Politics
IEBC has set stage for a political showdown between President William Ruto, former Deputy Rigathi Gachagua and ODM leader Raila Odinga. [Photo/Standard Team] The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has gazetted November 27 as the date for by-elections for…
President William Ruto with opposition leader Raila Odinga. [File, Standard] President William Ruto and opposition leader Raila Odinga have formed a five-member committee to oversee the implementation of their joint 10-point agenda agreed in March. The committee, chaired…
CS Public Service, Geoffrey Ruku [Boniface Okendo, Standard] Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has called…
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. [Standard, File] Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has called on US…
Canada-based Kenyan politician Lucy Jeffrey. [Courtesy] Canada-based Kenyan politician Lucy Jeffrey has questioned the legality of…
United opposition led by Wiper party leader Kalonzo Musyoka during a press briefing in Nairobi on 31st July 2025. (Collins Oduor, Standard) Kenya’s Opposition is facing a major test of unity ahead of the 2027 General Election, amid reports that…
ODM leader Raila Odinga during an interview with The Standard on February 28, 2023. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] A political empire facing deepening cracks, a restless…
Politics Round Up
DP Kithure Kindiki (centre) with National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichungwah and other leaders in Kajiado West on Saturday, July 19, 2025. [DPCS] Deputy…
Nominated Senator Gloria Orwoba. [File, Standard] The High Court has dismissed a petition by nominated Senator Gloria Orwoba seeking to block her expulsion from…
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua speaking during a Community Public Rally in Baltimore, USA, on Sunday July 27, 2025. [Courtesy] Former Deputy President Rigathi…
Former DP Rigathi Gachagua during a political rally at Mulu Mutisya grounds in Machakos town on May 30, 2025. [John Muia, Standard] A section of President…