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๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ช The Standard

Kenya · EN · https://www.standardmedia.co.ke

About The Standard

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The Standard is published by The Standard Group, which is primarily owned and controlled by the family of the late President Daniel arap Moi and his son Gideon Moi, who is also the chairman of the Kenya African National Union (KANU). As of December 31, 2024, the Moi family controls over two-thirds of the shareholding, with the Kulei family holding an additional significant stake.

Media Bias/Fact Check (MBFC) rates The Standard as Right-Center Biased and Mixed for factual reporting, citing poor sourcing techniques and a historical tendency to omit criticism of the ruling party and report favorably on its owner. The outlet has been noted for occasionally using sensational headlines. Recently, President William Ruto publicly accused The Standard Group of 'extortionist propaganda' and 'blackmail' in response to its critical coverage of his administration, a claim the Standard Group has rejected while defending its editorial independence. The media environment in Kenya is considered partly free, with concerns regarding restrictive laws and harassment of journalists.

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Wamunyoro's report on road to 2027

- Opposition leader Rigathi Gachagua held a 45-day conclave at his residence in Nyeri County, Kenya. - The conclave aimed to develop a formula for identifying a single presidential candidate within thโ€ฆ

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Ruto's trial-and-error presidency

- President William Ruto's administration is characterized by frequent policy changes, leading to claims of a "trial and error" approach. - Critics point to the discarding of previously implemented poโ€ฆ

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House of bribes

- Kenyan MPs and senators allegedly received bribes related to the impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. - These revelations highlight significant corruption within the 13th Parliamโ€ฆ

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The Renaissance: Rise of Sifuna

- Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna led a rally in Kitale town as part of a tour of Kenya's vote-rich Western region. - The tour aimed to gauge the region's political leanings amidst ongoing political realโ€ฆ

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Why police must produce missing man

- Police in Kenya are under pressure to produce a missing man following a fatal shooting. - The shooting has intensified concerns over alleged abductions in the region. - Families of two missing men aโ€ฆ