×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Kenya's Bold Newspaper
★★★★ - on Play Store
Download Now

Of presidents, plays and paranoia: Kenya's ongoing drama

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua,during an interview with KTN at his Karen Residence on April 7, 2025. [Benard Orwongo,Standard]

When a Chinese intones 'may you live in interesting times', they are not wishing you a future full of happiness, success and jollity: it is actually a curse.

Here in Kenya, we are indeed living in interesting times, the Chinese version that is. The last couple of weeks have been nothing short of drama at the national and international stage, both literally and figuratively.

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week
Unlock the Full Story — Join Thousands of Informed Kenyans Today
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Uninterrupted ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimized reading experience
  • Weekly Newsletters
  • MPesa, Airtel Money and Cards accepted
Already a subscriber? Log in