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Jan 15, 2025 | 
standardmedia.co.ke | Benjamin Imende
Kenya’s security agencies are now facing serious accusations of violating human rights, including abductions, torture, and even killing the very people they are meant to protect. Officers tasked with upholding the law have allegedly become its violators, with accusations of forcibly removing individuals from their homes, matatus, and social gatherings — particularly targeting those who dare to challenge the government.
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Jan 14, 2025 | 
standardmedia.co.ke | Benjamin Imende
In a stark contrast to the hype that surrounded President William Ruto’s much-publicized nationwide livestock vaccination campaign towards the end of last year, talk about the initiative seems hushed. Questions are emerging about the government’s preparedness to execute the ambitious project, which has attracted widespread criticism. Veterinary doctors are sounding the alarm over logistical hurdles as government officials and UDA politicians remain conspicuously silent.
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Jan 13, 2025 | 
standardmedia.co.ke | Benjamin Imende
Barely halfway into his presidency, William Ruto appears to be grappling with mounting internal discord, raising questions about the stability of his Cabinet. Cabinet Secretaries have taken the unprecedented step of openly criticizing the government they serve. High-profile rejections of key appointments and whispers of dissatisfaction among insiders suggest a simmering crisis.
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Jan 12, 2025 | 
standardmedia.co.ke | Benjamin Imende
In a cramped tin-roofed shack in Githogoro slum in Nairobi, Jane Waithera faces the same challenge every morning — finding money to feed her three children. She does menial jobs — washing clothes, cleaning houses, selling vegetables — but the rising cost of food leaves her struggling to keep her family afloat. “It doesn’t matter how hard I work; it’s never enough,” she says, her eyes reflecting the exhaustion of countless days spent chasing survival.
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Jan 12, 2025 | 
standardmedia.co.ke | Benjamin Imende
The police fleet is facing a crisis, with vehicles stalling nationwide due to the government’s failure to pay for maintenance and fuel. As a result, officers are now dipping into their personal funds to keep a limited number of vehicles running, endangering the National Police Service (NPS) ability to maintain law and order.
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Jan 7, 2025 | 
standardmedia.co.ke | Benjamin Imende |Steve Mkawale
In what is perceived as a shrinking democratic space under the Kenya Kwanza administration, a chilling wave of fear continues to grip those who dare to speak out. With human rights deteriorating, an unsettling number of individuals are coming forward to reveal sinister threats and intimidation from officers believed to be linked to government agencies.
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Dec 10, 2024 | 
standardmedia.co.ke | Benjamin Imende
In what political commentators are describing as a bold political maneuver, President William Ruto is strategically reshaping Kenya’s political landscape as he lays the foundation for both his first-term legacy and his 2027 re-election bid. His recent outreach to former political rivals, including fourth President Uhuru Kenyatta and opposition leader Raila Odinga, has sparked speculation about his intentions and the future of Kenyan politics.
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Dec 9, 2024 | 
standardmedia.co.ke | Benjamin Imende
President William Ruto yesterday held closed-door talks with his predecessor, Uhuru Kenyatta, aimed at solidifying his hold on power amidst increasing opposition and criticism of his administration. The meeting came at a time when Ruto’s government is facing intense scrutiny over public sector service delivery and alleged human rights violations, including widespread abductions.
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Dec 9, 2024 | 
standardmedia.co.ke | Benjamin Imende
In a move to gauge the nation’s political temperatures, The Standard has learned that the Kenya Kwanza administration has turned to the National Intelligence Service (NIS) to conduct a nationwide public opinion. This strategy is said to be part of efforts to salvage the waning trust in the government. It zeroes in on critical pain points that dominate Kenyans’ lives such as insecurity, financial scandals, unfulfilled job creation pledges, a faltering healthcare system and high cost of living.
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Dec 8, 2024 | 
standardmedia.co.ke | Benjamin Imende
In a bid to diversify government revenue, the President William Ruto administration seeks to tap into the vast financial resources of the global diaspora with a groundbreaking Diaspora Bond aimed at raising half a trillion shillings in the first quarter of 2025. Traditionally, the government has relied on increasing taxes and borrowing from development partners, including banks, non-governmental organizations, and foreign governments.
