Summary Of The Standard Newspaper -July 31,2025
Page 1: Reports that Deputy President Kindiki is under fire for using public funds to give handouts as low as Sh64 to villagers, a move critics label as political patronage and misallocation of resources. Amid national issues like failing schools and hospitals, this action is viewed as insensitive and a misuse of taxpayer money.
Page 2: Reports that Health CS Aden Duale identified corruption and judicial interference as major barriers to fighting drug abuse. He revealed drug-laced tobacco shipments tied to powerful individuals and proposed stricter tobacco laws with graphic health warnings to Parliament.
Page 3: Reports that NACADA wants to raise the legal drinking age to 21 and ban minors from alcohol-selling venues, citing rising drug use among youth. Interior CS emphasized addiction’s threat to national security, with plans to tighten alcohol sales regulations in supermarkets, online platforms, and residential areas.
Page 4: Reports continued backlash against Deputy President Kindiki’s cash distribution program, criticized as a waste of public funds while key sectors like education remain underfunded. Critics argue the initiative promotes poverty and political loyalty rather than long-term development.
Page 9: Reports that ex-KDF officer Arektum Kibet Benjamin had his sentence increased from 7 to 20 years for gang-raping a Congolese refugee. The court termed the act an abuse of state power and emphasized the need for harsh penalties in such crimes.
Page 10: Reports teachers’ outrage over minimal salary increments, with some receiving as little as Sh36 despite promises in the 2025-2029 CBA. Poor communication from the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) and unclear deductions have fueled frustration among educators.
Page 12: Reports that Tanzania’s ban on foreigners in 15 small business sectors has drawn criticism for undermining EAC trade agreements. Foreign Affairs CS Musalia Mudavadi and President Ruto are in talks with Tanzanian leaders, as Trade CS Kinyanjui calls the move discriminatory and harmful to regional integration.
Page 13: Reports that Narok County officials have denied allegations that the Ritz-Carlton Maasai Safari Camp interferes with wildlife migration. Authorities maintain the camp complies with legal standards and poses no threat to animal corridors or endangered species.
Page 17: Reports that the Kenya International Freight and Warehousing Association (KIFWA) has unveiled a five-year plan to strengthen the customs sector. The strategy includes digitization and legal advocacy to empower local agents against foreign competition in the logistics industry.
Page 19: Reports that a magnitude 8.8 earthquake hit Russia’s Kamchatka peninsula, generating tsunami waves and prompting evacuations across the Pacific. Though warnings were later downgraded, officials urged continued vigilance due to possible aftershocks.
Page 24: Reports the growing use of drone warfare in African conflicts, with Ethiopia among countries turning to drones for cost-effective military operations. A recent drone strike in Gedeb during Easter killed civilians, underscoring the civilian toll of this emerging military trend.
Page 37: Reports that Kwanthanze, Kesogon, and host Bishop Sulumeti advanced to the KSSSA volleyball semi-finals. Bishop Sulumeti edged out Nyakongo 3-2 in a tight game, while Kesogon and Kwanthanze won their matches in straight sets.
Page 40: Reports Harambee Stars striker Ryan Ogam is targeting five goals in the Chan 2024 group stage, leveraging his strong FKF Premier League form. Ogam views the tournament as a stepping stone to Afcon 2027 and international football exposure, with Kenya set to face DR Congo next.