The National Treasury and Economic Planning Cabinet SecretaryJohn Mbadi during the launch of Economic Survey 2025 when it was revealed that the economy had registered 4.7 growth at the Kenyatta Convention Center, Nairobi on May 6th, 2025. [Standard, Kanyiri Wahito] There are fears that Kenya’s development is now doomed by reckless borrowing, with economic experts and the Opposition raising concerns that future generations will be forced to shoulder the huge loan burden. /* Container styling */ .fade-out-overlay { position: absolute; top: -80px; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 60px; z-index: 1; background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0), rgba(255, 255, 255,…
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The National Treasury and Economic Planning Cabinet SecretaryJohn Mbadi during the launch of Economic Survey 2025 when it was revealed that the economy had registered 4.7 growth at the Kenyatta Convention Center, Nairobi on May 6th, 2025. [Standard, Kanyiri Wahito] There are fears that Kenya’s development is now doomed by reckless borrowing, with economic experts and the Opposition raising concerns that future generations will be forced to shoulder the huge loan burden. /* Container styling */ .fade-out-overlay { position: absolute; top: -80px; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 60px; z-index: 1; background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0), rgba(255, 255, 255,…
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Mombasa Governor Hassan Joho and President William Ruto after he was sworn in as the Cabinet Secretary for Mining. [PCS] Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho has sustained a campaign blitz for President William Ruto at the Coast amid debate if he is an asset or a liability to the head of state’s 2027 re-election bid. Critics of the former Mombasa governor claim he has lost his mojo, adding that the two million voters at the Coast followed him for years because he represented the spirit of resistance. Unlock the Full Story — Join Thousands of Informed Kenyans Today Subscribe Today &…
President William Ruto’s son, George Ruto (third right) during the launch of new, state-of-the-art matatu christened Mood. [Courtesy] In blatant defiance of the law, a new breed of matatus -loud, lawless, and often unregistered -has taken over Nairobi’s public transport. The vehicles, some operating without number plates or valid permits, now dominate city routes with impunity stunning ordinary commuters and honest operators alike. Behind the growing menace lies a shadowy web of shell companies and proxies used to register the matatus, shielding their true owners. Investigations by The Standard reveal that some of these vehicles are owned by well-connected individuals, including politicians…
President William Ruto’s son, George Ruto (third right) during the launch of new, state-of-the-art matatu christened Mood. [Courtesy] In blatant defiance of the law, a new breed of matatus -loud, lawless, and often unregistered -has taken over Nairobi’s public transport. The vehicles, some operating without number plates or valid permits, now dominate city routes with impunity stunning ordinary commuters and honest operators alike. Behind the growing menace lies a shadowy web of shell companies and proxies used to register the matatus, shielding their true owners. Investigations by The Standard reveal that some of these vehicles are owned by well-connected individuals, including politicians…
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Asiyo was the first Kenyan woman to become a Senior Superintendent of the Kenya Prisons. [File, Standard] Veteran politician and former Karachuonyo MP Phoebe Muga Asiyo is dead. Asiyo died on Thursday in a hospital in North Carolina, United States of America, at the age of 93. Follow the The Standard channel on WhatsApp According to her son, Caesar Asiyo, she died of a stroke. “She died in the hospital while my brother and two sisters were taking care of her,” Caesar said. He added that his mother suffered a stroke a few months ago while visiting his siblings in the…
Sabina Tabitha Ogoncho the wife to Paul Makori who was shot dead during the Saba Saba protests in Nairobi on July 7, 2025. [Kanyiri Wahito, Standard] On July 7, as the country marked 35 years since Saba Saba, Elvis Musavi stepped out of his house in Kangemi, Nairobi, at around 11 am. He intended to check the situation outside, then proceed to his workplace and return home early to bond with his six-month-old child. He never made it back. Musavi, 25, was shot in the back by police facing off with protesters in the neighbourhood, one of the epicentres of…
Sabina Tabitha Ogoncho the wife to Paul Makori who was shot dead during the Saba Saba protests in Nairobi on July 7, 2025. [Kanyiri Wahito, Standard] Grief on Tuesday engulfed families across the country as the reality of the violent Saba Saba crackdown sank in. While some were mourning their loved ones killed in cold blood by police officers, traders were in pain as they began picking up the pieces of what was left of their investments that were destroyed by looters and goons. /* Container styling */ .fade-out-overlay { position: absolute; top: -80px; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 60px; z-index: 1; background: linear-gradient(to bottom,…
