Politics

Controversy has erupted following the decision of Northwestern Christian University to award ‘honorary degrees’ to Kenyan politicians Oscar Sudi, Didmus Barasa, and John Waluke. Honorary degrees are typically a form of recognition for significant societal contributions, but this instance has provoked criticism regarding academic integrity, misuse of professional titles, and the university’s credibility. The ‘Institution…

Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Director of Communications Philip Etale has hit out at former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua for claiming that the government has been targeting the Mt. Kenya region with illicit brew following his ouster from office. Taking to his official X account on Tuesday, December 24, 2024, Etale stated that Gachagua is trying…

President William Ruto shares light moments with Kasmuel McOure during the opening of a new church sanctuary at A.I.C Kipkorgot in Uasin Gishu County on December 22, 2024. [PCS, Standard] The scramble for Gen Z by Kenya’s top politicos continues unabated, amid a love-hate relationship emerging against the youngsters that have warmed up to Kenya…

A customer shops for goods in a supermarket. [File, Standard] The drop in prices of commodities such as wheat flour, sugar, and cooking oil during this year has failed to offer Kenyans a reprieve in the cost of living, with many surviving on debt. Data from the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS), among other…

Interior PS Raymond Omollo. [File, Standard] Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo has challenged Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua to provide evidence supporting his claims that the government is targeting Mt. Kenya residents with illicit alcohol. Gachagua made the remarks on Sunday, December 22, during a church service in Naivasha, alleging that President William Ruto ordered the…

Former Roots Party presidential running mate Justina Wamae has hit back at a section of Kenyans on X (KoX) over their insults directed at President William Ruto’s latest cabinet appointees and state corporations. In a statement on Monday, December 23, 2024, Wamae questioned why the new appointees are trolled noting that the rate at which…

President William Ruto has called on parents to actively instill moral values in their children, highlighting this as a critical step in curbing rising insecurity, criminal activities, and social vices across the country. Speaking at AIC Kipkorgot Church in Uasin Gishu County on Sunday, December 22, 2024, Ruto linked the surge in crime to a…

Rigathi Gachagua aimed a dig at his former boss President William Ruto over his perceived anger ahead of an upcoming visit to the Mt. Kenya region. While addressing a thanksgiving service at PCEA Naivasha Town in Nakuru County on Sunday, December 22, 2024, Gachagua urged Ruto to manage his temper during the visit, emphasizing the…

Presidents William Ruto and other leaders during the Kimalel goat auction in Baringo county on December 14,2023. [File, Standard] There are times when unusual things happen and allow words that are not considered polite to make their way into acceptable political discourse. Losing their sense of obscenity, the words acquire public norm. Such a word is kunyamba in Kiswahili or…

Former Mumias Sugar Company workers led by their chairman Patrick Mutimba address the Press during demonstrations to demand salary arrears, on December 22, 2024. [Jackline Inyanji, Standard] Former Mumias Sugar Company workers are at pains once again this festive season. The workers held a demonstration Saturday in Mumias to demand their arrears which they claim…

President William Ruto chairs the Cabinet meeting at State House, Nairobi, December 17, 2024. [File, Standard] We predicted correctly that the meeting between the two presidents would bring beef home. It’s now official that seven men from mountain (mlima) have joined the government. And their picking was not random. Nyeri was looped in to neutralise…

President William Ruto at the African Inland Church (AIC) Kipkorgot in Uasin Gishu County. [PCS] President William Ruto has defended his church donations, insisting that his contributions are meant for religious purposes and not personal gain.   Speaking at the African Inland Church (AIC) Kipkorgot in Uasin Gishu County, where he donated Sh5 million to…