Steve Mkawale

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Senior Reporter at The Standard (Kenya)

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Used, dumped and silenced: Ruto's path now littered with loyalists left behind

1 week ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Steve Mkawale

Former UDA Secretary General Cleophas Malala. [File, Standard]When they threw their weight behind President William Ruto and helped him win the presidency by rallying support in their backyards, most were optimistic that their stay in Kenya Kwanza would be rewarded.
IHR Calls for Investigation into Gen Z Killings following BBC expose

2 weeks ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Steve Mkawale

CEO Haki Africa Hussein Khalid escape police dragnet along Muindi Mbingu street during Gen Z demos. July 25, 2024. [Jonah Onyango, Standard]The Geneva-based Institute for Human Rights (IHR) has expressed support for the BBC Africa Eye documentary that revealed the police killings of Generation Z protestors in June of last year, urging the government to conduct an investigation.
Ombudsman seeks answers on six candidates sneaked in IEBC interviews

4 weeks ago | informereastafrica.com | Steve Mkawale

The Office of the Ombudsman is seeking clarification regarding the late inclusion of six names in the shortlist for positions at the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC). In an inquiry letter dated April 16, the Commission on Administrative Justice (CAJ) is requesting that the IEBC selection panel clarify the late inclusion of these names to address public concerns about the transparency of the process for selecting new commissioners and the chairperson.
Lame duck: MPs clear Cheptumo, Ruku for Cabinet amid outrage

4 weeks ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Steve Mkawale

Geoffrey Ruku and Hanna Cheptumo approved for the positions of Cabinet Secretaries, [Boniface Okendo, Standard]Parliament is once again in the spotlight due to accusations that it has become an extension of the executive branch. A majority of Kenyans now claim that the legislature has been captured. This time, the approval of two cabinet nominees by President William Ruto has brought the National Assembly into the limelight. Facts FirstThis story continues on The Standard INSiDER.
Gen Kahariri, Haji's remarks on 'Ruto Must Go' draw criticism

1 month ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Steve Mkawale

Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) General Charles Kahariri and the Director-General of the National Intelligence Service (NIS), Norrdin Haji, violated the constitution by engaging in politics. According to the Institute of Human Rights (IHR), the involvement of the country’s top security chiefs in politically charged matters is against their constitutional obligations.
University student jailed 25 years for Valerian Njeri murder

1 month ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Steve Mkawale

The High Court in Naivasha has sentenced a university student to twenty-five years in prison for the murder of a 15-year-old girl five years ago. High Court Judge Grace Nzioka found twenty-two-year-old Fredrick Mwonjoria, a student at Machakos University, guilty of murdering the minor after she allegedly rejected his sexual advances.
Why Rift Valley region values the Ruto-Raila political pact

2 months ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Steve Mkawale

Voters in the Rift Valley region are keenly following the political ramifications of President William Ruto and opposition leader Raila Odinga’s newly cemented partnership. The partnership is perceived to have the potential to reconfigure the country’s political landscape if the two leaders agree to pull together in the same direction in 2027 polls.
Can the UDA, ODM marriage secure Ruto a second term?

2 months ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Steve Mkawale

The country’s political scene changed significantly last Friday as President William Ruto and de facto Leader of Opposition Raila Odinga signed a cooperation pact. The deal, fashioned as a partnership between the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), is seen as a boost to Ruto’s presidency after months of turmoil.
Rights group urges Raila to shun Ruto, strengthen democracy

2 months ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Steve Mkawale

The Institute for Human Rights has urged former Prime Minister Raila Odinga to focus on strengthening democracy in the country and hold President William Ruto to account for human rights violations. They appealed to the ODM leader to turn his focus on piling pressure on President Ruto to tackle the country’s challenges with determination and a clear sense of purpose, saying joining Kenya Kwanza would ruin his democratic credentials.
Beyond barriers: Female politicians redefining motherhood and leadership

Jan 22, 2025 | standardmedia.co.ke | Steve Mkawale

Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika has once again captured national attention, but this time, not for her trailblazing political career. The seasoned politician recently announced that she is on maternity leave, a revelation that has sparked spirited discussions across Kenya and beyond. As the first female governor to give birth while in office, Kihika is not only challenging societal norms but also defying age-related assumptions, being over 50 years old.