KANU — political party referenced in coverage of Kenyan elections and historical governance, including its role in past political campaigns.
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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. …
Mutua has conveniently forgotten what he once wrote, and hopes you have tooThe Standard
… achagua who proposed on Saturday that they should copy what the NARC coalition did in 2002 when they announced a flagbearer about two months to the General Election. “The lesson to learn is that the delay in Moi naming who was going to be the candidate caused the collapse of Kanu …
Muturi endorses Kalonzo for opposition flagbearerCapital News
… 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. …
Ruto aims fresh salvos at Standard, accuses Moi of exploiting unpaid workersCitizen Digital
… behind 'debts';forcing many months' UNPAID labour slaving to defend your STANDARD headlines extortion GANGSTERISM driven by GREED; is HEARTLESS to loyal workers, INSULT to journalism and BETRAYAL to free media that STANDARD once belonged." The President's fresh attack on the KANU …
'Gangsterism!' Ruto renews attack on Gideon Moi over unpaid salaries at Standard GroupThe Standard
… scholars, human rights 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 …
Why The Standard will not bow to President Ruto's blackmailCapital News
… 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 blasts Moi-owned Standard amid fallout with GideonThe Standard
… her leaders, including Narok Governor Patrick Ntutu and Woman Representative Rebecca Tonkei, also sent messages of condolence.Konchellah, a former military officer, was first elected Kilgoris MP in 2002 under the NARC coalition, defeating the then-incumbent Julius Sunkuli of KANU …
Former Kilgoris MP Gideon Konchellah is deadThe Standard
… Do not forget we are all children of KANU and its way of doing things. Where do we go from here? …
Latest protests fuelled by deeper issuesThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeKanu Chairman Gideon Moi addresses faithful during service at African Inland Church AIC Eldama Ravine in Baringo County, on May 17, 2026. …
Gideon Moi promises to reveal details of talks with RutoCitizen Digital
… IEBC declared Josphat Jumani Leleur of KANU the runner-up with 1,036 votes. A total of 4,194 votes were cast out of 6,358 registered voters, representing a voter turnout of 65.96 per cent. …
UDA candidates win Endo and Porro Wards by-electionsKANU 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.
9 September 2026 · The Standard →
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.
9 September 2026 · The Standard →
Wundanyi MP Danson Mwashako has rejected the proposed Tertiary Education Placement and Funding Bill, 2026, calling it an unworkable model that will create chaos and lock out needy students. He plans to mobilise legislators against the law, which seeks to replace the current student-centred model with a modified loan-based structure and amalgamate HELB and TVET funding.
8 September 2026 · The Standard →
Samburu West MP Naisula Lesuuda has left the Azimio coalition and declared support for President William Ruto, citing the government's development record in Samburu as her reason for the switch.
6 September 2026 · Capital News →
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.
2 September 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto, reflecting on his relationship with the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, said he had no regrets about the 2022 election outcome, arguing that Raila would have pursued many of the same policies had he won, citing shared priorities on housing and universal healthcare.
25 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Retired President Uhuru Kenyatta has called on politicians to stop blocking rivals' rallies and instead focus on presenting their manifestos to Kenyans ahead of the 2027 General Election, saying voters should be left to choose their leaders. Speaking at a memorial service in Trans Nzoia County, Uhuru distanced himself from speculation about returning to active politics.
23 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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.
22 August 2026 · The Standard →
Constitutional lawyers Paul Muite and Willis Otieno have argued that displaying the President's portrait is a matter of political tradition rather than legal requirement. Under Kenya's Constitution, the national symbols are limited to the National Flag, National Anthem, Coat of Arms, and Public Seal, with no legal obligation to display the presidential portrait in private or public offices.
18 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo assured the Linda Mwananchi coalition that adequate security will be deployed during their Sunday rally in Homa Bay, after the movement claimed some Nyanza leaders were planning to disrupt it. Omollo warned that anyone attempting to disrupt the rally will face firm action and urged participants to respect the law.
13 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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.
4 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Coalition Party has admitted three new members—Fred Matiang'i, Peter Munya, and Lenny Kivuti—and is undertaking internal restructuring and rebranding in preparation for the 2027 General Election, with plans to invite additional parties.
3 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The article argues that goonism is a systemic issue driven by economics rather than random occurrence, noting it intensifies during protests and elections and citing historical examples like KANU youth wingers, raising questions about who funds and directs such groups.
29 July 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has argued that the opposition's call to unseat President William Ruto is rooted in demands for constitutional values such as human rights, democracy and the rule of law, rather than a rejection of infrastructure development. Drawing parallels with the end of Daniel arap Moi's administration in 2002, Sifuna said Kenyans voted for change because they were dissatisfied with the manner in which the country was governed.
28 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nyandarua Senator John Methu, 35, played a major role in the Democracy for the Citizens Party's victory in the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, contributing to a defeat for President William Ruto's camp.
22 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
KMPDU National Chairman Dr. Abidan Mwachi has cautioned political leaders against reading too much into recent by-election victories, arguing that such contests are not reliable predictors of the outcome of the 2027 General Election. He noted that Kenya's political history shows success in by-elections does not necessarily translate into victory in a general election.
21 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Democracy for the Citizens Party won the Ol Kalou by-election with 35,440 votes against the United Democratic Alliance's 5,450, an outcome the source says revived memories of a Moi-era by-election defeat and raised questions about state resources and voter influence in Mt Kenya.
17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Democracy for the Citizens Party won the Ol Kalou by-election by a landslide, with its candidate Sammy Kamau Ngotho Waweru receiving 35,440 votes compared to the UDA candidate's 5,450 votes, raising questions about state resources and incumbency in Mt Kenya.
17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Democracy for Citizens Party candidate Sammy Douglas Kamau Waweru won the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election with 35,440 votes, defeating UDA's Samuel Muchina Nyagah (5,450 votes) and exposing the marginal influence of smaller parties, with three candidates failing to secure even 20 votes each.
17 July 2026 · Capital News →
The Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) candidate Sammy Douglas Kamau Waweru won the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election with 35,440 votes, defeating UDA's Samuel Muchina Nyagah (5,450 votes) and seven other candidates. Three candidates—from PDP, KMM, and FPK—failed to secure even 20 votes each.
17 July 2026 · Capital News →
An opinion piece comparing a historical KANU-era electrification campaign in Kipipiri to a recent removal of power infrastructure by Kenya Power from Mbeere North, arguing that political benefits are temporary.
10 July 2026 · The Standard →
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.
7 July 2026 · The Standard →
Former Attorney General Justin Muturi has publicly endorsed Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka as opposition flagbearer for next year's presidential contest, saying he would support Kalonzo if the position was not his own.
6 July 2026 · The Standard →
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."
25 June 2026 · Capital News →
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.
25 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Gideon Konchellah, a former Kilgoris MP and military officer who served two decades in Parliament, died on Saturday morning at Nairobi Hospital after suffering cardiac arrest. He had been unwell since November 2025 and was admitted to the facility in May 2026 following an undisclosed infection.
13 June 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that recent protests over fuel prices stem not only from the price increase itself, but from the government's failure to pre-empt public concern and explain the reasons for higher diesel costs, which the author attributes to debt servicing and revenue needs.
24 May 2026 · The Standard →
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 →