Summary of The Standard Newspaper -July 21,2025
Page 1: Reports that Kenya’s Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has deviated from its professional role, becoming a political tool to target critics and suppress freedoms under Mohamed Amin‘s leadership, risking Kenya’s international standing.
Page 2 : Notes that the National Employment Authority (NEA) was criticized by senators for failing to shut down fraudulent job agencies, leaving victims like Belinda Ouma and Alex Ogutu without refunds after paying for nonexistent overseas jobs.
Page 3 : Highlights the neglect of Bishop Okude Abur is Secondary School in Busia, which lacks teachers, funding, and infrastructure, leaving students dependent on untrained volunteers despite being exam-eligible.
Page 4 : Reveals that Kenya’s DCI is accused of political misuse under President Ruto, with unlawful arrests and evidence manipulation drawing comparisons to authoritarian regimes, eroding constitutional rights.
Page 5 : Details activist Boniface Mwang’i’s arrest as part of a crackdown on dissent, with rights groups condemning judicial complicity and demanding reforms to stop politically motivated prosecutions.
Page 6 : Observes that the Rift Valley’s once-bold political leaders have shifted to blind loyalty under Ruto, avoiding dissent and endorsing controversial government actions.
Page 7 : Reports President Ruto’s strategic appointments of Luhya leaders, like Maj-Gen Bernard Waliaula, to secure 2027 election support, signaling a departure from past tribal favoritism.
Page 8 : Announces former Chief Justice David Maraga’s 2027 presidential bid, citing constitutional violations and governance failures, following his anti-government protest appearances.
Page 9 : Exposes systemic failures in Homa Bay, where defilement victims face forced marriages amid rampant teen pregnancies and HIV, worsened by out-of-court settlements.
Page 10 : Criticizes Kenya’s Social Health Authority (SHA) for excluding outpatient care, burdening patients with costs despite promises of affordable healthcare.
Page 11 : Welcomes U.S. Senate protection of PEPFAR funding for Kenya’s HIV programs but warns of ongoing budget uncertainties threatening progress.
Page 12-16 (Opinion) : Demands urgent action after Kenyatta National Hospital murders, calling for improved security to restore public trust in patient safety.
Page 19 : Announces Nairobi Securities Exchange’s shift to single-share trading to attract small investors, boosting market accessibility and liquidity.
Page 21 : Describes a fragile Syria ceasefire after Druze-Bedouin clashes killed 1000, with government forces accused of aiding abuses during the conflict.
Page 29 : Celebrates boxer Daniel Wanyonyi’s 16th title defense after a swift knockout in Nairobi’s “Roar In The Ring” event.
Page 30 : Previews Kenya’s athletics trials for the 2025 World Championships, where stars like Faith Kipyegon will compete for Tokyo slots.
Page 32 : Outlines Harambee Stars’ CECAFA tournament matches as CHAN prep, with coach McCarthy urging players to prove their worth against Uganda, Tanzania, and Senegal.