Also known as: Party Chairman Gideon Moi · our Party Chairman Gideon Moi · Kanu Chairman Gideon Moi · Senator Gideon Moi · former Baringo Senator Gideon Moi
KANU chairman who has called for security intervention in Isiolo and advocated for Constitution implementation.
… During his captivity, he said, his captors interrogated him repeatedly, pressing him on where the Standard Group gets its stories and how its headlines are decided.They also asked whether Gideon Moi, a shareholder in the Group, receives visits at Kabarak. …
… His captors questioned him repeatedly during his captivity, pressing him on where the Standard Group gets its stories and how its headlines are decided, he said.They also asked whether Gideon Moi, a shareholder in the company, receives visits at his Kabarak home. …
… The Gideon Moi-led KANU party demanded investigations into both the latest incident and the June attempt, noting Kiprotich had reported the earlier case at Menengai Police Station without any known follow-up action. …
NAIROBI, Kenya Aug 27 – Former Baringo Senator Gideon Moi has called for renewed commitment to the full implementation of Kenya’s 2010 Constitution as the country marks 16 years since its promulgation. …
… The team of Gideon Moi, Kimoi Moi, Sacha Camm and Robert Daniel improved on their performance after a bad start on the first day of the senior tournament.They will face Furious Five in the Plate finals in what’s expected to be a tough match today. …
… 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 …
Dr David Silverstein has been remembered at his memorial service at Nairobi Hospital as a dedicated physician defined by service to patients, honesty and compassion. KANU chairman Gideon Moi and Silverstein's widow, Channa Commanday, among other dignitaries, paid tribute to a doctor whose medical career touched patients, colleagues and generations of professionals, noting his commitment to patients and refusal to let power or friendship compromise his medical judgement.
Dr David Silverstein has been remembered at his memorial service at Nairobi Hospital as a dedicated physician defined by service to patients, honesty and compassion. KANU chairman Gideon Moi and Silverstein's widow, Channa Commanday, among other dignitaries, paid tribute to a doctor whose medical career touched patients, colleagues and generations of professionals, noting his commitment to patients and refusal to let power or friendship compromise his medical judgement.
An armed bandit attack in Gotu, Isiolo County killed five people—two police officers, a National Police Reservist, and two civilians—while pursuing cattle theft suspects. Political leaders including the Governor and Senator called on the Interior Cabinet Secretary and Inspector General to intensify security operations in the area.
KANU chairman Gideon Moi has called for immediate government intervention and security deployment in Gotu, Isiolo County, after five people—two ASTU police officers, a National Police Reserve member, and two civilians—were killed in a bandit ambush on Wednesday. The group was pursuing suspected livestock thieves when attacked, with assailants also stealing livestock; Moi urged security agencies to work with local leaders to restore calm and prevent retaliation.
President William Ruto labeled retired President Uhuru Kenyatta a "rebel leader" who has refused to act as a statesman, and praised a High Court ruling barring Kenyatta from holding office in a political party, accusing Kenyatta of destabilizing his government.
Renowned American cardiologist Dr. David Silverstein, who spent 52 years in Kenya serving as physician to presidents and witnessed key events during the Kenyatta and Moi administrations, has died at 82. President William Ruto and KANU Chairman Gideon Moi have eulogized him.
The Moi family has mourned Dr. David Silverstein, who served as the late President Daniel arap Moi's personal physician for many years. The family praised Silverstein for his empathetic care and compassion toward Moi and other patients, describing him as someone who treated people's health and dignity with deep respect.
Dr. David Silverstein, an American cardiologist who served as former President Daniel arap Moi's personal physician for decades, has died at 82. He arrived in Kenya in 1974 and was appointed Moi's personal physician in 1983, having first met him at Kenyatta National Hospital in 1977 when Moi was vice president.
The family of former President Daniel arap Moi has mourned Dr David Silverstein, the late personal physician to the retired President, with KANU National Chairman Gideon Moi describing him as a compassionate doctor whose care extended beyond the traditional doctor-patient relationship.
KANU Chairman Gideon Moi, accompanied by his sons and a colleague, visited South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and First Lady Tshepo Motsepe at their Phala Phala farm in Limpopo over the weekend. The two leaders share a longstanding passion for farming and pedigree cattle breeding.
Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich was abducted by four masked armed men on the Gilgil–Nakuru Road and found dumped near Masinga Dam nine hours later. He told colleagues his captors, who appeared to be police officers in a government vehicle, interrogated him repeatedly about the news organisation's sources and editorial decisions.
Political leaders, lawyers and rights organisations have condemned the abduction of Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich, who was seized by armed men along the Gilgil-Nakuru road and found dumped near Masinga Dam in Machakos County about nine hours later. The Orange Democratic Movement and other leaders called the incident an affront to press freedom and demanded an investigation.
Former Baringo Senator Gideon Moi has called for renewed commitment to fully implementing Kenya's 2010 Constitution on Katiba Day, saying the Constitution's effectiveness depends on how consistently its provisions are implemented and respected by state institutions and citizens.
Three female aspirants—Dr Milkah Toromo, Dr Salome Chelimo, and Betty Birchogo—are seeking to unseat incumbent Joshua Kandie in Baringo Central, marking the first time the constituency has fielded multiple strong female contenders in a single election cycle.
Cruiser Control advanced to the Plate final of the Mug of Mugs Cup by defeating Kentuna in the semi-finals at Northern Kenya Polo Club, Timau, on Saturday. The team will face Furious Five in the final, after both teams recovered from poor openings in the Main Cup competition.
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.