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Brian Otieno

Supremacy wars force Ruto into shelving Migori trip

President William Ruto returns to Nyanza on Thursday, for a four-day tour of the region amid wrangles that have forced a change of plans.

By Brian Otieno 3 days ago

Supremacy wars force Ruto into shelving Migori trip

Gachagua bullies Mt Kenya musicians into submission after visit

Gachagua bullies Mt Kenya musicians into submission after visit

By Brian Otieno 4 days ago

Kanja under pressure to arrest Gachagua over incitement claims

Kanja under pressure to arrest Gachagua over incitement claims

By Brian Otieno and Fidelis Mogaka 4 days ago

Senator Orwoba in court yet again, where her political dreams died!

Senator Orwoba in court yet again, where her political dreams died!

By Maryann Muganda and Brian Otieno 7 days ago

Concerns as rise in strong-arm rule in East Africa goes unabated

A fresh wave of growing intolerance is sweeping across governments in East Africa, a region that has historically seemed half-hearted about embracing democratic principles.

By Brian Otieno and Fiddelis Mogaka 7 days ago

Concerns as rise in strong-arm rule in East Africa goes unabated

We're not shifting loyalty to China, MP assures US

A US senator said it is time for the country to review its relationship with Nairobi

By Brian Otieno 8 days ago

We're not shifting loyalty to China, MP assures US

Koech: Kenya not changing allegiance to China

Belgut lawmaker Nelson Koech has moved to assure the United States that Kenya is not switching allegiance to China.

By Brian Otieno 8 days ago

Koech: Kenya not changing allegiance to China

Ruto travels back to Nyanza on a strategy that won him Mt Kenya

President William Ruto will launch road and electric infrastructure projects, as well as commission some affordable housing units, among other State-sponsored programmes.

By Brian Otieno 28 days ago

Ruto travels back to Nyanza on a strategy that won him Mt Kenya

No Job? Don't worry! Pack your bags, Waziri Alfie has a plan majuu

Alfie has a strange fetish for "abroad" stuff. As governor of Machakos, he constructed an office that resembles the United States' White House.

By Brian Otieno 28 days ago

No Job? Don't worry! Pack your bags, Waziri Alfie has a plan majuu

Selfish interests, thirst for power is the glue that holds coalitions

Opposition coalitions feature principals, deemed to be equals, but are never really equals.

By Brian Otieno 28 days ago

Selfish interests, thirst for power is the glue that holds coalitions

Matiang'i joins Gachagua, Kalonzo team in talks for new coalition

A host of opposition politicians on Tuesday met in Nairobi, signalling the formation of a new coalition to challenge President William Ruto in 2027.

By Brian Otieno 1 month ago

Matiang'i joins Gachagua, Kalonzo team in talks for new coalition

UDA has ghost workers on State payroll, former SG Malala claims

Former United Democratic Alliance Secretary General Cleophas Malala now claims he was "forced" by the party's leadership to pay "ghost workers" during his tenure at the party.

By Brian Otieno 1 month ago

UDA has ghost workers on State payroll, former SG Malala claims

Revealed: UDA's tax evasion

Former UDA Secretary General Cleophas Malala has sensationally placed President William Ruto's party at the centre of a multi-million-shilling tax evasion scandal involving unremitted taxes.

By Brian Otieno 1 month ago

Revealed: UDA's tax evasion

'UDA poll materials smuggled into country'

Election gadgets used in the UDA grassroots elections held last year were "smuggled" into the country, the party's former Secretary General, Cleophas Malala claims.

By Brian Otieno 1 month ago

'UDA poll materials smuggled into country'

Waziri Ruku: Giant who talks big and might just run every ministry

New Public Service CS's huge steps and fiery tongue are lighting up ministries faster than dry firewood.

By Brian Otieno 1 month ago

Waziri Ruku: Giant who talks big and might just run every ministry

Critics predict clouds over State House, Ruto forecasts long reign

Perhaps the strongest evidence that Ruto is no pushover is the fact that he defeated Raila, a State-backed candidate, in the last election.

