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UDA Invites Members to Weigh in on Proposed Constitution Changes

The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has unveiled proposed amendments to its party constitution and is inviting members to help shape the party's futu...

4 months ago · By Cecelia Dana

Kenya

Orengo Condemns Davis Lichuma Abduction, Demands Justice

Siaya Governor James Orengo has sharply criticised the alleged abduction and torture of Mathare activist Davis Lichuma, saying the incident raises fre...

4 months ago · By Cecelia Dana

Kenya

Gachagua Accuses President Ruto of Targeting Matatu Industry, Calls for Economic Boycott

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has accused President William Ruto of using state institutions to advance private business interests, allegin...

4 months ago · By Cecelia Dana

Kenya

Morara Kebaso Joins Jubilee as He Aligns with Matiang’i Ahead of 2027 Election

INJECT Party leader Morara Kebaso has confirmed that he is joining the Jubilee Party, signalling a significant shift in his political strategy as oppo...

4 months ago · By Cecelia Dana

Kenya

EACC Cracks Down on Politicians Turning Public Projects Into Personal Billboards

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has issued a stern warning to politicians and public officials who attach their names, photographs or...

4 months ago · By Natasha Eusebia

Kenya

President Ruto Escalates War of Words with The Standard

President William Ruto has intensified his public confrontation with The Standard Group PLC, responding sharply to the media house's statement defendi...

4 months ago · By Stephen Awino

News

Trump Halts Housing Bill Signing Despite Rare Bipartisan Support

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Wednesday abruptly called off the signing of a bipartisan housing bill that had sailed through Congress with ra...

4 months ago · By Antony Achayo

Kenya

The Standard Fires Back at President Ruto Over Gideon Moi-Related Blackmail Accusations

The Standard Responds to President Ruto, Defends Press Freedom and Editorial Independence The Standard Rejects Claims of Blackmail and Propaganda The...

4 months ago · By Stephen Awino

Opinion

Ruto’s Promise Problem: Is He Fighting the Wrong Battle?

Standard Group’s headline report on President William Ruto’s “unfulfilled promises” struck a sensitive nerve. It portrayed a leader of deep Christian...

4 months ago · By Ted Malanda

News

Jailed Hong Kong Publisher Jimmy Lai Honoured as Daughter Speaks Out

Jimmy Lai, the jailed Hong Kong media owner and pro-democracy advocate, was honoured on Tuesday, 23rd June, 2026 at the DW Global Media Forum in Bonn,...

4 months ago · By Antony Achayo

Kenya

President Ruto Pushes Merit-Only Hiring as Kenya Moves to End Promotion by Seniority

President William Ruto has ordered a sweeping shift in how Kenya recruits and promotes its public servants, insisting that jobs and career advancement...

4 months ago · By Cecelia Dana

Kenya

Maraga and Matiang’i Signal Opposition Alliance Talks Ahead of Kenya’s 2027 Vote

Former Chief Justice David Maraga and former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i have held talks on opposition unity, in what appears to be an e...

4 months ago · By Cecelia Dana