Julius Chepkwony

Kenya

Journalist at The Standard (Kenya)

Featured in: Favicon

standardmedia.co.ke Favicon

theworldnews.net Favicon

sde.co.ke

einnews.com Favicon

agriculture.einnews.com

Articles

Residents confused as Ruto lies grow bigger

1 week ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Julius Chepkwony

President William Ruto with is Deputy Kithure Kindiki address residents after the launch of the Sogoo-Melelo-Ololung’a Road on the second day of his tour of Narok County, May 7, 2025. He also officially launched the Amalo Sub-County Office and launched the construction of a Level 4 Hospital at Sogoo Trading Centre in Narok South Constituency.
Residents confused as Ruto lies grow bigger

1 week ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Julius Chepkwony

President William Ruto with is Deputy Kithure Kindiki address residents after the launch of the Sogoo-Melelo-Ololung’a Road on the second day of his tour of Narok County, May 7, 2025. He also officially launched the Amalo Sub-County Office and launched the construction of a Level 4 Hospital at Sogoo Trading Centre in Narok South Constituency.
Residents left confused as Ruto's promises contradict facts, ruling

1 week ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Julius Chepkwony

President William Ruto with is Deputy Kithure Kindiki address residents after the launch of the Sogoo-Melelo-Ololung’a Road on the second day of his tour of Narok County, May 7, 2025. He also officially launched the Amalo Sub-County Office and launched the construction of a Level 4 Hospital at Sogoo Trading Centre in Narok South Constituency. [Kipsang Joseph,Standard]
Mau Forest to be fenced off to stop grabbing: Ruto

1 week ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Julius Chepkwony

President William Ruto during the groundbreaking for the construction of Narok International Airport project in Narok North Constituency on May 6, 2025, as part of his tour of Narok County. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard]President William Ruto has declared that no one will be allowed to encroach on the Mau Forest. Speaking in Narok County during the start of his three-day development tour of the region, Ruto said he will resolve the issues surrounding the vital water tower.
NLC's ill-fated move to withdraw Angata titles led to protests

2 weeks ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Julius Chepkwony

Emurua Dikirr Mp Johanna Ngeno, senator majority leader Aaron Cheruiyot, Former Bomet Governor Isaac Ruto,Belgut Nelson Koech and Inspector general of Police Douglas Kanja during a meeting with residents of Angata Barikoi. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard]In February 2019, the National Land Commission in a Gazette Notice dated March 1, 2019, ordered for revocation of land titles in Moyoi and Section C adjudication area in Narok County.
Ruto's name dragged into bloody Ang'ata land row

2 weeks ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Julius Chepkwony |George Sayagie

From left: Emurua Dikirr Mp Johanna Ngeno, Senate majority leader Aaron Cheruiyot, Former Bomet Governor Isaac Ruto,Belgut MP Nelson Koech and Inspector general of Police Douglas Kanja during a meeting with residents of Angata Barikoi. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard]President William Ruto’s name has been dragged into a bitter land dispute in Trans Mara South, Narok County, that has left six people dead and scores of others injured.
Ruto continues Mt Kenya tour, unveils goodies in Nyandarua

1 month ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Julius Chepkwony

The national government has taken over the completion of J.M. Kariuki Hospital, which was stalled at 48% completion due to a lack of funds from Nyandarua County. President William Ruto, currently on a development tour of the Mt Kenya counties, announced that the hospital will be completed by the end of the year. An additional Sh800 million is required for its completion.
Lawyer who sued for defamation to pay suit cost

1 month ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Julius Chepkwony

A Nakuru-based lawyer has been ordered to pay suit cost after a case he had filed against a businessman was dismissed. Justice Hedwig Ong'udi dismissed lawyer Wilfred Konosi’s suit against Majid Mohamed, saying it lacked merit. Konosi sued Majid for writing a complaint to the Judicial Service Commission. Konosi in 2019 had applied for the position of a judge of the Environment and Lands Court and was shortlisted for the interview.
Unshaken Ruto storms Mount Kenya amid political tensions

1 month ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Julius Chepkwony

President William Ruto made a significant entry into Mt Kenya yesterday, despite concerns that his development tour in the politically challenging region might trigger protests. The choice of Laikipia County as the starting point for his five-day tour was noteworthy, especially following the ‘Nyahururu Declaration’ made by a group of politicians from the area months earlier after former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua was ousted.
How counties ignore SRC orders, blow budget on rent for top officials

2 months ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Julius Chepkwony

Several counties are still pouring millions into rent for governors, deputies, and speakers, ignoring clear directives from the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC). Three years past the SRC’s deadline, many projects intended to build official residences remain stalled or have yet to begin. Back in March 2013, the SRC called for the provision of official homes for high-ranking officials, such as the President, Chief Justice, Governors, and Speakers of both National and County Assemblies.