President William Rutos aid Farouk Kibet and UDA candidate David Indakwa seek God’s God’s intervention during funds drive for Butali Salvation Army church in Malava on October 5,2025. [Benjamin Sakwa, Standard] The just concluded 24 by-elections have been a barometer to gauge politics of 2027, even as politicians seek to position themselves in various camps. There were 7 by-elections for positions of MP, including 1 senate and 6 for National Assembly, while the electoral agency conducted 17 by-elections for positions of MCA. .fade-out-overlay { position: absolute; top: -80px; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 60px; z-index: 1; background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(255, 255,…
Author: By Bruno Otiato
Social media activism is taking the form of misinformation, incitement, and online vigilantism. [File, Standard] June 2024 will remain the month Kenyans crossed the Rubicon on matters governance and accountability. Indeed, almost a year after the protest, there is still a lot to rejoice about, especially on rights awareness and calls for leaders to be accountable. In less than one year, not only was the Cabinet reshuffled, but we have seen Cabinet secretaries engaging the public more even as people have heightened civic education across the country. However, and just like the Yoruba people warn us of the sweet soup…