… a Alliance, which had been making inroads into the region, with the former governor being the late ODM leader Raila Odinga's point man in the region.Tolgos was one of the leading proponents of the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI) in Rift Valley alongside Kanu chairman Gideon Moi …
… Archie had a good day in office last weekend when he played a pivotal role in leading Sosian Energy team of Gideon Moi, Kelvin Jumba and Callum Shaw to finish runners-up in the Rift Valley Cup. …
… Subscribe to our newsletterOff Beat Safaris defeated BM Security 5.5-5 in a see-saw encounter in the match that saw them narrowly lift the title after an earlier scare from Sosian Energy team led by Gideon Moi. …
… Among them is 15-year-old Archie Camm, who was instrumental in the Sosian Energy team of Gideon Moi, Kelvin Jumba and Callum Shaw to finish runner-up in the Rift Valley Cup behind eventual winners Off-Beat Safaris.Camm scored crucial goals that enabled Sosian Energy to finish in …
… His puerile attack on Gideon Moi and Standard Media Group's Chief Executive Officer Chaacha Mwita, individuals who had nothing to do with UDA's whacking in Ol Kalou, was a reflection of Omar's capability, or lack of it, as a party SG. …
Audio By VocalizeKimoi and Gideon Moi were in top shape as they guided their teams to victories as Absa Bank emerged as this year's Calvary Cup champions. …
Audio By VocalizeReactions to President William Ruto's recent broadside against The Standard and Kanu Chairman Gideon Moi betrayed a man tottering on the precipice. …
… President accused KANU Chairman Gideon Moi of hiding behind debt while employees endured months of delayed salaries, describing the situation as a betrayal of journalism and press freedom. …
Former Elgeyo Marakwet County Governor Alex Tolgos, who served for two terms, has declared his interest in the Marakwet West parliamentary seat, setting up a contest with incumbent Timothy Kipchumba for the United Democratic Alliance ticket. Tolgos said he was approached by residents to run for the seat and defended his past support for the Building Bridges Initiative, citing development benefits his region received.
Former Elgeyo Marakwet County Governor Alex Tolgos, who served for two terms, has declared his interest in the Marakwet West parliamentary seat, setting up a contest with incumbent Timothy Kipchumba for the United Democratic Alliance ticket. Tolgos said he was approached by residents to run for the seat and defended his past support for the Building Bridges Initiative, citing development benefits his region received.
Kenya's Under 18 polo team will face Zambia on Sunday in an international tournament at Manyatta Polo Club, following Kenya's victory over Zimbabwe last weekend. Test matches will take place this morning to help teams select their squads for the main match.
Kenya beat Zimbabwe 6-2.5 in a six-goal international polo match at Manyatta Polo Club in Gilgil, with Kenya scoring three quick goals in the opening chukka and maintaining their lead throughout the match.
Kenya's junior national polo team, comprising four young players selected from the Rift Valley/Swinburn Cups Championships, will face Zambia in the Schools International Championships at Manyatta Polo Club in Gilgil from Friday to Sunday, with test matches on Friday and Saturday preceding the main match on Sunday.
An opinion piece criticises UDA Secretary General Hassan Omar Hassan for attacking the Standard Group and a journalist after questioning the party's loss in the Ol Kalou Constituency by-election, arguing his response was a deflection from addressing the defeat.
Absa Bank won the Calvary Cup by defeating Tarra Agility 6.5-5, while Kimoi led Tack Rack to victory in the Division Two Championship (Bwana Begg Trophy), beating Fe De Canter 5-1.
An opinion piece uses Jotham's fable from the Book of Judges to argue that societies often reject capable, productive people for leadership and instead elevate those willing to abandon their work for power—a pattern the writer believes applies to contemporary political choices.
Alexander Chagema's opinion piece criticizes Professor Makau Mutua for publicly declaring in July 2020 that he would never work with President Ruto, only to accept a position as Senior Adviser on Constitutional Affairs at State House by April 2025 and become a vocal defender of the government.
President William Ruto intensified his confrontation with the Standard Group by accusing KANU Chairman Gideon Moi of exploiting unpaid workers, after the publisher defended its journalism and challenged the President's allegations of "extortionist propaganda."
President William Ruto has criticized The Standard Group's ownership over allegations that employees have gone months without pay, calling Gideon Moi a "billionaire" who is hiding behind financial difficulties while workers continue to report despite delayed salaries.
President William Ruto criticized The Standard Media Group on X, describing its headlines as "extortionist propaganda" and alleging a five-day campaign against his administration. Legal scholars, human rights organizations, and the Kenya Union of Journalists condemned the attack as an attempt to undermine media independence.
President William Ruto has faced backlash from the political class, human rights groups, and ordinary Kenyans after posting on X attacking the Standard Group for the second day running, with critics including Jimi Wanjigi describing the remarks as an unconstitutional affront to media freedom and an attempt to undermine media independence ahead of the next General Election.
President William Ruto has accused the Standard newspaper—owned by the Moi family—of running "extortionist propaganda" against his administration and blackmail, insisting that Kenya belongs to all citizens, not a select few. The escalation follows a long-running standoff between Ruto and the newspaper, which has frequently published critical headlines scrutinising the Kenya Kwanza government's policies and performance.
President William Ruto accused Standard Group owner Gideon Moi of attempting to blackmail his administration through negative media coverage, tweeting that "five days a week" of critical headlines would not force him to give in to what he termed greed and extortion.
President William Ruto accused Standard Group owner Gideon Moi of attempting to blackmail him through negative media coverage, posting on X that "five days a week" of critical headlines would not force him to give in to what he termed greed and extortion.
KANU party National Chairman Gideon Moi has called for calm and restraint following violent clashes in Ang'ata Barrikoi, Kilgoris Constituency, which have resulted in deaths, injuries, and property damage. He urged residents to avoid violence when expressing grievances and called on security agencies to handle the situation with restraint while addressing underlying causes of the conflict.
Kanu chairman Gideon Moi has called on political leaders to focus on serving the people and fulfilling election campaign promises instead of engaging in divisive politics, speaking at a church service in Kericho County commemorating a church's 50th anniversary.
Kanu Chairman Gideon Moi has promised to reveal details of talks with President William Ruto at an appropriate forum, describing the issues as sensitive and weighty. His pledge comes amid rising political tension in Baringo County, where residents have pressured him over his decision to step down for the UDA candidate in a senatorial by-election.
The Nairobi branch of KANU has reaffirmed support for political engagement between party Chairman Gideon Moi and President William Ruto, describing it as a strategic move to secure the party's relevance ahead of the 2027 polls.