Kenya Politics & Government3 stories

Political Discontent and Development Focus Amid Protests

Ndii defends actions against protests while calling youth 'stupid.' CS Ruku urges prioritization of work over politics. Kindiki responds to Gachagua, reaffirming development commitments.

📰 Coverage & Analysis

Ndii defends crackdown on protests, calls youth 'stupid', triggering backlash

Analysis: On June 23, 2025, David Ndii, chief economic advisor to President William Ruto, faced backlash for calling protesting youth “stupid” amid ongoing demonstrations against government actions.

Standard Politics•5mo ago

Read Full Story

Politics can wait, prioritise work: CS Ruku to leaders

Analysis: Geoffrey Ruku, Cabinet Secretary for Public Service, urged political leaders to focus on national development rather than divisive politics during a church service in Mbeere, Embu County.

Standard Politics•5mo ago

Read Full Story

Kindiki hits back at Gachagua, reaffirms commitment to development over politics

Analysis: Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has responded sharply to Rigathi Gachagua for his involvement in divisive politics, emphasizing a focus on development despite the distractions from opposition remarks.

Standard Politics•5mo ago

Read Full Story

The Online Kenyan

The Online Kenyan

Political Discontent and Development Focus Amid Protests

📰 Coverage & Analysis

Ndii defends crackdown on protests, calls youth 'stupid', triggering backlash

Politics can wait, prioritise work: CS Ruku to leaders

Kindiki hits back at Gachagua, reaffirms commitment to development over politics