When President William Ruto inspected government projects during a tour of Garissa on February 07, 2025. [PCS, Standard] Remarks and actions by top government officials condemning last Wednesday’s protests and threatening consequences that could further suppress dissent have raised concerns that Kenya may be sliding into dictatorship. The signs, observers warn, are all too glaring….
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua at a past church service. PHOTO/@rigathi/XFormer Deputy President and Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has disclosed that his unwavering support for Gen Z was the very reason he was removed from office. Speaking during a candid conversation on Friday night, June 27, 2025, Gachagua stated that his…
Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma at a past event. PHOTO/@gpdkaluma/XHoma Bay Town Member of Parliament (MP) Peter Kaluma has asserted that the Gen Z movement is no longer a national or generational agenda. He claims the movement lost its original purpose after the withdrawal of the Finance Bill 2024 and has since been taken…
President William Ruto speaking earlier on Saturday, June 28, at State House, Nairobi. PHOTO/@WilliamsRuto/XPresident William Ruto has announced the official rollout of the government’s national youth employment programme under the ClimateWorx initiative, targeting over 110,000 young Kenyans across the country. Speaking on Saturday, June 25 ,2025 during the groundbreaking ceremony of the Railway City Estate…
When Embakasi East MP Babu Owino jumped over the fence of County Hall during the Gen Z protests in Nairobi on June 25,2024 [File, Standard] A year since the June 2024 anti-government protests, there has been no meaningful change to address the plight of youth, observes Embakasi East MP Babu Owino. Abductions, unemployment and police…
Raila Odinga speaks at the nuclear energy stakeholder forum held at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University on June 27, 2025. The event focused on the theme: ‘Partnering for a Sustainable Energy Future: Kenya’s Nuclear Power’. PHOTO/@OpiyoWandayi/X In a move poised to reshape Kenya’s energy landscape, the rural expanse of Bondo, Siaya County, is now firmly in…
Suna East MP Junet Mohammed at the Mini Chambers, County Hall, Nairobi. January 14th,2025 [Elvis Ogina, Standard] For decades, The Standard Group PLC (SG) through its print, broadcast and online platforms, has remained steadfast in its commitment to inform the public, hold the powerful to account, and safeguard Kenya’s democracy. We have relentlessly reported on matters of national importance, putting facts first. The live coverage of the June 25, 2025 protests was undertaken with professionalism, care, and an unwavering…
Suna East MP Junet Mohammed at the Mini Chambers, County Hall, Nairobi. January 14th,2025 [Elvis Ogina, Standard] For decades, The Standard Group PLC (SG) through its print, broadcast and online platforms, has remained steadfast in its commitment to inform the public, hold the powerful to account, and safeguard Kenya’s democracy. We have relentlessly reported on matters of national importance putting facts fast. The live coverage of the June 25, 2025 protests was undertaken with professionalism, care, and an unwavering commitment to truth. It is in moments of crisis that the need for a vigilant media becomes most urgent. Silencing the media only fans the flames of fear and speculation. It is therefore deeply troubling to hear the disgraceful and irresponsible recent…
Kindiki speaking in Kiambu on Sunday, May 25, 2025. PHOTO/https://www.facebook.com/KithureKindikiDeputy President Kithure Kindiki has defended the National Police Service, saying that the majority of officers are committed to keeping the country safe. Speaking during Mavoko Constituency Economic Empowerment Engagement, KMC Grounds, Athi River, on Saturday, June 28, 2025, Kindiki acknowledged public complaints but urged Kenyans…
Roots Party 2022 Presidential running mate Justina Wamae at a past address. PHOTO/@justinawamae/XRoots Party’s former presidential running mate, Justina Wamae, has spoken out against the ongoing blame game surrounding the Gen Z protests. Gen Zs recently organised a memorial demonstration held in honour of young people killed during anti-government protests in June 2024 triggering blame…
Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma at a past event. PHOTO/@gpdkaluma/XFormer Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s recent remarks claiming he lost his job because he supported Gen Z have drawn sharp criticism, especially from Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma. In a post on X on Saturday, June 28, 2025, Kaluma wrote: “Impeached! And yet he…
President William Ruto during a meeting with National Government Administrative Officers. [PCS] President William Ruto has pledged to protect police officers as protests against his administration turn violent, leaving officers and civilians injured and stations torched. Speaking on Saturday, June 28, during a meeting with National Government Administrative Officers at State House, Nairobi,…
Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen described the June 25 protests as an attempted coup carried out by hired criminals. Speaking to the press on Thursday afternoon after assessing the situation in Nairobi’s Central Business District, Murkomen claimed the protests were acts of terrorism masked as public dissent, with their financiers allegedly plotting…
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki during an economic empowerment programme in Kitui Central. PHOTO/@KindikiKithure/XDeputy President Kithure Kindiki has revealed that almost half of the country’s population has registered with the Social Health Authority. Speaking in Kitui West constituency on Saturday, June 28, 2025, Kindiki stated that 24 million Kenyans have registered with the public health insurance…
President William Ruto during the 10th Annual Dairy Farmers Field Day at the ASK Grounds in Meru County on June 21, 2025. PHOTO/www.facebook.com/KithureKindikiPresident William Ruto has declared that those who attacked police officers during the June 25 protests will face consequences. He made the remarks during a meeting with regional and county security officials, along…