By Brian Otieno 1 month ago

Critics predict clouds over State House, Ruto forecasts long reign

Being female, educated doesn't make one fit for Gender docket

Victim shaming only does one thing: Embolden perpetrators and discourage victims from seeking help.

By Brian Otieno, Faith Wekesa 1 month ago

Being female, educated doesn't make one fit for Gender docket

Cheruiyot: Ruto's court poet who weeps more than the bereaved

Since Kenyatta's fallout with Ruto, Cheruiyot earned his major role involves telling his master whatever he wants to hear and branding critics haters.

By Brian Otieno 1 month ago

Cheruiyot: Ruto's court poet who weeps more than the bereaved

Mounting rebellion tests the unity pillars of Ruto-Raila's broad-based union

ODM leaders are at loggerheads over support for broad-based government.Raila says he is observing the debate before they can deliberate on matter.

By Brian Otieno 1 month ago

Mounting rebellion tests the unity pillars of Ruto-Raila's broad-based union

Gachagua claims his life in danger

Former DP says attempts on his life began after his impeachment last October. He points at planned attacks at his homes in Nairobi and Nyeri.

By Brian Otieno 1 month ago

Gachagua claims his life in danger

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."

By Brian Otieno 1 month ago

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

Ruto, Gachagua treat Kenyans to circus with wild claims

President Ruto and former DP Gachagua are rolling in the mud, each trying as hard as possible to get the other dirtier.

By Brian Otieno 1 month ago

Ruto, Gachagua treat Kenyans to circus with wild claims

Echoes of oppression: Play that ruffled government a sneak peek into current realities

The echoes of a play whose performance for a national audience aborted has captivated the nation and exposed the fissures between the government its critics and the general citizenry.

By Brian Otieno and Esther Nyambura 1 month ago

Echoes of oppression: Play that ruffled government a sneak peek into current realities

Regulating net: Tug of war between online freedoms and societal order

Pronouncements from officials suggest the internet has become a den of goons. Curing the headache, however, is splitting opinion, with worries over stifling freedoms.

By Brian Otieno and Winfrey Owino 1 month ago

Regulating net: Tug of war between online freedoms and societal order

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

President William Ruto was the portrait of an optimist who believed he would achieve lofty promises. But now there is public discontent over a seemingly broken system.

By Brian Otieno 1 month ago

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

LSK to Kanja: Resign if you cannot apologise for addressing rally

Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja is under siege following his decision to attend and address a political rally in Kieni, Nyeri County, on Tuesday.

By Brian Otieno and Okumu Modachi 1 month ago

LSK to Kanja: Resign if you cannot apologise for addressing rally

Queries as police boss IG Kanja addresses Ruto political rally

The Standard challenged him on the video clip that shows Kanja address the Kieni rally, which has since circulated online.

By Brian Otieno 1 month ago

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.

By Brian Otieno 1 month ago

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.

By Brian Otieno 1 month ago

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

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.

By Brian Otieno 2 months ago

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

By Brian Otieno 2 months ago

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

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.

By Brian Otieno 2 months ago

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

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.

By Brian Otieno 2 months ago

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.

By Brian Otieno 2 months ago

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.

By Brian Otieno 2 months ago

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

Raila allies gain ground in new PS reshuffle

Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has won big in the latest shake-up of Principal Secretaries some of his allies landed nominations as heads of newly created departments.

By Brian Otieno and Benjamin Imende 2 months ago

Raila allies gain ground in new PS reshuffle

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.

By Brian Otieno 2 months ago

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."

By Brian Otieno 2 months ago

Dutch King challenges Ruto on respect for human rights

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?

By Brian Otieno 2 months ago

President of handshakes: Raila wins every time he loses

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.

By Brian Otieno 2 months ago

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

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.

By Brian Otieno 2 months ago

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.

By Brian Otieno 2 months ago

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.

By Brian Otieno 2 months ago

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

Raila grows cold feet, sends mixed signals on Ruto deal

Raila said it is Ruto who came for him and that he is still fighting for all Kenyans. He faulted SHA, high taxes and spoke of the chaos after 2022 elections.

By George Njunge and Brian Otieno 2 months ago

Raila grows cold feet, sends mixed signals on Ruto deal

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