Political party led by Gideon Moi, involved in 2027 election calculations and regional politics in the Rift Valley.
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… 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-electionsCapital News
… His closest challenger, Josphat Jumani Leleur of KANU, managed 1,036 votes. Returning officer Sophina Leleruk said 4,194 voters participated in the exercise out of the 6,358 registered voters, representing a voter turnout of 65.96 percent. …
Ruto’s UDA wins big in Narok, Samburu and Elgeyo Marakwet by-electionsThe Standard
… The country is breathing a sigh of relief after almost 40 years of KANU rule. We were the most hopeful people in the world. …
We should not be fatalistic about our political decayThe Standard
… Yvonne Chepkirui, the daughter of a former powerful Kanu-era minister, Kipkalya Kones, is the last to declare her interest in the seat.Chepkirui, the wife of Belgut MP Nelson Koech, said her decision to vie is anchored in a call to serve the people of Bomet County. …
Bomet Senatorial race hots up as more entrants emergeThe Standard
… Subscribe to our newsletterA showdown is also looming in Samburu West constituency, where the UDA is battling to capture the seat.Kanu's Leleur Josphat Jumani will face off with UDA candidate Lemeteki Emmanuel and ODM’s Lolngojin Daniel. …
UDA, DCP to face off in four by-electionsPresident William Ruto has renewed efforts to win over Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka ahead of the 2027 elections, reminding him that Ruto campaigned for him in 1992 and urging him to reciprocate by supporting his re-election bid.
26 October 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto has renewed efforts to win over Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka ahead of the 2027 elections, reminding him that Ruto campaigned for him in 1992 and urging him to reciprocate by supporting his re-election bid.
26 October 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto has challenged Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka to shelve his presidential ambitions and support his re-election bid in 2027, recalling that he campaigned for Kalonzo in the 1992 Mwingi North parliamentary election and urging him to reciprocate the political favour.
26 October 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto challenged Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka to drop his presidential ambitions and support his re-election bid in 2027, citing his own campaigning for Kalonzo's successful 1992 parliamentary election on a KANU ticket while Ruto was part of Youth for KANU '92.
26 October 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto and KANU chairman Gideon Moi's political deal has broken down, with Gideon accusing the President of failing to honour commitments on regional development projects promised in exchange for withdrawing from the Baringo senatorial by-election. The collapse sets up competition for influence in the vote-rich Rift Valley region ahead of the 2027 General Election.
25 October 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's pioneer diplomat Burudi Nabwera, born in Kakamega County, rose through education, diplomacy and politics to become one of the most influential figures in the administrations of founding president Jomo Kenyatta and his successor Daniel arap Moi.
25 October 2026 · The Standard →
Siaya Governor James Orengo has unveiled the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) as his political vehicle for the 2027 General Election, saying the opposition will present a united front to challenge President William Ruto. Orengo warned that any attempt by the national government to scrap mandatory live streaming of election results would be challenged in court.
24 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President Ruto promised to complete stalled roads and dams, build a stadium in Kabarnet, establish a university, and bring Kanu into government when he reconciled with Gideon Moi in October 2025. A year later, the political alliance has unravelled after the former senator abandoned his bid to reclaim the Baringo Senate seat, raising questions about what was delivered.
24 October 2026 · The Standard →
KANU Chairman Gideon Moi has accused President William Ruto of failing to honour an agreement reached between them, saying the dispute has strained relations. Speaking at his Kabarak home, Moi said he sought commitments on development projects for Baringo residents rather than personal benefits following his step-aside in the Baringo senatorial by-election last year.
23 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An opinion piece argues that Kalonzo Musyoka, leader of the Wiper Patriotic Front, has demonstrated enduring political relevance across successive Kenyan governments and opposition coalitions, and that neither the government nor the United Opposition should underestimate his political acumen as the country prepares for next year's elections.
23 October 2026 · The Standard →
Political leaders paid tribute to veteran politician Burudi Nabwera at his funeral service, calling for tolerance, mutual respect, and national unity while urging Kenyans to embrace mature politics and shun insults. Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi described Nabwera as an accomplished diplomat and public servant, urging leaders to separate political competition from personal hostility.
21 October 2026 · The Standard →
Ida Odinga has called on Kenyans to unite across political divides to honour the legacy of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga on the first anniversary of his death, urging members of the various political parties he was associated with to participate in commemorations rather than treating the anniversary as a partisan event.
14 October 2026 · Capital News →
Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka promised at Chatham House in London that if elected President in August 2027, he would audit all government funds, loans and contracts within 60 days, and publish details of public funds including proceeds from Safaricom and Kenya Pipeline share sales.
13 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An opinion piece argues that Edwin Sifuna's political voice and communication skills alone are insufficient; as his Linda Mwananchi movement seeks party registration following the Tribunal's September 30 ruling to reconsider the name rejection, he must develop organisational capacity and electoral machinery to sustain political viability.
9 October 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that calls for President Ruto to leave office should extend to legislators and governors who have failed to perform and contributed to national decay through misuse of funds and corruption. The author contends that voters should judge Ruto's full scorecard in 2027 and hold all underperforming leaders accountable, citing examples of MPs, Woman Reps, and senators who misuse public resources.
5 October 2026 · The Standard →
The Standard Group PLC condemned a picketing by youths outside its Nairobi premises, calling it an unwarranted attack on media freedom and democracy. The group, which claimed to represent President William Ruto and the Kenya Kwanza administration, allegedly hurled profanities and attempted to intimidate staff, and the media company linked the incident to a sustained campaign against its critical coverage of government.
3 October 2026 · The Standard →
Standard Group condemned a protest by a group of youths outside its Mombasa Road offices on Friday, accusing them of harassing staff and claiming the incident was an affront to media freedom and democracy. The company stated the group purported to speak on behalf of President William Ruto and the Kenya Kwanza administration, and alleged the same group had previously attacked other media outlets.
2 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Standard Group condemned an unwarranted protest and attack outside its Mombasa Road premises by youths claiming to represent the president and Kenya Kwanza administration, calling it an affront to media freedom and constitutional guarantees. The group alleged that the harassment is part of a pattern targeting The Standard, KTN and other outlets for critical coverage of President William Ruto.
2 October 2026 · The Standard →
A Standard opinion piece argues that Senator Sifuna's departure from ODM threatens the long-standing political bond between Luo and Luhya communities, a relationship that has been foundational to Kenya's political movements since the fight against one-party rule.
28 September 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja's re-election bid is complicated by competing candidates including Members of Parliament Babu Owino, Ronald Karauri, and James Gakuya. The race involves questions about which political party will field the leading candidates.
25 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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.
21 September 2026 · The Standard →
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.
18 September 2026 · The Standard →
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.
16 September 2026 · The Standard →
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.
15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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.
13 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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.
13 September 2026 · Capital News →
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.
13 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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.
13 September 2026 · The Standard →
A ruling this week has ended what the article describes as "one of the major assaults on human rights protections and freedom of association for communities" across Kenya's 47 counties. The decision comes as community-based organisations—estimated at 57,000 registered groups plus many more unregistered—continue to address local challenges from informal settlements to rural villages.
12 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 →