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Brian Otieno

Waziri retreated to pristine beaches, but his ears foiled the vacation

Our good Waziri has yet to issue a statement about whether 13 to 17-year-olds would be tear-gassed for staging a play “in any other country.”

Waziri retreated to pristine beaches, but his ears foiled the vacation

Ruto, Gachagua treat Kenyans to circus with wild claims

Ruto, Gachagua treat Kenyans to circus with wild claims

Are Kenyans judging Ruto too harshly or has he just failed?

Are Kenyans judging Ruto too harshly or has he just failed?

Queries as police boss IG Kanja addresses Ruto political rally

Queries as police boss IG Kanja addresses Ruto political rally

Feuding Ruto, Gachagua and the transactional Kenyan politics

President William Ruto’s sensationally claimed that former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua demanded Sh10 billion to champion his cause in the Mount Kenya region.

Feuding Ruto, Gachagua and the transactional Kenyan politics

Are Raila and his men in Ruto's Cabinet breaking their oath of secrecy?

Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, a stranger to the Kenya Kwanza administration, has recently seemed like a man deep within the government.

Are Raila and his men in Ruto's Cabinet breaking their oath of secrecy?

From cheers to jeers: How Mt Kenya crumbled on Ruto's feet

At the height of his popularity, Ruto could show up anywhere in the region unannounced and draw joyful crowds.

From cheers to jeers: How Mt Kenya crumbled on Ruto's feet

Opposition could be digging own grave by underestimating Dr Ruto

Raila bagged 1.9 million votes from Nyanza, the majority of which he could hand to Ruto. This could plug the Mt Kenya region deficit, which gave him 1.6 million votes in 2022.

Opposition could be digging own grave by underestimating Dr Ruto

Justin Muturi is 'just out' of a job, walks tall than swallow his pride

JB had openly challenged his boss, enough to earn him a sacking. He may now celebrate his exit from a ‘toxic’ relationship, where he was labelled ‘incompetent

Justin Muturi is 'just out' of a job, walks tall than swallow his pride

Muturi's AG tenure: Legal blunders, ignored advice and bitter exit

To some, former Public Service CS Justin Muturi might seem unafraid of goading the Head of State into sacking him while to others, he could pass off as eager to prop himself in the Mt Kenya region.

Muturi's AG tenure: Legal blunders, ignored advice and bitter exit

Kisiang'ani's tea with media comes to the end with a bitter aftertaste

He earned a spot as a regular on morning TV shows and wrote a column in Kenya’s bold newspaper — The Standard. later he turn on the media.

Kisiang'ani's tea with media comes to the end with a bitter aftertaste

Raila's influence in government grows as allies clinch key posts

The latest hand in government by the opposition leader is the PSs appointment. He has also assumed the second in command during presidential functions.

Raila's influence in government grows as allies clinch key posts

Security agencies were warned of Baragoi attack that killed six

Intelligence briefs seen by The Standard reveal the National Intelligence Services warned of the March 10 attack in Kilepoi, Baragoi a day before the raid.

Security agencies were warned of Baragoi attack that killed six

Dutch King challenges Ruto on respect for human rights

King Willem-Alexander urged President William Ruto to ensure rights and freedoms of Kenyans are respected, challenging him to uphold “human rights, good governance and accountability.”

Dutch King challenges Ruto on respect for human rights

Two edged sword: Raila-Ruto deal can build, destroy country at will

Since they closed ranks last July, Ruto and Raila have shown how much power they wield jointly.

Two edged sword: Raila-Ruto deal can build, destroy country at will

President of handshakes: Raila wins every time he loses

Five times he has contested the presidency; four times he has come back singing he has been robbed. Some within his backyard have often wondered why he does not also steal?

President of handshakes: Raila wins every time he loses

Ruto halts charges for IDs as Kenyans pile more pressure

President William Ruto on Thursday made a U-turn on his controversial policy of imposing charges on national identity cards, and directed that the Sh300 fee be scrapped.

Ruto halts charges for IDs as Kenyans pile more pressure

Ruto's packed weekday rallies a sign of lack of jobs in the city

President William Ruto’s tour of the city possibly highlighted Kenya’s unemployment crisis, which his government is struggling to address.

Ruto's packed weekday rallies a sign of lack of jobs in the city

Ruto's scorecard vs reality: Is Kenya Kwanza delivering on promises?

According to Mzalendo’s data, 106 pledges are yet to be initiated, 23 have been broken, and eight have stalled.

Ruto's scorecard vs reality: Is Kenya Kwanza delivering on promises?

The numerical edge in the Ruto, Raila pact

In Raila, Ruto has a proven mobiliser of votes. In 2022, Raila secured more than 6.9 million votes, trailing the president’s 7.1 million.

The numerical edge in the Ruto, Raila pact

Pushed by critics to the wall, Ruto needed Raila for survival

Bagging former Prime Minister Raila Odinga and getting him to formally commit to a co-operation agreement, undoubtedly, handed the President Ruto a political lifeline.

Pushed by critics to the wall, Ruto needed Raila for survival

Anxiety as nation awaits Raila's big reveal on how he'll engage with Ruto

The country is awaiting a declaration from former Prime Minister Raila Odinga on how he and and President William Ruto are going to engage going forward with bated breath.

Anxiety as nation awaits Raila's big reveal on how he'll engage with Ruto

Sakaja's bizarre waste banquet shakes Nairobi

Sakaja’s goal was to bring back sanity to the city. From the garbage dumping events of last week, many must have been fooled by Sakaja’s definition of sanity.

