Summary of The Standard Newspaper -July 25,2025
Page 1: Reports that Mediheal Hospitals and its founder, Dr. Swarup Mishra, are implicated in an organ trafficking ring involving coerced donors, fake documents, and transplant tourism. Investigators are calling for criminal probes due to commercialization of kidney transplants and regulatory failures.
Page 2: Notes that the Kenyan government admits it can no longer sustain free education due to fiscal constraints, amid revelations of funds misallocated to “ghost schools.” Real schools face severe underfunding, sparking parliamentary outrage over mismanagement.
Page 3: Reports that Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye and his aide are suing Kenya over illegal extradition to Uganda, alleging violations of constitutional and legal procedures.
Page 4: Notes that a committee led by Prof. Elizabeth Bukusi has called for investigations into Mediheal Hospital over alleged organ trade malpractice, including document tampering and ethical violations in kidney transplants.
Page 6: Reports that MP Ndindi Nyoro accuses President Ruto’s administration of reckless borrowing, including opaque off-balance-sheet loans, which could burden future generations with unsustainable debt.
Page 8: Notes that the legal battle over Talanta Stadium land continues, with Telkom Kenya blocking prosecution after courts ruled the land belongs to them, despite government claims.
Page 10: Reports that IPOA found police used “disproportionate force” during protests, killing 65 and injuring 342, while failing to report fatalities as required by law.
Page 12: Notes that Nairobi’s Woodley estate residents seek police protection against illegal evictions, accusing City Hall officials of exploiting waived rent arrears to seize properties.
Page 20: Reports that the London Court of Arbitration dismissed Rift Valley Railways’ Sh300 billion claim against Kenya, instead awarding Kenya Sh1.3 billion.
Page 29: Notes that world record holder Agnes Ngetich secures her spot in Team Kenya for Tokyo, aiming to medal in both 5000m and 10,000m events.
Page 32: Reports that Harambee Stars coach Benni McCarthy names a 25-man squad for the 2024 CHAN tournament, blending experienced and rising talents for Kenya’s debut.