… 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. …
'Gangsterism!' Ruto renews attack on Gideon Moi over unpaid salaries at Standard Group By Kenneth Gachie June 25, 2026 01:04 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter In a fresh blitz, the President hammered hard on …
… ts organisations and political leaders who accused him of attempting to undermine media independence.Using his X account, Dr Ruto criticised the media house's headlines, describing them as "extortionist propaganda", and also launched a personal attack on Kanu chairman, Gideon Moi …
… Do your WORST," the president wrote on June 24, evoking public outrage.And on Thursday, the President took to X again, attacking Senator Gideon Moi and the media house. …
… NEVER,” Ruto posted on Wednesday, reffering to KANU Chairman Gideon Moi. The President further asserted that Kenya belongs to all citizens and not a select few, daring the media house to intensify its criticism. …
'Do your worst!' Ruto launches brazen attack on Gideon Moi's Standard Group By Kenneth Gachie June 24, 2026 11:50 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter President William Ruto speaks to residents in Seme Constitue …
'Do your worst!' Ruto launches brazen attack on Gideon Moi's Standard Group By Kenneth Gachie June 24, 2026 11:50 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter President William Ruto speaks to residents in Seme Constitue …
Audio By VocalizeKANU party National Chairman Gideon Moi has called for calm and restraint following recent violent clashes in Ang’ata Barrikoi, Kilgoris Constituency. …
Audio By VocalizeKenya African National Union (Kanu) chairman, Gideon Moi, has called on political leaders across the country to focus on serving the people and fulfilling promises made during election campaigns instead of engaging in divisive politics. …
Audio By VocalizeKanu Chairman Gideon Moi addresses faithful during service at African Inland Church AIC Eldama Ravine in Baringo County, on May 17, 2026. …
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 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.