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  1. May 2026

  2. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeKennedy Kaunda Chairman Tour Guide Association during an interview on Spice FM. …

    'With all due respect, there's no deal': Kaunda breaks silence on bribery claims

  3. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeGithunguri MP Gathoni Wamuchomba during an interview on Spice FM, Standard Group. …

    Kiambu MPs put in spot over health sector claims

  4. The Standard

    … But the Association of Certified Mediators, led by Fanya Mambo Kinuthia, argues that mediation should remain open to professionals from diverse fields.Speaking on Spice FM on Tuesday, May 5, Kinuthia said mediation is part of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) and does not requ …

    Row erupts over who qualifies to mediate disputes in Kenya
  5. April 2026

  6. The Standard

    Senator Veronica Maina during an interview on Spice FM, July 16, 2025. [File, Standard] Senators have urged Parliament, County Assemblies and their respective legislative committees to incorporate a gender analysis in the scrutiny of laws, policies, programmes and budgets before …

    Why Senators are calling for incorporation of gender analysis in legislative scrutiny
Politics

Opposition must offer economic solutions beyond removing Ruto

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Safina Deputy Party Leader Willis Otieno challenged opposition leaders to present economic policies rather than slogans to address Kenya's public debt, unemployment, poverty, and costs of education and healthcare. Otieno argued that removing President Ruto would not automatically resolve these challenges and urged opposition figures to explain how they would tackle them if elected in 2027.

21 October 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 21 October

  1. Opposition must offer economic solutions beyond removing Ruto

    Safina Deputy Party Leader Willis Otieno challenged opposition leaders to present economic policies rather than slogans to address Kenya's public debt, unemployment, poverty, and costs of education and healthcare. Otieno argued that removing President Ruto would not automatically resolve these challenges and urged opposition figures to explain how they would tackle them if elected in 2027.

    21 October 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 14 October

  1. University lecturers maintain strike indefinitely without acceptable government offer

    Kenya Universities Staff Union and allied unions have warned their nationwide strike, which began October 2 over the 2025–2029 collective bargaining agreement, will continue until the government presents an offer addressing their demands for pay adjustments, allowances, and employment benefits. The unions have rejected the government's current proposal and are demanding a counteroffer that meets their demands, while the government says it seeks an agreement that is fair to staff and affordable for universities and the State.

    14 October 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 8 October

  1. Are flights safe amid Kenya's confirmed Ebola case?

    Kenya has confirmed its first imported Ebola case after a passenger travelled from the Democratic Republic of Congo through Uganda. Ebola is not airborne and spreads through direct contact with blood or body fluids of infected people; the World Health Organisation has assessed the risk of transmission during air travel as low, though precautions including hand hygiene and avoiding contact with sick persons' body fluids remain important.

    8 October 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 5 October

  1. Political analyst: boardroom politics losing grip to voter power

    Political analyst Mary Kathomi said boardroom political arrangements are becoming irrelevant as Kenya enters a new political era where power shifts back to the people. She urged politicians to listen to voters' needs and warned that those who ignore the electorate will face punishment.

    5 October 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 29 September

  1. Opposition leaders pledge united voice by end of December

    The United Opposition says it will speak with one voice by December as parties work to overcome differences and settle on a common political position ahead of 2027. DCP director Stanley Kimure said opposition leaders would commit to supporting whichever presidential candidate is picked, though the opposition has yet to agree on how to select a joint flagbearer.

    29 September 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 23 September

  1. Wa Muthende calls for shift away from kingpin politics

    Mbeere North MP Leo Wa Muthende has warned that political kingpins could breed dictatorship and called for a shift towards spokesperson-style leadership ahead of the 2027 General Election, urging voters to assess leaders based on their records, vision and plans rather than their association with dominant political figures.

    23 September 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 22 September

  1. MP Zaheer Jhanda defends giving money to political supporters

    Nyaribari Chache MP Zaheer Jhanda says giving handouts to supporters is for empowerment, not political gain, and that he uses his own money to support small businesses, women vendors, and community groups in his constituency.

    22 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 18 September

  1. Medical experts advise genotype testing before marriage

    Experts recommend couples undergo genotype testing before marriage to understand the risk of passing inherited blood disorders, particularly sickle cell disease, to their children. Knowing one's genotype allows couples to make informed decisions about their future and understand the risks of inherited conditions.

