Summary of The Standard Newspaper -July 22,2025
Page 1 : Reports that Kenya’s DPP dropped terrorism charges against activist Boniface Mwangi amid public backlash, though similar charges against 37 others remain, sparking criticism of the government’s targeting of critics.
Page 2 : Reveals that Kennedy Kalombotole, a long-term KNH patient with no verified identity, is the prime suspect in two murders within the hospital, raising alarms over patient safety and institutional accountability.
Page 3 : Highlights that only 61% of Kenyan infants are exclusively breastfed for six months, falling short of global targets due to formula marketing and workplace barriers, worsening child mortality risks.
Page 4 : Details the Kenyan government’s reversal of terrorism charges against Mwangi, instead charging him with ammunition possession, exposing alleged misuse of anti-terror laws to silence dissent.
Page 5 : Notes Bonface Mwangi’s release on bond after terrorism claims were dropped, with his legal team denouncing the initial accusations as baseless and politically motivated.
Page 6 : Observes declining support for Ruto allies in Western Kenya amid grassroots discontent, with regional leaders like Natembeya reshaping political loyalties ahead of 2027.
Page 7 : Exposes a suspect allegedly hacking a police phone held as evidence, raising concerns over digital evidence security in high-profile cases.
Page 8 : Warns of escalating student unrest in Kenyan schools over harassment and harsh discipline, urging reforms to prevent further violence.
Page 9 : Reports a Chinese firm gaining ownership of a Nairobi property via adverse possession after the original owner abandoned it for 12 years.
Page 10 : Reveals six KWS officers accused of abduction remain on duty, as their employer resists interdiction pending court outcomes.
Page 11 : Details a Sh79 million lawsuit by ex-Ranco MD Kevin Gicheru over alleged wrongful dismissal, countered by claims of absenteeism.
Page 12 : Exposes Kenya’s failed UN-backed housing project, with $647 million wasted and no construction completed due to fund mismanagement.
Page 13 : Notes military backlash over mandatory lunch allowance deductions, criticized as unfair to junior ranks.
Page 19 : Warns a convicted ISIS-linked doctor may walk free due to court delays blocking the DPP’s appeal.
Page 20 : Highlights Nakuru schools’ unpreparedness for Grade 10 transition, citing infrastructure gaps and funding delays.
Page 23 : Analyzes US Senate warnings that Trump-era policies weakened influence in Kenya, as China expands trade and infrastructure ties.
Page 24 : Criticizes Kenya’s minimal allocation (Sh2.75B) to settle Sh229B pending bills, devastating SMEs and contractors.
Page 32 : Exposes Kenya Railways’ Sh34.1B in avoidable SGR loan costs due to payment delays, per Auditor-General findings.
Page 34 : Anticipates the ICJ’s landmark climate ruling, though non-binding, potentially pressuring polluters to act.
Page 45 : Profiles rugby star Samwel Asati, who defied family tradition to excel in sports despite Kenya’s recent setbacks.
Page 46 : Outlines new NOC-K president Maluki’s challenges, including uniting factions and prepping for LA 2028.
Page 47 : Reports Kenya’s last-minute withdrawal from CECAFA, drawing fan criticism amid CHAN 2024 preparations.