Standard Group, a privately owned company headquartered in Kenya, was founded in 1902 and operates with approximately 680 employees. The organization functions as a multi-media entity with investments in various media platforms including newspaper print operations, television, radio broadcasting, digital and online services, and outdoor advertising. Its specific media platforms encompass The Standard newspaper, KTN, KTN News, Radio Maisha, The Nairobian weekly newspaper, Think Outdoor for billboard advertising, and Standard Digital services.
On June 25, 2026, President William Ruto criticized the ownership of The Standard Group, noting the listed media company is owned by the family of the late Daniel arap Moi, over allegations that employees have gone for months without pay. This criticism emerged amidst a public dispute where President Ruto accused the Standard Group of using its coverage to advance "extortionist propaganda," prompting the media house to defend its editorial independence. Earlier the same day, President Ruto renewed his attack on KANU Chairman Gideon Moi over the unpaid salaries at the Standard Group, questioning Moi's failure to ensure employees are paid despite his immense personal wealth. Previously, on what was reported as Wednesday, June 24, Standard Group CEO Chaacha Mwita responded to President Ruto, defending the company's editorial independence and rejecting claims made by Ruto after the Head of State criticized its journalism in a post on X. This followed an initial strong response from The Standard Group on June 25, refuting President Ruto's social media accusation that it was running "extortionist propaganda" against his administration.
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