Former Mukurweini MP Kabando wa Kabando. [File/Standard] Former Mukurweini MP Kabando wa Kabando has downplayed UDA’s victory in the Mbeere North by-election, arguing it is no indication of President William Ruto’s prospects in 2027. Kabando accused the ruling party of counting its chicks too early, insisting the constituency has a long history of unpredictable voting patterns. Uncover the stories others won’t tell. Subscribe now for exclusive access Unlock the Truth Now 》 Unlimited access to all premium content Uninterrupted ad-free browsing experience Mobile-optimized reading experience Weekly Newsletters MPesa, Airtel Money and Cards accepted Already a subscriber? Log in `; }…
Author: By Raymond Muthee
President William Ruto addressing during the State Funeral Service for the late Former Prime Minister Raila Amollo Odinga at the Nyayo National Stadium on October 17, 2025. Raila passed on in India while undergoing treatment.[Boniface Okendo, Standard] Despite the cash crunch strangling many Kenyan households, the country continues to reveal a different picture altogether, one where money flows freely, gleaming in the pockets of politicians and the well-connected. And nothing captures this paradox more vividly than President William Ruto’s latest departure, executed with the elegance of a man unbothered by the cost of the ride. .fade-out-overlay { position: absolute; top:…
Live Live Live Live Live Live Live Live Live Live Published Date: 2025-11-14 00:00:00 Author: By Raymond Muthee Source: The Standard
Live Live Live Live Live Live Live Live Live Live Published Date: 2025-11-14 06:38:00 Author: By Raymond Muthee Source: The Standard
Live Live Live Live Live Live Live Live Live Live Published Date: 2025-11-14 07:41:00 Author: By Raymond Muthee Source: The Standard
Late gospel singer Betty Bayo. [Betty Bayo/Facebook] AAR Hospital has dismissed circulating social media reports suggesting that gospel singer Betty Bayo was denied medical care due to an inability to pay, calling the claims inaccurate and misleading. In a statement, the hospital said Bayo was admitted for two days, during which she received emergency and critical care, and her diagnosis was confirmed, before being transferred to Kenyatta National Hospital for specialised treatment. “After her initial stabilisation and medical assessment, the patient and her family later opted to transfer her to another medical facility for further specialised treatment,” the hospital said,…
Framers sorting coffee berries before taking to the Pulp[ing Machine. November 26, 2021. [Muriithi Mugo, Standard] Kenya’s coffee farmers are enjoying a rare windfall as the value of their beans surges, a welcome development for a sector long marred by underinvestment, debt, and exploitation. The government has attributed the rebound to recent state-led reforms. 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 Kenya’s coffee farmers are enjoying a rare windfall as the value of…
Live Live Live Live Live Live Live Live Live Live Published Date: 2025-05-09 00:00:00 Author: By Raymond Muthee Source: The Standard
Nominated Senator Karen Nyamu. [Boniface Okendo, Standard] Nominated Senator Karen Nyamu has ruled out the possibility of a successful presidential run by former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i, branding him as “inexperienced” for the country’s top office. Speaking exclusively to The Standard, Nyamu drew a sharp contrast between Matiang’i and President William Ruto, saying the latter has a more suitable background for leadership. “What is the experience of Matiang’i? He has just been appointed as a CS. We need someone who has an overall approach,” Nyamu said. “William Ruto has been CS, MP, Deputy President, so we would trust him.…
Githunguri MP Gathoni Wamuchomba. [Facebook] Githunguri MP Gathoni Wamuchomba has sparked online conversation after hinting at presidential ambitions and unveiling a detailed vision for transforming Kenya’s economy through cottage industries. In a post shared on X, the outspoken lawmaker declared, “One day I will lead this country,” before laying out a grassroots-driven economic model centred on small-scale manufacturing and local innovation. Among her proposals is the creation of cottage industry zones with subsidized power and water, along with backyard production in homes to manufacture basic goods such as toothpicks, pots, towels, and belts. Wamuchomba also suggested converting idle stadiums into night…
Githunguri MP Gathoni Wamuchomba. [Facebook] Githunguri MP Gathoni Wamuchomba has sparked online conversation after hinting at presidential ambitions and unveiling a detailed vision for transforming Kenya’s economy through cottage industries. In a post shared on X, the outspoken lawmaker declared, “One day I will lead this country,” before laying out a grassroots-driven economic model centred on small-scale manufacturing and local innovation. Among her proposals is the creation of cottage industry zones with subsidized power and water, along with backyard production in homes to manufacture basic goods such as toothpicks, pots, towels, and belts. Wamuchomba also suggested converting idle stadiums into night…
Githunguri MP Gathoni Wamuchomba. [Facebook] Githunguri MP Gathoni Wamuchomba has sparked online conversation after hinting at presidential ambitions and unveiling a detailed vision for transforming Kenya’s economy through cottage industries. In a post shared on X, the outspoken lawmaker declared, “One day I will lead this country,” before laying out a grassroots-driven economic model centred on small-scale manufacturing and local innovation. Among her proposals is the creation of cottage industry zones with subsidized power and water, along with backyard production in homes to manufacture basic goods such as toothpicks, pots, towels, and belts. Wamuchomba also suggested converting idle stadiums into night…