Page 1: The Standard Newspaper reports that President William Ruto, once a self-styled reformer, now faces growing public anger over unfulfilled promises. His administration is accused of ruling through control rather than justice, with Gen Z protests demanding accountability as his earlier populist rhetoric backfires.
Page 2: Highlights the sudden exit of top directors at road agencies, allegedly ousted for diverging from the Kenya Kwanza agenda. Debates also focus on disbanding Kura and Kerra, with claims their mandates became redundant after devolution.
Page 3: Covers the abandonment of 18 babies with disabilities at KNH since January, with dedicated nurses stepping in to provide care and therapy. The story underscores the struggles of vulnerable children and the compassion of healthcare workers.
Page 4: Reports on embattled DIG Lagay’s planned return to work on July 22 amid an ongoing murder case. The High Court will rule on whether his voluntary stepping aside was legally valid.
Page 5: Details teachers’ strike threats over unpaid funds and delayed CBA negotiations, with unions accusing TSC of neglect. Separately, Senator Omtata criticizes Ruto for framing criticism as ethnically motivated, calling it unbecoming of a leader.
Page 6: Revisits Ruto’s unfulfilled campaign promises, particularly to “hustlers,” with public anger growing over economic hardships. His past attacks on the Uhuru regime are now seen as ironic given similar grievances under his rule.
Page 7: Warns of a potential youth revolution fueled by unemployment, with experts accusing the government of failing young people. Ruto’s rhetorical question—“Did youths have jobs before me?”—has drawn backlash for seeming out of touch.
Page 8: Describes Ruto’s fragile leadership amid protests and eroding public trust, with critics calling it unprecedented in Kenya’s history. Meanwhile, youth-led demonstrations spur calls for national dialogue to address grievances.
Page 9: Quotes Ruto accusing opposition leaders of inciting chaos without a clear agenda, using youths as pawns. His remarks reflect escalating tensions between the government and dissenters.
Page 10: Covers the swearing-in of IEBC’s new team amid public skepticism over tribal bias and executive interference. Past election disputes cast a shadow over their preparedness for the 2027 polls.
Page 11: Reports a court ruling denying automatic jobs for ex-NHIF staff in the new SHA, mandating competitive recruitment. The CEO failed to prove NHIF’s operations were hindered by the transition.
Pages 12–15 (Opinions): Features editorials criticizing Ruto’s “shoot to maim” order as inflammatory, questioning Raila’s dialogue calls, and urging IEBC to ensure peaceful 2027 elections.
Page 16 (Week in Review): Analyzes Ruto’s “shoot on the leg” directive as a political war cry that has escalated national fury. The piece frames it as a turning point in his confrontational stance against protesters.
Page 17 (Week in Review): Highlights FAWE’s demand for a probe into alleged teacher misconduct at Alliance Girls, emphasizing student welfare concerns.
Page 19: Features ex-spy chief Boinnet’s memoir, critiquing Kenya’s intelligence failures—from brutality to outdated methods—and advocating for reforms.
Page 20: Investigates counterfeit alcohol, with a government survey naming wine as the most adulterated. Traders and experts dispute the findings, citing inconsistent data.
Page 24: Announces the launch of the 2025 StanChart Marathon, aiming for 30,000 participants to raise KSh 175 million for charity.
Page 25: Previews Kenya’s rugby clash with Zimbabwe, a qualifier for the 2027 World Cup, with captain Nyambua expressing confidence in the team’s performance.