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Brian Otieno

Ruto's secret Somaliland meeting sparks storm over foreign policy

Somaliland president’s Nairobi visit risks straining Kenya-Somalia diplomatic ties, with analysts warning Kenya’s actions may embolden other separatist movements.

Ruto's secret Somaliland meeting sparks storm over foreign policy

Thorns in the flesh: Multiple forces fighting Ruto's re-election bid

Thorns in the flesh: Multiple forces fighting Ruto's re-election bid

Samidoh goes from keeping exes coming back for more to serenading bandits

Samidoh goes from keeping exes coming back for more to serenading bandits

Leaders, activists hail Ngugi's fight against tyranny, literary genius

Leaders, activists hail Ngugi's fight against tyranny, literary genius

Ruto meets Somaliland President as new Nairobi office sparks storm

Somaliland President Abdirahman Abdillahi meets President Ruto, a day after opening liaison office in Nairobi, though Kenya maintains launch was not ‘approved.’

Ruto meets Somaliland President as new Nairobi office sparks storm

Supremacy wars force Ruto into shelving Migori trip

President William Ruto returns to Nyanza on Thursday, for a four-day tour of the region amid wrangles that have forced a change of plans.

Supremacy wars force Ruto into shelving Migori trip

Gachagua bullies Mt Kenya musicians into submission after visit

Former DP boycott call mirrors cancel culture, raising concerns about freedom and intimidation tactics.Artistes’ apologies reflect political pressure.

Gachagua bullies Mt Kenya musicians into submission after visit

Koech: Kenya not changing allegiance to China

Belgut lawmaker Nelson Koech has moved to assure the United States that Kenya is not switching allegiance to China.

Koech: Kenya not changing allegiance to China

We're not shifting loyalty to China, MP assures US

A US senator said it is time for the country to review its relationship with Nairobi

We're not shifting loyalty to China, MP assures US

Rock and hard place: Baggage presidential hopefuls bring

Youthful Kenyans on social media are proving harder to entice. And so the prospects that a David Maraga or an Okiya Omtatah could be President are finding favour among them.

Rock and hard place: Baggage presidential hopefuls bring

Battle lines drawn as top opponents start carving out distinct coalitions

The race is shaping up to be a pro- or anti- President William Ruto affair. Like the 2022 contest, it is almost certain that the economy will be a significant talking point.

Battle lines drawn as top opponents start carving out distinct coalitions

Gachagua's party joins country's growing special-purpose vehicles

As he unveiled his new party on Thursday, former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua painted it as a national outfit that would carry the aspirations of Kenyans.

Gachagua's party joins country's growing special-purpose vehicles

William Ruto: Diplomatic charmer prone to occasional blunders

President surprises foe and friends with unique moves on the global stage.Africa lauded Kenyan president for rooting for the continent’s self-determination.

William Ruto: Diplomatic charmer prone to occasional blunders

Dribbling Raila dishes out hope amid growing discord in ODM

Since he shook President William Ruto’s hand last July, Raila has been playing the very game with his long-time and newfound allies.

Dribbling Raila dishes out hope amid growing discord in ODM

Wanga weeps rivers for Were, roasts Ruto's UDA

Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga believes that the MP’s killing is tied to succession politics in her county.

Wanga weeps rivers for Were, roasts Ruto's UDA

Selective justice? Why Ong'ondo's case was acted on as others shelved

Police act swiftly in political cases but delay or inact when civilians are involved to detriment of justice.

Selective justice? Why Ong'ondo's case was acted on as others shelved

Ruto travels back to Nyanza on a strategy that won him Mt Kenya

President William Ruto will launch road and electric infrastructure projects, as well as commission some affordable housing units, among other State-sponsored programmes.

Ruto travels back to Nyanza on a strategy that won him Mt Kenya

Selfish interests, thirst for power is the glue that holds coalitions

Opposition coalitions feature principals, deemed to be equals, but are never really equals.

Selfish interests, thirst for power is the glue that holds coalitions

No Job? Don't worry! Pack your bags, Waziri Alfie has a plan majuu

Alfie has a strange fetish for “abroad” stuff. As governor of Machakos, he constructed an office that resembles the United States’ White House.

No Job? Don't worry! Pack your bags, Waziri Alfie has a plan majuu

Matiang'i joins Gachagua, Kalonzo team in talks for new coalition

A host of opposition politicians on Tuesday met in Nairobi, signalling the formation of a new coalition to challenge President William Ruto in 2027.

Matiang'i joins Gachagua, Kalonzo team in talks for new coalition

Revealed: UDA's tax evasion

Former UDA Secretary General Cleophas Malala has sensationally placed President William Ruto’s party at the centre of a multi-million-shilling tax evasion scandal involving unremitted taxes.

Revealed: UDA's tax evasion

'UDA poll materials smuggled into country'

Election gadgets used in the UDA grassroots elections held last year were “smuggled” into the country, the party’s former Secretary General, Cleophas Malala claims.

'UDA poll materials smuggled into country'

UDA has ghost workers on State payroll, former SG Malala claims

Former United Democratic Alliance Secretary General Cleophas Malala now claims he was “forced” by the party’s leadership to pay “ghost workers” during his tenure at the party.

UDA has ghost workers on State payroll, former SG Malala claims

Critics predict clouds over State House, Ruto forecasts long reign

Perhaps the strongest evidence that Ruto is no pushover is the fact that he defeated Raila, a State-backed candidate, in the last election.

