Ruto accused the Moi family-controlled outlet of running 'extortionist propaganda' against his administration's record, daring them to increase attacks to '8 days a week' and declaring 'Do your WORST.'
The Standard hit back with a
playful ad promoting 'Read The Standard 8 days a week,' turning the feud into
subscription buzz that lifted their shares 1%.
The clash highlights tensions over coverage of unfulfilled promises and the new Finance Bill 2026, amid upcoming protests marking the deadly 2024 unrest.