Deputy President Kithure Kindiki chats with Embu Governor Cecily Mbarire during the progressive and update meeting on the first cohort of 19 County Aggregation and Industrial Parks (CAIPs). [DPCS] Get Trusted News for Only Ksh99 a Week Subscribe Today & Save! Get Started Unlimited access to all premium content Uninterrupted ad-free browsing experience Mobile-optimized reading experience Weekly Newsletters Already a subscriber? Log in Deputy President Kithure Kindiki chats with Embu Governor Cecily Mbarire during the progressive and update meeting on the first cohort of 19 County Aggregation and Industrial Parks (CAIPs). [DPCS] Published Date: 2025-06-04 00:00:00 Author: By…
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President William Ruto at Ngarachi Comprehensive School in Laikipia west during the beginning of his tour of the Mt. Kenya region on April 1 2025. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard] Majority of Kenyans are facing harsh economic conditions, a new opinion survey indicates. The latest poll by the Trends and Insights for Africa (TIFA) has laid bare the suffering Kenyans are going through since President William Ruto took over power two and half years ago. The poll found that majority of Kenyans feel the country is headed in the wrong direction. The poll, released yesterday, shows that 75 per cent of Kenyans who were…
Dr Tom Wolf, Research analyst at TIFA addresses the media during the release of Public opinion data on the 2022 Elections by TIFA at the Heron Portico hotel, Nairobi. May 18th, 2022 [File, Standard] A majority of Kenyans are facing harsh economic conditions, a new opinion survey has revealed. Get Trusted News for Only Ksh99 a Week Subscribe Today & Save! Get Started Unlimited access to all premium content Uninterrupted ad-free browsing experience Mobile-optimized reading experience Weekly Newsletters Already a subscriber? Log in Dr Tom Wolf, Research analyst at TIFA addresses the media during the release of Public opinion data…
Ngaruiya Junior works out a crowd during last campaigns. [George Njunge/Standard] Kikuyu gospel artist Ngaruiya Junior has come out strongly against former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, accusing him of manipulation, political deceit, and promoting divisive tribal politics. The celebrated Kigooco singer, known for his energetic Kikuyu praise songs, said he left Gachagua’s political camp after realising that the Deputy President was more focused on self-enrichment than national unity or development. This follows Gachagua’s recent public dismissal of Ngaruiya as a “Class Two dropout”—a statement that appears to have triggered the gospel artist’s sharp rebuke. “I stood with Gachagua before, during,…
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki during a fundraiser at Marani, Kitutu Chache North in Kisii County. [Sammy Omingo, Standard] An unprecedented Competition is on in Mt Kenya to determine who is the king of the airwaves. Deputy President Prof Kithure Kindiki has turned to artists from the restive Mt Kenya region to help him penetrate the soul of what so far has proved to be an immovable mountain in his bid to woo its people who have drifted away from the government. Hoping to benefit from the artist’s skills to compose emotional tunes that have earned them a strong support base…
Speaker of the Senate Amason Kingi during a requiem Mass at the AIC Church Milimani in Nairobi on February 27, 2025. [Boniface Okendo, Standard] Senate Speaker Amason Jeffah Kingi’s apparent blind loyalty to President William Ruto exhibited on a number of occasions by rubber-stamping executive dictates in the Senate, has put him on the spot as critics accuse him of being biased. Critics are questioning Kingi’s latest move in which he swiftly ratified the ouster of embattled nominated senator Gloria Orwoba and declared a vacancy in her position. Get Trusted News for Only Ksh99 a Week Subscribe Today & Save!…
Jubilee Party Secretary General Jeremiah Kioni (centre) addressing the media at the Party headquarters in Nairobi on February 5, 2025. [Boniface Okendo, Standard] A section of opposition leaders wants former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua to shelve his presidential ambitions in 2027. They argue that President William Ruto may easily win re-election if Gachagua’s name is on the ballot. Get Trusted News for Only Ksh99 a Week Subscribe Today & Save! Get Started Unlimited access to all premium content Uninterrupted ad-free browsing experience Mobile-optimized reading experience Weekly Newsletters Already a subscriber? Log in A section of opposition leaders wants former Deputy…
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua during the unveiling of of his new party, Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) in Nairobi on May 15th 2025. (Collins oduor, Standard) The unveiling of Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) has catapulted its founder, former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua into high table of the political party leaders exclusive club and is likely cause realignment as well as ripples. Although Gachagua has been a harsh critic of President William Ruto’s administration, he only resigned from the ruling UDA party three days before unveiling the party, in a move that may see him increase his anti Ruto…
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, during an interview with KTN at his Karen Residence on April 7,2025. [Benard Orwongo, Standard] After postponing the announcement of his political vehicle three times, Kenyans are now guardedly waiting to see whether or not former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua will ultimately name his political party tomorrow. In preparation for the ceremony, Gachagua and his allies spent the better part of Tuesday evening in a closed-door meeting deliberating on who will hold which position in the party and how they shall keep their outfit intact devoid of infiltration by State operatives. Get Trusted News for…