Critics predict clouds over State House, Ruto forecasts long reign

Waziri Ruku: Giant who talks big and might just run every ministry

New Public Service CS’s huge steps and fiery tongue are lighting up ministries faster than dry firewood.

Waziri Ruku: Giant who talks big and might just run every ministry

Being female, educated doesn't make one fit for Gender docket

Victim shaming only does one thing: Embolden perpetrators and discourage victims from seeking help.

Being female, educated doesn't make one fit for Gender docket

Mounting rebellion tests the unity pillars of Ruto-Raila's broad-based union

ODM leaders are at loggerheads over support for broad-based government.Raila says he is observing the debate before they can deliberate on matter.

Mounting rebellion tests the unity pillars of Ruto-Raila's broad-based union

Cheruiyot: Ruto's court poet who weeps more than the bereaved

Since Kenyatta’s fallout with Ruto, Cheruiyot earned his major role involves telling his master whatever he wants to hear and branding critics haters.

Cheruiyot: Ruto's court poet who weeps more than the bereaved

Gachagua claims his life in danger

Former DP says attempts on his life began after his impeachment last October. He points at planned attacks at his homes in Nairobi and Nyeri.

Gachagua claims his life in danger

Waziri retreated to pristine beaches, but his ears foiled the vacation

Our good Waziri has yet to issue a statement about whether 13 to 17-year-olds would be tear-gassed for staging a play “in any other country.”

Waziri retreated to pristine beaches, but his ears foiled the vacation

Ruto, Gachagua treat Kenyans to circus with wild claims

President Ruto and former DP Gachagua are rolling in the mud, each trying as hard as possible to get the other dirtier.

Ruto, Gachagua treat Kenyans to circus with wild claims

Are Kenyans judging Ruto too harshly or has he just failed?

President William Ruto was the portrait of an optimist who believed he would achieve lofty promises. But now there is public discontent over a seemingly broken system.

Are Kenyans judging Ruto too harshly or has he just failed?

Queries as police boss IG Kanja addresses Ruto political rally

The Standard challenged him on the video clip that shows Kanja address the Kieni rally, which has since circulated online.

By 2 months ago

Queries as police boss IG Kanja addresses Ruto political rally

Feuding Ruto, Gachagua and the transactional Kenyan politics

President William Ruto’s sensationally claimed that former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua demanded Sh10 billion to champion his cause in the Mount Kenya region.

By 2 months ago

Feuding Ruto, Gachagua and the transactional Kenyan politics

Are Raila and his men in Ruto's Cabinet breaking their oath of secrecy?

Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, a stranger to the Kenya Kwanza administration, has recently seemed like a man deep within the government.

By 2 months ago

Are Raila and his men in Ruto's Cabinet breaking their oath of secrecy?

From cheers to jeers: How Mt Kenya crumbled on Ruto's feet

At the height of his popularity, Ruto could show up anywhere in the region unannounced and draw joyful crowds.

By 2 months ago

From cheers to jeers: How Mt Kenya crumbled on Ruto's feet

Opposition could be digging own grave by underestimating Dr Ruto

Raila bagged 1.9 million votes from Nyanza, the majority of which he could hand to Ruto. This could plug the Mt Kenya region deficit, which gave him 1.6 million votes in 2022.

By 2 months ago

Opposition could be digging own grave by underestimating Dr Ruto

Justin Muturi is 'just out' of a job, walks tall than swallow his pride

JB had openly challenged his boss, enough to earn him a sacking. He may now celebrate his exit from a ‘toxic’ relationship, where he was labelled ‘incompetent

By 2 months ago

Justin Muturi is 'just out' of a job, walks tall than swallow his pride

Muturi's AG tenure: Legal blunders, ignored advice and bitter exit

To some, former Public Service CS Justin Muturi might seem unafraid of goading the Head of State into sacking him while to others, he could pass off as eager to prop himself in the Mt Kenya region.

By 2 months ago

Muturi's AG tenure: Legal blunders, ignored advice and bitter exit

Kisiang'ani's tea with media comes to the end with a bitter aftertaste

He earned a spot as a regular on morning TV shows and wrote a column in Kenya’s bold newspaper — The Standard. later he turn on the media.

By 2 months ago

Kisiang'ani's tea with media comes to the end with a bitter aftertaste

Raila's influence in government grows as allies clinch key posts

The latest hand in government by the opposition leader is the PSs appointment. He has also assumed the second in command during presidential functions.

By 2 months ago

Raila's influence in government grows as allies clinch key posts

Security agencies were warned of Baragoi attack that killed six

Intelligence briefs seen by The Standard reveal the National Intelligence Services warned of the March 10 attack in Kilepoi, Baragoi a day before the raid.

By 2 months ago

Security agencies were warned of Baragoi attack that killed six

Dutch King challenges Ruto on respect for human rights

King Willem-Alexander urged President William Ruto to ensure rights and freedoms of Kenyans are respected, challenging him to uphold “human rights, good governance and accountability.”

By 2 months ago

Dutch King challenges Ruto on respect for human rights

Two edged sword: Raila-Ruto deal can build, destroy country at will

Since they closed ranks last July, Ruto and Raila have shown how much power they wield jointly.

By 2 months ago

Two edged sword: Raila-Ruto deal can build, destroy country at will

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