    18 September 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 17 September

  1. Nyakera proposes parallel tallying system for 2027 election

    Citizens Party Nairobi patron Irungu Nyakera has called for a parallel tallying system to verify results transmitted through the official electoral system in the 2027 General Election, saying it would help curb interference during result transmission. He also proposed stationing agents at polling centres to monitor the process from ballot box arrival through result transmission.

    17 September 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 16 September

  1. El Niño climate pattern to bring above-normal rainfall to Kenya

    El Niño, a natural climate pattern that warms the Pacific Ocean and alters atmospheric circulation, is expected to bring above-normal rainfall to Kenya during the October-December season; experts urge communities and authorities to prepare for hazards accompanying heavier rains.

    16 September 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 9 September

  1. Migori governor calls for constitutional conference on devolution

    Migori Governor Ochillo Ayacko has called for a national constitutional conference to revisit devolution, arguing that more than a decade in, counties remain constrained by held-back funds and legal "clawbacks." He noted devolution has shifted development toward local needs and advanced healthcare, roads, and industrialisation, citing Migori's progress toward an international airport and tourism development.

    9 September 2026 · The Standard →

  2. Counties struggle with health worker deals negotiated by national government

    County governments are shouldering the cost of health agreements negotiated by the national government without receiving adequate resources, according to Murang'a Deputy Governor Stephen Munania. The problem is particularly acute with collective bargaining agreements affecting nurses, some unresolved since 2017, leaving counties responsible for paying health workers despite budget constraints.

    9 September 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 8 September

  1. Wanjiru accuses Nairobi regime of stealing her development vision

    Nairobi gubernatorial aspirant Bishop Margaret Wanjiru has accused the county administration of stealing her development vision and failing to implement it, citing corruption, poor drainage, waste mismanagement, and water shortages as persistent city problems.

    8 September 2026 · The Standard →

  2. Political analyst urges voters to drive change ahead of 2027 election

    Political analyst Abbie Zuena has challenged Kenyans to lead efforts for political change ahead of the 2027 General Election, warning that changing political alliances alone will not deliver better governance. She argues the shift must involve voters and all generations, and questioned whether politicians backing a one-term administration are united on who should lead it.

    8 September 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 4 September

  1. Kenya's maternal mortality ratio remains unacceptably high, experts warn

    Kenya's maternal mortality ratio stands at 355 deaths per 100,000 live births according to the 2022 Kenya Demographic and Health Survey, translating to nearly 5,000 preventable deaths annually and far exceeding the country's 2030 target of fewer than 70 deaths per 100,000 live births. Health and legal experts say gaps in care continue to cost women's and girls' lives despite official promises of reform.

    4 September 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 3 September

  1. EAC integration must include respect for law and justice

    Lawyer Muthoni Mburu has argued that East African Community member states should match their rhetoric on regional cooperation with respect for their own constitutions and justice systems. She cited the case of Ugandan opposition leader Dr Kizza Besigye, who was seized from Nairobi in November 2024 and returned to Uganda to face treason charges, saying such actions violate legal principles.

    3 September 2026 · The Standard →

  2. MP Kariuki: Ruto retains chance to win back Mt Kenya region

    Ndia MP George Kariuki said President William Ruto still stands a chance of winning back Mt Kenya ahead of the 2027 General Election, pointing to development projects as his strongest card and arguing it remains too early to conclude the region has abandoned Ruto. Kariuki attributed the region's cooling relationship with the government partly to the fallout between Ruto and former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, though he noted the rift can still be mended.

    3 September 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 1 September

  1. Political analyst urges Ruto to reconsider 2027 re-election bid

    Political analyst Barrack Muluka has challenged President William Ruto to reconsider seeking re-election in 2027, citing alleged human rights violations, police killings, and political violence under his administration. Muluka argued that Kenya needs stronger implementation of existing constitutional safeguards rather than new laws, and questioned how the government could assure protection from enforced disappearances while concerns over police conduct persist.

    1 September 2026 · The Standard →

  2. Red Cross warns 46 counties face flood risk from El Niño rains

    The Kenya Red Cross has warned that 46 of Kenya's 47 counties risk above-average rainfall in coming months, cautioning that weak drainage and blocked flood paths could turn the rains into disaster. The warning comes as the Kenya Meteorological Department forecasts above-average rainfall across more than 40 counties during the October-to-December short rains.

