Ruto Fires Back at The Standard, KTN After Explosive Exposé

Ruto's statement has since attracted a lot of mixed reactions online, with some appearing to support the sentiments even as other Kenyans differed with the President over his tone of communication...

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President William Ruto has strongly criticized Standard Media Group, labeling their reporting as 'extortionist propaganda' against his administration.

Ruto directly addressed KANU Chairman Gideon Moi, whose family is linked to the media house, stating their repeated negative headlines would not influence government decisions.
The conflict follows a series of critical reports by Standard scrutinizing government policies, public expenditure, and unfulfilled promises, including a KTN News feature titled 'The Gallery of Ruto's Lies'.
This marks one of the President's most significant public attacks on a mainstream media house since taking office in September 2022, potentially reigniting debates on press freedom in Kenya.

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