Summary Of The Standard Newspaper
Page 1: Reports that twelve years after devolution, county governments have become epicenters of graft with billions looted from public coffers.Governors like Okoth Obado and Ferdinand Waititu stand accused of plundering funds while hospitals lack drugs and workers go unpaid. Highlights how devolution’s promise has become a feeding trough for the connected elite.
Page 2: Reports that nine governors are under EACC investigation for corruption in devolved units. Example like Marsabit spending Sh3.4 million on UK trips for ambulances and Nandi County violating travel bans. Systemic issues including ghost projects, unpaid workers and stalled development initiatives.
Page 3: Reports that corruption cases threaten devolution’s promise with both current and former governors facing charges. Trans Nzoia Governor Natembeya’s Sh32 million corruption case among others. Highlights how graft has eroded public trust in county governments.
Page 4: Reports that counties are spending millions irregularly on legal fees without proper approvals. Nakuru paid Sh22.6 million and Narok exceeded budget by Sh27.6 million on lawyers. Highlights violations of AG’s 2020 directive on legal procurement.
Page 5: Reports TSC will promote 21,313 teachers and hire 24,000 interns at Sh20,000 monthly stipend. Internship program supports CBC implementation in Junior Secondary schools.Application deadlines from August 25 to September 8, 2025.
Page 6: Reports Kenya risks losing Chan hosting rights due to crowd trouble and security breaches. CAF fined Kenya and reduced stadium capacity to 60% after ticket scandals.
Page 7: Reports Kenya Music Festival showcased performances including Moi Girls’ gospel act and coastal Taarab. Notes themes addressed included anti-corruption and social issues. Event celebrated Kenya’s musical diversity.
Page 8: Reports Sh600 million allocated to restore power in Northern Kenya. 30 hybrid power stations are failing due to battery issues. A total of Sh5.2 billion is needed for full repairs.
Page 9: Reports Parliament wants BATUK contract terminated over human rights abuses. BATUK refused to appear before committee investigating allegations. MPs demand action to protect Kenya’s sovereignty.
Page 17: Reports that the government abandoned Sh468 billion Nairobi-Mombasa expressway project. Notes KeNHA will instead expand existing highway. The project failed to meet PPP criteria.
Page 19: Reports cholera outbreak in Sudan’s Tawila refugee camps. Displaced families use boiled water as medicine amid conflict. Highlights Doctors Without Borders warning of crisis.
Page 27: Reports Faith Kipyegon and Beatrice Chebet to compete in Silesia Diamond League. Event serves as preparation for World Championships. Kipyegon’s attempt to break 3000m world record.
Page 29: Reports that Kenya won U20 African volleyball championship in Cameroon. Terry Tata named MVP as team qualified for 2026 Worlds. Highlights revenge win over hosts after group stage loss.
Page 32: Reports LOC banned ticketless fans from Kenya-Zambia Chan match. CAF imposed fines and capacity limits after security breaches. Highlights measures aim to prevent repeat incidents.