01 · OpinionBroad based government must deliver a public bargain
Cooperation deserves a fair hearing—and an open record of what it delivers, what it costs and what remains unresolved.
18 October 20269 min read
People in power · Kenya
William Ruto
President of Kenya
WHY THEY MATTER
The decisions, alliances and pressure points shaping William Ruto’s presidency and the governing coalition.
Stories on William Ruto
Current archive01 · Opinion02 · OpinionRuto’s road programme needs a public progress report
Supporting the infrastructure programme means making its payments, progress and deadlines open to public scrutiny.
12 October 20268 min read
03 · Kenya · PoliticsDuale proposes alliance of marginalised communities behind Ruto
The Health Cabinet Secretary outlines a political mobilisation plan ahead of the 2027 election.
12 October 20264 min read
04 · Kenya · PoliticsNatembeya challenges Ruto over credit for Trans Nzoia market
The governor says county and World Bank funding built the project, as the President attacks opposition to his development agenda.
12 October 20264 min read
05 · Kenya · PoliticsRuto’s buffalo milk proposal puts dairy diversification on the agenda
The President wants new dairy breeds explored as households face pressure from reduced milk supplies.
12 October 20264 min read
06 · Kenya · EconomyDangote shares: Kenyans are buying Lagos, not Lamu
The CMA has cleared a route for Kenyans to buy into Dangote’s Nigerian refinery for about Sh492. The offer closes 13 October. It is not a stake in the Lamu project.
8 October 20265 min read
07 · Kenya · PoliticsSifuna presses for refinery disclosure as Ruto directs critics to Parliament
The dispute centres on disclosure of commitments, while official accounts describe planned refinery capacity and construction mobilisation.
4 October 20264 min read
08 · Kenya · PoliticsRuto adds Sh7.5bn housing pledge to Lamu refinery push as land questions persist
The housing pledge and proposed residents’ committee sit alongside unresolved land and allocation questions.
4 October 20264 min read
09 · Kenya · PoliticsStandard protest puts press protection in focus as DCI outlines election-security priorities
The company reports police protection at its headquarters; a separate DCI briefing outlines election-security priorities.
4 October 20264 min read
10 · Kenya · AccountabilityNew Politrack poll puts Ruto ahead: the questions behind the headline numbers
A reported September survey places Ruto ahead. Sample selection, fieldwork dates and methodological disclosure determine what readers can responsibly conclude.
1 October 20265 min read
11 · Kenya · PoliticsSenators dispute Cabinet delegation’s effect on oversight
Senators have clashed over seven Cabinet secretaries accompanying President William Ruto to the United Nations General Assembly, according to a report published on 24 September by The Standard’s TNX platform.
26 September 20265 min read
12 · Kenya · PoliticsRuto’s New York agenda puts Lamu refinery and AI partnerships in focus
State House sets out investment meetings and digital-policy priorities for the 81st UN General Assembly.
20 September 20261 min read
13 · Kenya · PoliticsRuto opens Kendu Bay market and sets out Homa Bay project pledges
The President links completed market facilities with wider road, lake-transport and housing commitments.
20 September 20261 min read
14 · Kenya · PoliticsMatiang’i challenges Ruto over the place of opposition in public life
The Jubilee presidential hopeful says criticism of government is democratic participation after Ruto’s remarks about Uhuru Kenyatta.
20 September 20261 min read