Summary of The Standard Newspaper -July 23,2025
Page 1: Reports that Deputy Inspector General Ellud Lagat falsely claimed he stepped aside for investigations into Albert Ojwang’s death, while court filings reveal he only took an 18-day leave, raising integrity concerns over his transparency and truthfulness.
Page 3: Highlights the Maasai Mara’s recognition by the World Book of Records for hosting the “World’s Greatest Annual Terrestrial Wildlife Migration,” emphasizing its ecological significance and role in attracting global tourism.
Page 4: Reveals that Deputy Inspector General Eliud Lagat’s claim of stepping aside for investigations contradicts court documents showing he only took an 18-day leave, casting doubt on his credibility and the investigation’s transparency.
Page 6: Notes that President William Ruto has shifted blame for Kenya’s violent protests, initially targeting political opponents and now criticizing parents and mentors, reflecting his government’s struggle to address unrest root causes.
Page 7: Discusses debates on staggering national and county elections to ease IEBC logistics, alongside political clashes in Isiolo following a failed impeachment, raising concerns over 2027 poll tensions.
Page 8: Explains Kenya’s Energy CS attributing high fuel prices to taxation despite the oil import deal, with MPs disputing claims and the CS promising future price reductions amid criticism.
Page 9: Details the IEBC’s admission of legal gaps in recalling MPs after court nullified key Elections Act sections, leaving recall petitions in limbo until Parliament amends the law.
Page 10: Reports the DPP’s abrupt withdrawal of a Sh32.4 million corruption case against ex-University of Nairobi officials, fueling suspicions of politically motivated prosecutions.
Page 11: Describes challenges by MP John Mukunji and others against terrorism charges, accusing the government of misusing anti-terror laws to suppress dissent.
Page 12 (Opinion): Warns of safety risks from uncontrolled high-rise construction near Nairobi’s Wilson Airport, criticizing inconsistent enforcement of height restrictions despite past warnings.
Page 16: Chronicles the abandonment of Amboseli lodges after a decades-long legal battle with Kajiado County, showcasing the collapse of safari tourism due to contractual breaches.
Page 20: Reports deadly landslides in Pakistan from monsoon rains, killing at least five and compounding nationwide flood disasters that have claimed 221 lives since June.
Page 24: Outlines Kenya’s efforts to combat fuel adulteration through the Fuel Integrity Solution, noting a 48.2% reduction in kerosene-marked volumes.
Page 29: Criticizes Kenya’s Harambee Stars for withdrawing from the CECAFA tournament, raising concerns over their readiness for CHAN 2024 amid rivals’ intensive preparations.
Page 32: Celebrates Kenya’s athletics trials for the 2025 Tokyo World Championships, with Janeth Chepngetich’s stunning 10,000m win highlighting the country’s long-distance dominance.