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, during an interview with KTN at his Karen Residence on April 7,2025. [Benard Orwongo, Standard] After postponing the announcement of his political vehicle three times, Kenyans are now guardedly waiting to see whether or not former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua will ultimately name his political party tomorrow. In preparation for the ceremony, Gachagua and his allies spent the better part of Tuesday evening in a closed-door meeting deliberating on who will hold which position in the party and how they shall keep their outfit intact devoid of infiltration by State operatives. Get Trusted News for…
President William Ruto and Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga at State House in Mombasa county. [PCS] The working arrangement between President William Ruto and ODM leader Raila Odinga is under strain due to emerging faultiness between the two camps. These divisions have sparked misunderstandings, complicating the relationship between the partners. Some government leaders accuse ODM counterparts of disrespecting the President, while a section of Mt Kenya leaders claim that remarks by leaders like Homa Bay Town MP George Kaluma amount to ethnic profiling. The working arrangement between President William Ruto and ODM leader Raila Odinga is under strain due to…
Former Embakasi MP Mugabe Were and the late Kasipul MP Ong’ondo Were are among high-profile politicians killed in a well executed and premeditated attack. [File, Standard] The shooting death of Kasipul MP Ong’ondo Were on Wednesday evening has brought back memories of lawmakers who were gunned down while in office and their cases were never resolved. Former Embakasi MP Mugabe Were and the late Kasipul MP Ong’ondo Were are among high-profile politicians killed in a well executed and premeditated attack. [File, Standard] Published Date: 2025-05-02 08:00:00 Author: By Ndung’u Gachane Source: The Standard
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua during an interview with KTN at his Karen Residence on April 7,2025. [Benard Orwongo,Standard] Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s much-touted political party, which he has postponed announcing three times, will now be announced on May 13, awaiting the unveiling on May 29. Gatanga MP Edward Muriu, who is set to assume the position of the Secretary to the Legal Affairs, said the name of the party will be made public as they continue preparing for a colorful unveiling of the party which he said may be conducted at a venue as big as Kasarani by…
President William Ruto Investitures Chief of Defence Forces General Charles Kahariri with badges of ranks during his swearing-in at State House, Nairobi County. [PCS] Individuals who run the country’s national security have been accused in the court of public opinion of abdicating their constitutional role. President William Ruto, Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumbwa Murkomen, the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Gen Charles Kahariri and Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja have been accused of abdicating their duty of protecting lives following the BBC’s ‘Blood Parliament’ documentary and Monday’s Angara Barrikoi Narok County killings. Constitutional lawyers and Human Rights groups lay blame…
President William Ruto and other leaders during Easter Sunday service in Ntulele, Narok County. [PCS] When it was conceptualised, devolution was supposed to devolve resources from Nairobi to counties. However, 12 years after its introduction, the full implementation as envisaged in the constitution has been impeded by multiple hurdles and created many theaters of conflict and layered enmity. It is turning out that the central government, governors, Members of Parliament and ward representatives are some of the existential threats to devolution, according to a section of leaders and civil society organisations. The national government has been accused of undermining devolution…
So powerful are Farouk Kibet and Dennis Itumbi that former Deputy President Rigathi believes that they run State House. [File, Standard] In the hallowed corridors of the State House lurk the powerful but shadowy figures who wield immense power in President William Ruto’s administration. So powerful are President Ruto’s aide Farouk Kibet and Head of Presidential Special Projects and Creative Economy Dennis Itumbi that former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua believes that they run State House. Gachagua’s stunning claims about the immense powers wielded by the duo during a TV interview validates what some of Ruto’s closest allies and Cabinet Secretaries…
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua when he attended a fundraiser at PCEA Mwiki in Kasarani on April 6, 2025. [Standard, Kanyiri Wahito] Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has accused President William Ruto of using the presidency to advance his private commercial and financial interests. In a revealing interview with KTN News on Monday evening, Gachagua also accused his former boss—whom he labelled the “high priest” of corruption and “chief procurement officer”—of coercing State officials into doing his bidding. Gachagua’s claims align with those of the former Public Service Cabinet Secretary, who last week sensationally accused the President of masterminding corrupt…
Former Public Service Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi. [File, Standard] Former Public Service Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi today hastily handed over his docket to the Prime Cabinet Secretary even before the vetting and appointment of his successor, Mbeere North MP Geoffrey Ruuku. His handing over came hours after President William Ruto’s stinging remarks about his incompetence when he served as the Attorney General. But even as he exited the cabinet, Muturi claimed that failure by the Defense Cabinet Secretary to de-gazette a notice that deployed the military to the streets, has left Kenya under military control. 0 On Monday night, Ruto…