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.
… 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. …
'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. …
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.