    1 September 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 26 August

  1. Funyula MP warns against ethnic politics ahead of 2027 election

    Funyula MP Wilberforce Ojiambo has cautioned against the use of tribal and regional formations to pursue political interests, saying such an approach threatens national unity and cohesion. Speaking on Spice FM, Ojiambo said ethnic and regional zoning is destructive and driven by those seeking to advance specific political agendas ahead of the 2027 General Election.

    26 August 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 25 August

  1. CBE system risks being undermined by inequality, expert warns

    Education expert Otieno Agolla warns that Kenya's Competency-Based Education system, though sound in principle, risks being undermined by deep inequalities in schools, weak foundational learning, and poor teacher preparation. He cited data showing 41 percent of Grade Seven learners are not acquiring expected literacy and numeracy competencies, and traced the problem to inadequate investment in Early Childhood Development Education.

    25 August 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 21 August

  1. Health unions blame inadequate financing for Kenya's healthcare crisis

    Kenya Union of Clinical Officers and Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union officials say healthcare challenges stem from inadequate and delayed financing, and that reforms cannot succeed without sufficient resources. They urged the government to prioritise healthcare financing and implement a mechanism to ensure health facilities are paid amounts owed to them, particularly reimbursements from insurers.

    21 August 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 20 August

  1. UDA, Safina officials spar over defections ahead of 2027 election

    Political analysts describe defections from President Ruto's administration as acts of self-preservation. Safina Secretary-General Joakim Simiyu questioned the timing of departures, while UDA Homa Bay County chairman Kennedy Obuya argued that leaders should account for their records rather than abandon the government ahead of 2027.

    20 August 2026 · The Standard →

  2. Wasaga urges independent state bodies to enforce law impartially

    Advocate Peter Simba Wasaga has called for independent state institutions like the DCI and ODPP to enforce the law without regard to political alliances, arguing this would curb political intolerance ahead of the 2027 General Election. He criticised remarks by political leaders from both government and opposition following clashes at a Linda Mwananchi rally in Homa Bay County, saying inflammatory statements are wrong regardless of political affiliation.

    20 August 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 19 August

  1. Media stakeholders warn attacks on journalists create information blackout

    Kenya Union of Journalists and a High Court advocate have warned that attacks on journalists and destruction of their equipment during political events prevent Kenyans from accessing information, violating constitutional protections including freedom to seek and impart information. The Media Council of Kenya reports that 18 journalists and at least two drivers have been assaulted or injured in the past two months.

    19 August 2026 · The Standard →

  2. Criminal liability does not expire, Maanzo warns sponsors of goons

    Makueni Senator Dan Maanzo warned politicians sponsoring political goons that criminal liability does not expire, and called on President William Ruto to end tolerance of poll violence. His comments followed violence during a Linda Mwananchi rally in Homa Bay on Sunday where property was destroyed and journalists were assaulted.

    19 August 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 18 August

  1. Teachers' unions seek clear TSC social media misconduct rules

    Teachers' unions want the TSC to define what constitutes misconduct under its new social media directive before enforcement, warning that vague rules could be misused to intimidate educators. They are pushing for wider consultation and clarity on what is prohibited, particularly for content created outside school premises and working hours.

    18 August 2026 · The Standard →

  2. Gatundu South MP Kagombe switches to DCP from UDA

    Gatundu South MP Gabriel Kagombe has defended leaving the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) for the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP), citing a poll showing constituents' overwhelming support for the move and frustrations he experienced as a legislator. The switch reunites him with former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, whom he had voted to impeach in October 2024.

    18 August 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 14 August

  1. Staff shortages cripple Kenya's public hospital care quality

    Kenya lacks sufficient health workers to meet patient demand in public and private facilities, according to stakeholders. The shortage has led to long queues, burnout among nurses, and reduced individual patient attention, with only three nurses available per 10,000 people against a recommended minimum of 25.

    14 August 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 13 August

  1. Lawyer tells Ruto to resign if Constitution constrains him

    Lawyer and political analyst Fanya Mambo Kinuthia has told President William Ruto to resign if he considers the Constitution an obstacle to governing Kenya, accusing him of failing to deliver on promises and citing the government's handling of 2024 Gen Z protests and questions over missing protesters.

    13 August 2026 · The Standard →

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