Summary Of The Standard Newspaper
Page 1: Reports detail a rising trend of assassins on motorbikes in Nairobi, exemplified by the murder of lawyer Mathew Kyalo Mobbu, which exposes the city’s broken security system and the police force’s inability to curb the violence.
Page 2: Reports mark the 24th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, noting how the event triggered a global war on terror and led to the widespread implementation of security measures in Kenya that are now a part of daily life.
Page 3: Reports announce that mathematics and physics teacher Jepkosgei Chemoiwa from Emining Boys High School in Baringo has won the African Union Continental Best Teacher contest.
Page 4: Reports detail a rising trend of targeted assassinations by gunmen on motorbikes in Nairobi, using the recent murder of lawyer Mathew Kyalo Mbobu to highlight security experts’ warnings about a failing system.
Page 5: Reports portray the assassinated lawyer Kyalo Mbobu as a deeply religious, humble, and highly respected philanthropist and legal professional, whose murder has left family and colleagues in shock.
Page 6: Reports critique President Ruto’s first three years, characterizing his administration’s relentless and often rash pursuit of change as wasteful and driven by a desire to be seen as a transformative leader, rather than by substantive public interest.
Page 8: Reports present President Ruto as a leader who combines the qualities of his predecessors and believes his education and energy are driving transformative, miraculous changes for Kenya.
Page 9: Reports indicate that the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) is seeking prosecutorial powers, citing concerns over the unilateral withdrawal of corruption cases by the Director of Public Prosecutions without its consultation.
Page 10: Reports highlight that Africa is trapped in a cycle where its annual debt servicing payments, which exceed climate finance received, cripple its ability to fund essential climate resilience and adaptation projects.
Page 11: Reports detail a parliamentary committee questioning the Judiciary’s autonomy in setting its own allowances outside the recommendations of the Salaries and Remuneration Commission, arguing it grants preferential treatment.
Page 16: Reports state that the closure of the long-established St Mary’s Hospital in Mumias has generated controversy, with many blaming the Social Health Authority for failing to remit funds while the government cites mismanagement.
Page 17: Reports indicate that foreign-owned banks in Kenya, led by Citibank, are offering the lowest lending rates by leveraging their expansive capital, while domestic banks and smaller institutions charge significantly higher interest.
Page 37: Reports confirm that the Cricket Kenya Supreme Council has sanctioned the lucrative T20 League and publicly rebuked its CEO for issuing a misleading statement claiming the tournament was unsanctioned.