Audio By Vocalize Former Narok North MP Moitalel ole Kenta and Narok Governor Patrick ole Ntutu. [File, Standard] Narok County governor race is shaping up as a high-stakes political battle that is likely to test alliances and party influence ahead of the 2027 General Election. Former Narok North MP Moitalel ole Kenta has declared his bid for the top county seat, reigniting political tensions witnessed in the 2022 elections. Speaking during a Jubilee Party function held at his Parburush residence in Narok on Friday, Kenta claimed that the last governor election was flawed and accused the current administration of lacking legitimacy. “I am in…
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Audio By Vocalize President William Ruto and Narok leaders during an interdenominational church service in Kilgoris, Narok County. [George Sayagie, Standard] A section of Rift Valley politicians, led by Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot have appealed to Narok residents to support President William Ruto’s administration. Speaking during the ‘Team Shuka’ Youth Group empowerment programme in Oletukat Location, Narok East Sub-county, the leaders defended the national government’s development agenda and urged residents to support the broad-based government ahead of the next elections. Regional leaders attended the event where the President’s aide Farouk Kibet was the chief guest. Cheruiyot criticised opposition figures…
Audio By Vocalize Babu Owino and ODM SG Edwin Sifuna at the Narok rally as teargas and rain fail to stop the Linda Mwananchi brigade. [George Sayagie, Standard] A rally organised by the “Linda Mwananchi” faction of ODM in Narok Town on Sunday descended into chaos after police lobbed teargas to disperse crowds, even as participants pressed on with the meeting despite heavy rains and confrontation. The group, led by embattled ODM secretary general Edwin Sifuna, drew a large crowd at the “Rungu ya Moi” grounds. Organisers said they were determined to proceed with the rally despite difficult conditions, overcoming…
National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah blames vested interests for engineering political attacks to derail efforts to clean up SHA. [File, Standard] Corruption in the health sector and President William Ruto’s re-election campaign took centre stage during a youth economic empowerment event in Narok County. Lawmakers defended Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale against growing calls for his resignation over an alleged multi-billion-shilling scandal within the Social Health Authority (SHA). Led by National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah, the MPs praised the CS for what they termed bold reforms to dismantle powerful cartels in the health sector. Follow The Standard channel…
A Farm in Mau Narok, Njoro, on March 25, 2025, [Kipsang Joseph, Standard] Three people have been confirmed dead and seven others seriously injured following a violent confrontation between police officers and residents in Kimintet Ward, Transmara South, Narok County. The clash occurred on Wednesday at around 3:00 p.m., marking the culmination of a two-day standoff over a disputed piece of prime land allegedly sold by the local community over fifty years ago. This land currently hosts the luxurious Angama Camp—formerly known as Olkuruk Camp—a high-end tourism facility reportedly connected to influential local politicians and foreign investors. The land also…
Moses Kipkirui Cheluget, the son of the late former Provincial Commissioner Isaiah Cheluget, has threatened to take legal action against President William Ruto. [George Sayagie, Standard] The son of the late former Provincial Commissioner Isaiah Cheluget has threatened legal action against President William Ruto over claims that the president purchased 5,600 acres of land in Narok South from the deceased. While addressing residents at Sogoo trading center during a development tour of Narok County, President Ruto stated that he consulted with the late Cheluget regarding the land acquisition to resettle over 13,000 squatters. However, Moses Kipkirui Cheluget, the late Cheluget’s…
President William Ruto addressing residents at Ol Kalou town in Nyandarua county on April 03, 2025 during his Mt Kenya Region Tour .[Kipsang Joszeph,Standard] President William Ruto has defended his broad-based government as a unifying force among Kenyans, dismissing critics, whom he described as “prophets of doom sent by the devil” for attacking the coalition through the media. Speaking on Easter Sunday during the Inter-Ministries Union (IMO) prayers held in Mosiro Ward, Narok East Sub-County, President Ruto said that unity is the foundation of national progress. “There is nothing difficult for a united people or a united country. When we…
President William Ruto addressing residents at Ol Kalou town in Nyandarua county on April 03, 2025 during his Mt Kenya Region Tour .[Kipsang Joszeph,Standard] President William Ruto has defended his broad-based government as a unifying force among Kenyans, dismissing critics, whom he described as “prophets of doom sent by the devil” for attacking the coalition through the media. Speaking on Easter Sunday during the Inter-Ministries Union (IMO) prayers held in Mosiro Ward, Narok East Sub-County, President Ruto said that unity is the foundation of national progress. “There is nothing difficult for a united people or a united country. When we…
Court gavel. (Courtesy) Police officers in Narok County are facing accusations of contempt of court after allegedly supervising the ploughing of an 81-acre parcel of disputed land, despite a court order barring any activity on the property pending the resolution of an ownership case. The incident occurred on Friday in Olchoro Division, Narok North Sub-county, where a group of ten police officers, accompanied by Narok Central Assistant County Commissioner (ACC) Abdishakurr Ali and Siyiabei Location Chief Molonget Sempele, reportedly provided security to one of the parties involved in the dispute as they began cultivating the land. The land in question,…