Sakaja's bizarre waste banquet shakes Nairobi

Kalonzo struggles for support as allies and opportunies slip away

Former Vice-President Kalonzo Musyoka has several friends surrounding him, but few appear fully committed to backing his presidential ambitions.

Kalonzo struggles for support as allies and opportunies slip away

Ruto, Raila coalition deal 'as good as done'

President William Ruto and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga's meeting in Mombasa set the stage for a political arrangement.

Ruto, Raila coalition deal 'as good as done'

Riggy G: Raila Odinga will be president if he joins us

Gachagua asks former PM Raila Odinga to reject president’s overtures ahead of 2027. Says he is listening to the ground and seeking out other leaders for a strong alliance.

Riggy G: Raila Odinga will be president if he joins us

Is Ruto helpless without Raila?

Without Raila, Ruto looks wounded, so much so that everyone seems to want to duel him.

Is Ruto helpless without Raila?

Wafula Chebukati: Hero or villain?

Former IEBC boss Wafula Chebukati was many things to many people but he was never shy to speak his mind

Wafula Chebukati: Hero or villain?

Addis race: Raila concedes defeat but stands tall

The former Prime Minister stood bold, finding words in a tough moment. He accepted the loss, saying that he was confident that his friends had supported him.

Addis race: Raila concedes defeat but stands tall

Intrigues of Raila's AUC loss

Ahead of the crucial vote, Kenya was at a bad place over the conflict in Eastern DR Congo, amid accusations that Nairobi favoured Rwanda

Intrigues of Raila's AUC loss

Ruto on campaign overdrive as Raila stares at AUC moment of truth

On Friday President William Ruto met Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy and five other presidents to lobby for Kenya's candidate Raila Odinga.

Ruto on campaign overdrive as Raila stares at AUC moment of truth

Ruto lands in Addis for high-stakes AUC election

President William Ruto arrived in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, two days before 35 African Heads of State and their representatives vote for Moussa Faki Mahamat’s replacement as AUC chairperson.

Ruto lands in Addis for high-stakes AUC election

Blunders Raila and Ruto hope to avoid in bid for Africa's top seat

Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga on Wednesday made a stop in Bujumbura, Burundi, in a last-minute campaign for his candidature to replace Moussa Faki Mahamat as the AUC chairman.

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Blunders Raila and Ruto hope to avoid in bid for Africa's top seat

We're footing our Addis bills, MPs say

Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga will be seeking to succeed Moussa Faki Mahamat as the AUC chairperson on Saturday.Reports indicate that a host of MPs will be part of the entourage.

By 2 months ago

We're footing our Addis bills, MPs say

Raila Odinga's defining moment is finally here

49 Heads of state and government from across the continent meet in Addis Ababa on Saturday and Sunday to vote as Ruto hopes backing Raila’s bid pays off.

By 2 months ago

Raila Odinga's defining moment is finally here

ODM moves to solidify its grip on Western amid Ruto's onslaught

The opposition party has been in existence since 2005 after winning a referendum. Today, 10,000 delegates will converge at the Bukhungu stadium in Kakamega.

By 2 months ago

ODM moves to solidify its grip on Western amid Ruto's onslaught

Raila takes the upper hand in Parliament after court decision

After a court ruling, Raila’s Azimio coalition now holds the majority in Parliament, shifting the balance of power with President Ruto, left at Raila’s mercy facing mounting challenges.

By 2 months ago

Raila takes the upper hand in Parliament after court decision

Raila AUC chair bid advances as 28 votes secured

Raila’s secretariat claims they have secured the support of 28 nations. With 49 states voting, the winner needs 33 votes to win in the first round.

By 2 months ago

Raila AUC chair bid advances as 28 votes secured

Raila AUC chair bid backed by 28 nations, campaign secretariat says

He needs to secure at least two-thirds of the votes from 49 AU member states to win in the first round. So far, Raila can count on the support of East African Community nations.

By 2 months ago

Raila AUC chair bid backed by 28 nations, campaign secretariat says

Ruto, Raila to share podium at Nyanza investment conference

President William Ruto and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga are scheduled to share a podium this week at the Nyanza International Investment Conference in Kisumu.

By 2 months ago

Ruto, Raila to share podium at Nyanza investment conference

Raila's AUC bid-Ruto support confusion leaves allies guessing

Although in campaigning for the opposition veteran, Ruto leaves no stone unturned, Raila recently said there was no one taking him to the AU, suggesting support is not a favour.

By 2 months ago

Raila's AUC bid-Ruto support confusion leaves allies guessing

Oscar Sudi's silence in Parliament speaks louder than words

Sudi recently spoke about respect for elders, warning the youth against placing their God-ordained leaders inside coffins.

By 2 months ago

Oscar Sudi's silence in Parliament speaks louder than words

How DR Congo conflict affects Raila's AUC bid

The general feeling within the DRC’s top brass was that Kenya had been siding with Rwanda in the conflict, with the attack on the Kenyan embassy showing that such feelings linger.

By 2 months ago

How DR Congo conflict affects Raila's AUC bid

Papa wa Roma: Moses Wetang'ula's 'holy' politics and divine survival skills

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula has mastered survival tactics in an unpredictable political landscape. He balances loyalty with political independence, staying relevant.

By 2 months ago

Papa wa Roma: Moses Wetang'ula's 'holy' politics and divine survival skills

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