Distraught Winfred Wangare (centre) widow to 23-year-old Kevin Njau who was shot dead at Kikuyu bus stage during Gen Z anniversary protest, at Nairobi Funeral Home, on June 26, 2025. [David Gichuru, Standard] At the Nairobi Funeral Home, a heavy blanket of grief hangs over the air. One family after the other walks in, their faces pale with shock, their eyes swollen from hours of weeping. They have come to identify their loved ones—victims of the June 25 protests—who left home that morning and never returned. Among the dead: a 17-year-old boy with dreams of becoming a professional welder, a…
KTN News Center.[File, Standard] The Standard Group PLC strongly condemns the unconstitutional and arbitrary shutdown of the broadcast signal for its television station, KTN, by signal distributors following orders from the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA). The action, executed without any legal justification, follows a directive shared on social media directing all broadcasters to halt TV and radio live coverage of Gen Z demonstrations commemorating one year anniversary of the anti-tax protests of June 25, 2024. The Standard Group views this as a blatant violation of the Constitution, in particular Article 34, which safeguards media freedom and prohibits state interference…
ODM National Chairperson and Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga at Pala Koguta Trading Center in South Kabuoch Ward in Ndhiwa Sub-county. [James Omoro, Standard] The killing of teacher Albert Ojwang barely a month after the murder of Kasipul MP Charles Ong’ondo, is once again threatening the political pact between President William Ruto and ODM Leader Raila Odinga. The Standard has established that the death, which exposes the government’s excesses, has unsettled ODM, with some members allegedly pushing for the party to reconsider its relationship with the government. Ojwang’s death has also put the March Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between ODM…
From Left- Deputy Inspector General Kenya Police Service Eliud Lagat, The Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja and Ahmed Issack Hassan chairperson of the board of the Independent Policing Oversight Authority briefing the press following Albert Omondi Ojwang’s death in police custody at Central Police station, Nairobi. June 9, 2025. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Albert Ojwang’s final moments tell a harrowing tale of state-sanctioned brutality, rooted in power struggles among top security agencies, The Standard can reveal. The 31-year-old teacher from Homa Bay, known for his outspoken social media presence, was arrested, beaten, denied medical care and died in police custody —…
Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Nassir before the Senate’s Committee on Roads, Housing and Transportation in regards to evictions arising from the demolitions of Buxton estate, Mvita constituency, Mombasa county. April 17th, 2025. (Elvis Ogina, Standard) Low turnout, outcry over rising insecurity, and calls for political tolerance highlighted this year’s Madaraka Day celebrations in the 47 counties across the country. A spot check established that most Kenyans and elected leaders, including a section of the governors, gave the celebration a wide berth. In Mombasa, County Commissioner Mohamed Nur announced the arrest of nine suspects from gangs targeting bank customers after cash withdrawals.…
President Ruto and a couple of Ukambani leaders for consultative meeting on matters development in Ukambani. [PCS] President William Ruto on Wednesday said that he is ready to work with Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka in government. Ruto said that after the 2022 elections, he reached out to Kalonzo to form a working coalition. “The first person I reached out to come and work with me even before going for ODM party leader Raila Odinga was Kalonzo. But he took me in circles,” Ruto said at State House, during a meeting with a section of Ukambani leaders. Ruto said that he is still ready to work with Kalonzo in a joint framework of cooperation to confront the…
A ship docks at the Mombasa Port. [File, Standard] An explosive documents and insider testimonies have blown the lid off in what appears to be a well-orchestrated web of procurement fraud at the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA). The disturbing revelations, touching on one of the country’s most important revenue generating installations headquartered at the Coast, point to a pattern of inflated contracts, shadowy tenders and what looks like a deliberate bypassing of procurement laws that has seen billions of taxpayers’ money go down the drain. .fade-out-overlay{position:absolute;top:-80px;left:0;width:100%;height:60px;z-index:1;background:linear-gradient(to bottom,rgba(255,255,255,0),rgba(255,255,255,1))}.paywall-container{position:relative;max-width:100%;margin:0 auto;padding:25px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,.1);background-color:#fff}.paywall-container h2{text-align:center}.paywall-container a{text-decoration:none!important}.paywall-header{font-size:24px;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:15px;color:#333;text-align:center}.price-highlight{font-size:20px;font-weight:bold;color:#d40511;margin:15px 0;text-align:center}.price-highlight .original-price{text-decoration:line-through;color:#777;margin-right:0}.divider{border-top:1px solid #e0e0e0;margin:20px 0}.subscribe-button{display:block;width:100%;padding:12px;background-color:#d40511;color:#fff;border:none;border-radius:4px;font-size:25px;font-weight:bold;cursor:pointer;margin-bottom:20px;transition:background-color…
