Ruto-Raila deal: Unity or political survival?
The broad-based government has been in place for over seven months now, with President Ruto and ODM leader Raila Odinga claiming it is steering the country towards a transformative agenda. The broad-based government has been in place for over seven…
Trump freezes US-funded media outlets including Voice of America
President Donald Trump’s administration on Saturday put journalists at Voice of America and other US-funded broadcasters on leave. President Donald Trump’s administration on Saturday put journalists at Voice of America and other US-funded broadcasters on leave. Read More
How State plans to raid Kenyans’ pockets in Sh4.8tr roads toll policy
Already facing backlash over tax hikes, state is asking Kenyans to shoulder an additional financial burden through the plan that would see private entities manage a dedicated fund for toll revenue. Already facing backlash over tax hikes, state is asking…
Ruto aende, alafu? Raila defends Ruto amid public uproar
With their newfound alliance, Odinga criticised those pushing for Ruto’s removal, asking:”Mnasema Ruto aende, alafu nini ifanyike?” With their newfound alliance, Odinga criticised those pushing for Ruto’s removal, asking:”Mnasema Ruto aende, alafu nini ifanyike?” Read More
President of handshakes: Raila wins every time he loses
Five times he has contested the presidency; four times he has come back singing he has been robbed. Some within his backyard have often wondered why he does not also steal? Five times he has contested the presidency; four times…
Sudan bans importation of Kenyan products for hosting RSF
Sudan suspends importation of all products from Kenya effective immediately, in protest of Nairobi’s decision to host RSF, Trade Minister Omar Mohamed says. Sudan suspends importation of all products from Kenya effective immediately, in protest of Nairobi’s decision to host…
Death, destruction mark Ruto’s city tours
An autopsy has revealed that the foreign national suffered multiple trauma after he was hit and “possibly” run over on the left side of his body by the government vehicle. An autopsy has revealed that the foreign national suffered multiple…
Sifuna among political leaders denied entry into Angola
Sifuna confirmed to The Standard that he was among those barred from entering Angola. Sifuna confirmed to The Standard that he was among those barred from entering Angola. Read More
King of absurd promises amid stinging flattery on social media
President William Ruto never seems to run out of promises; big, bold, and some bordering on the absurd. President William Ruto never seems to run out of promises; big, bold, and some bordering on the absurd. Read More
Fact-check: Can a machine make one million chapatis a day?
Since yesterday, Kenyans’ interest in chapatis has surged, fueled by President William Rutos promise to provide chapati-making machines to schools. Since yesterday, Kenyans’ interest in chapatis has surged, fueled by President William Rutos promise to provide chapati-making machines to schools. Read…