monday, July 7, 2025, to mark the anniversary of the historic Saba Saba protests. Speaking to the press on Sunday, July 6, 2025, Raila said that Saba Saba Day is not a day for protests and demonstrations…
Foemer President of Law Society of Kenya (LSK) Nelson Havi.PHOTO/@NelsonHavi/XWith public debate ongoing over President William Ruto’s proposed church project at State House, former Law Society of Kenya (LSK) President Nelson Havi has given his personal reason for refusing to contribute to the building of churches. In an X post on July 6, Havi stated…
Kenya Power prepaid meter next to a burning candle. PHOTO/Martin OduorKenya Power has announced scheduled power interruptions for Monday, July 7, 2025, in various parts of the country to allow for essential maintenance on the national electricity network. In a public statement shared via their official customer service X handle on Sunday, July 5, 2025,…
Peter Kaluma in Advocates collar. PHOTO/@gpdkaluma/XHoma Bay Town Member of Parliament George Peter Kaluma has backed President William Ruto’s controversial plan to build a church within the grounds of State House, Nairobi. In a strongly worded statement on X on Sunday, July 5, 2025, Kaluma urged the president to ignore critics and go ahead with…