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Gideon Moi

Also known as: Party Chairman Gideon Moi · our Party Chairman Gideon Moi · Kanu Chairman Gideon Moi · Senator Gideon Moi

Gideon Moi — KANU Chairman and Standard Group owner, at center of dispute with President Ruto over media coverage and alleged blackmail.

2026-05-082026-06-26
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  1. May 2026

  2. Citizen Digital

    Nairobi KANU branch backs Gideon Moi-Ruto alliance ahead of 2027 polls By Citizen Reporter May 08, 2026 05:42 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter KANU Chairman Gideon Moi welcomes President William Ruto to his …

    Nairobi KANU branch backs Gideon Moi-Ruto alliance ahead of 2027 polls
Politics

Ruto escalates dispute with Standard, cites salary arrears

The News

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."

Why it matters

President Ruto escalates dispute with Standard Group, accusing KANU Chairman Gideon Moi of exploiting unpaid workers.

19 hours ago · Capital News →

Yesterday

  1. Ruto escalates dispute with Standard, cites salary arrears

    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."

    19 hours ago · Capital News →

  2. Ruto criticizes Gideon Moi over Standard Group unpaid salaries

    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.

    21 hours ago · Citizen Digital →

  3. President Ruto attacks Standard Media over coverage, draws backlash

    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.

    25 June 2026 · The Standard →

  4. Ruto draws criticism for X attacks on Standard Group

    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.

    25 June 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 24 June

  1. Ruto attacks Moi family's Standard newspaper over critical coverage

    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.

    24 June 2026 · Capital News →

  2. Ruto accuses Standard Group owner Moi of blackmail via media

    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.

    24 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  3. Ruto accuses Standard Group of extortion via negative media coverage

    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.

    24 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 23 June

  1. Gideon Moi calls for calm after Ang'ata Barrikoi clashes

    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.

    23 June 2026 · The Standard →

Sunday 24 May

  1. Gideon Moi urges leaders to prioritise service over divisive politics

    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.

    24 May 2026 · The Standard →

Sunday 17 May

  1. Gideon Moi promises public disclosure of Ruto talks

    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.

    17 May 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 8 May

  1. Nairobi KANU branch endorses Moi-Ruto alliance for 2027

    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.

    8 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

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