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.
Did opposition Chief Raila Odinga's
handlers block a top diplomat from meeting him? Well, Grapevine has learnt that
the Western envoy made frantic efforts to talk out Raila from withdrawing from
the presidential race.
Sources indicate that immediately Jubilee
leaders led by President Uhuru Kenyatta started talking of Raila quitting the
race, the diplomat started reaching out to the former premier to reconsider the
stand. But the National Super Alliance (NASA) handlers made it impossible for
the meeting to take place.
Premium Article
Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week.
Fact-first reporting that puts you at the heart of the newsroom. Subscribe for full access.
Stand With Bold Journalism.
Stand With The Standard.
Journalism can't be free because the truth demands investment.
At The Standard, we invest time, courage and skills to bring you accurate,
factual and impactful stories. Subscribe today and stand with us in the
pursuit of credible journalism.