A ship docks at the Mombasa Port. [File, Standard] An explosive documents and insider testimonies have blown the lid off in what appears to be a well-orchestrated web of procurement fraud at the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA). The disturbing revelations, touching on one of the country’s most important revenue generating installations headquartered at the Coast, point to a pattern of inflated contracts, shadowy tenders and what looks like a deliberate bypassing of procurement laws that has seen billions of taxpayers’ money go down the drain. Get Trusted News for Only Ksh99 a Week Subscribe Today & Save! Get Started Unlimited…
Chaos erupted at Sajironi Kajiado county yesterday during a disputed meeting where Narok Senator Lendama Ole Kiina was a guest. Kajiado Senator Seki Kanar was denied entry to the meeting. [PETERSON GITHAIGA, STANDARD] They are the errand boys of politicians—mean, efficient, muscular and merciless in the murky underworld of political hooliganism and gangland intimidation. Some wear sleek dark suits, dark glasses and carry walkie-talkies, projecting the image of professional security operatives. Others don jungle attires, while many simply wear tight-fitting clothes that flaunt their bulging biceps. Get Trusted News for Only Ksh99 a Week Subscribe Today & Save! Get Started…
Speaker of the National Assembly Moses Wetangula (centre) received by Nairobi Woman Rep Esther Pasaris as he led legislators during the viewing of the late Kasipul MP Sir Charles Ong’ondo Were at Lee Funeral Service, Nairobi ,May 6th,2025. [Elvis Ogina, Standard] To his counterparts in Parliament, Charles Ong’ondo Were was a good man who interacted well with everyone in the August House; in fact, they nicknamed him ‘Sir’ Charles. But to some people, mostly those whose paths crossed negatively with those of the late MP, they describe him as a ruthless man who ruined their lives. .fade-out-container{position:relative;background:none;top:-95px;padding:4rem 0 2rem;text-align:center}.fade-out-overlay{position:absolute;top:-40px;left:0;width:100%;height:60px;z-index:1;background:linear-gradient(to bottom,rgba(255,255,255,0),rgba(255,255,255,1))}.subscribe-content{position:relative;z-index:2;padding:20px;background:#fff;top:-55px}.subscribe-content…
President William Ruto, Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga and Rarieda MP Otiende Amollo arrive for the funeral service of Mr Odinga’s body guard George Nyang’ira Oduorat Ramba High of in Siaya County. [PCS] Raila Odinga’s ODM top members are split on how to relate with the Kenya Kwanza administration. Yesterday, some party leaders warned they would not sing praises to President William Ruto, asserting that it is the right of the Nyanza people to get development. Siaya Governor James Orengo and ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna’s salvoes at Ruto and the contrasting shower of praises by another team of ODM…
Farouk Kibet, President William Ruto’s personal assistant speaks during a fundraiser for Angata Barikkoi PEFA church in Transmara South Subcounty, January 18,2025. [Kiprono Kurgat, Standard] How can an unelected man who boasts of obscure academic credentials and has no formal office hold so much sway in the corridors of power for so long? How can such a man evoke so much love and resentment at the same time. Welcome to the world of Farouk Kibet, a man who has made a deputy president, Cabinet Secretaries, governors and Members of Parliament quake in their boots. A call from Mr Kibet is known…
Police officers keep vigil while Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) members take part in the grassroot election at Labgas Primary School in Uasin Gishu County. [Peter Ochieng, Standard] The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) grassroots elections in the Western and Nyanza regions were yesterday marred by violence and confusion, save for a few areas. The elections, held at the ward level, saw delegates elected from location-level polling stations convene to choose leaders for key positions, including mainstream party roles, the women’s and youth league. In Homa Bay, one youth lost his left palm and fingers, while another sustained a fractured arm during…
President William Ruto accompanied by other leaders including deputy president Kithure Kindiki at Ol Kalou town in Nyandarua county to inspect the ongoing construction of JM Kariuki hospital on April 03, 2025 during his Mt Kenya Region Tour. [Kipsang Joseph,Standard] Every cheer or jeer at a political rally comes with a price, particularly when anticipated hostility must be managed and public perception of loyalty—whether real or imagined—must be carefully managed. When President William Ruto set out for his much-anticipated visit to Mt Kenya last Tuesday, it had been nearly half a year since he last visited the region. Expectations were…