The Standard Group Plc is a multi-media organization with investments in media
platforms spanning newspaper print
operations, television, radio broadcasting, digital and online services. The
Standard Group is recognized as a
leading multi-media house in Kenya with a key influence in matters of national
and international interest.
President-Elect William Ruto addressing the media at Deputy President's residence in Karen, Nairobi on August 5th, 2022. [Boniface Okendo, Standard]
On April 15, 2002, The Standard, at the time titled East African Standard profiled now president-elect William Ruto, describing him as a "conservative" in a then quickly evolving political environment.
After initially agreeing to grant an interview, Ruto delayed it for three days and on a Sunday afternoon called the reporter to inform them he was outside the Town House newsroom ready for the interview.
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