An opinion piece warns that Kenya's publicly funded broadcasters face intense pressure to appear politically balanced ahead of the 2027 elections, citing Hungary's recent suspension of news broadcasts on state media over perceived political bias and spin.
29 August 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece warns that Kenya's publicly funded broadcasters face intense pressure to appear politically balanced ahead of the 2027 elections, citing Hungary's recent suspension of news broadcasts on state media over perceived political bias and spin.
29 August 2026 · The Standard →
A US-based chapter of Linda Mwananchi movement warned Kenya risks returning to 2007-2008 post-election political violence, after armed youths barricaded roads, torched vehicles and attacked journalists during the movement's Homa Bay rally on August 16. The group called for accountability for anyone involved in the violence, regardless of their political affiliation or position.
20 August 2026 · The Standard →
Former Kiambu Governor James Nyoro has criticised President Ruto's Vision 2060 blueprint, saying it lacks bipartisan support and comes amid worsening economic conditions in Kenya. Nyoro argued the country should first reform agriculture and energy sectors to reduce manufacturing costs before pursuing a new long-term development plan, contrasting it with Vision 2030, which he said had bipartisan backing.
4 August 2026 · The Standard →
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has accused Democracy for Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua of attempting to recruit a militia ahead of the 2027 General Election, claiming Gachagua's calls for citizens to protect their votes amount to plans for illegal armed groups.
23 July 2026 · Capital News →
Democracy for the Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua says 95 percent of National Police Service officers will refuse to obey illegal orders during the 2027 General Election, citing the scale of polling stations and their commitment to the Constitution.
22 July 2026 · Capital News →
DCP party leader Rigathi Gachagua has warned that Kenyans may arm themselves to protect their votes in 2027 if they lose confidence in electoral security. He argued that the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election changed how many Kenyans view elections, saying people now believe voting alone is no longer enough and that the opposition's experience there should serve as a model for protecting votes in future elections.
22 July 2026 · Capital News →
Democracy for Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua says the opposition has developed an effective strategy for protecting votes based on lessons from the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, and he is willing to send teams across the country to train Kenyans on how to safeguard their votes during elections.
22 July 2026 · Capital News →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has said a four-hour private meeting with President William Ruto at State House before their political falling out convinced him the President had been "overrated." Gachagua claimed he used the meeting to advise Ruto against betraying the Mt Kenya region, warning it would damage his political standing.
22 July 2026 · Capital News →
Democracy for the Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua has predicted that the ruling United Democratic Alliance will fail to win any elective seat in Mt Kenya region during the 2027 General Election, citing the party's recent loss in the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election as proof that President William Ruto has lost voter support in the region.
22 July 2026 · Capital News →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua argued that President Ruto will not be able to manipulate the 2027 General Election, citing increased voter vigilance and pointing to the Ol Kalou by-election as a template for protecting votes. Gachagua also criticized the IEBC for failing to condemn alleged voter suppression and bribery during the Ol Kalou by-election.
22 July 2026 · The Standard →
Opposition DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua has dismissed Charles Owino's appointment as Government Spokesperson, arguing that personnel changes cannot repair the Kenya Kwanza administration's damaged image or restore confidence in the National Police Service. Gachagua also criticized the appointment of Samuel Muchina to the Nairobi River Commission, claiming the commission is being used to target traders from the Mt Kenya region.
22 July 2026 · The Standard →
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.
21 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kirinyaga Woman Representative Njeri Maina claimed the government orchestrated violence during the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election and accused the Interior Cabinet Secretary of failing to ensure Kenyans' safety, defending citizens' right to self-defense when under attack.
21 July 2026 · The Standard →
Following UDA's loss in the Ol Kalou by-election, the party's Secretary General Hassan Omar attacked The Standard during a press conference, suggesting a KTN reporter had been instructed by shareholders to ask questions, and criticizing the headline "Whitewashed" describing the DCP's victory. The opinion piece argues that while UDA's defeat was significant, attacking journalists will not help the party regain electoral support.
20 July 2026 · The Standard →
Three people were injured and two vehicles extensively damaged when supporters of rival political camps clashed while campaigning for the upcoming Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election. Transport along the Gilgil–Ol Kalou road was halted on Saturday after police fired in the air to disperse groups that had barricaded the highway.
11 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Law Society of Kenya and civil society groups have condemned what they described as "collective" arrests during Thursday's Gen Z second anniversary protests, in which more than 350 people were arrested nationwide. LSK has deployed volunteer lawyers to offer free representation to those being charged in various courts.
26 June 2026 · The Standard →
Human rights defenders marching to Parliament in Nairobi on June 25 to commemorate Gen Z protesters killed in 2024 say they continue to face threats and intimidation from police. Activists in Mombasa also report police have warned them against protesting, claiming no notice was submitted, though they say commemorating is their constitutional right.
25 June 2026 · The Standard →
Safina Party leader Jimi Wanjigi has criticised remarks by President William Ruto regarding individuals planning peaceful demonstrations marking the anniversary of the June 2024 Gen Z protests, as debate intensifies over security, economic policy and constitutional freedoms. Wanjigi has also linked the Gikomba market fire to economic sabotage.
22 June 2026 · The Standard →
Amnesty International condemned the arrest of nine protesters, including former Chief Justice David Maraga, demonstrating against a proposed car park development in Nairobi National Park. The rights group said those detained included environmental defenders, students, and human rights activists, and cited the reported use of force against peaceful demonstrators.
8 June 2026 · The Standard →
The Social Health Authority owes health facilities some Sh77 billion as of last year and continues to accumulate debt, according to Brian Lishenga, Chairman of the Rural & Urban Private Hospitals Association. The official attributed the challenges to insufficient resource pooling into SHA to settle medical claims, while union leaders condemned the government for promoting SHA registration without addressing system failures affecting healthcare delivery.
13 May 2026 · The Standard →
Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka pledged continued support for journalists and media practitioners on World Press Freedom Day, commending their resilience and coverage of the 2024 Gen Z protests despite intimidation and media house closures. He cited constitutional protections for media freedom and freedom of expression.
3 May 2026 · Capital News →
Following The Standard's investigation into the 2024 African Nations Championship, the Football Kenya Federation's National Executive Committee has forced president Hussein Mohammed to step aside. The inquiry revealed the tournament was staged without valid insurance cover, and insurance funds were allegedly wired to Hussein's account.
25 April 2026 · The Standard →