Charlene Ruto Secures Court Order Blocking Standard Group Allegations

On September 14, 2026, the High Court issued an interim order stopping the Standard Group from publishing or republishing claims that linked Charlene to the Kenya Police Service uniform procurement.

She argued that stories, like a front-page piece on August 30, wrongly suggested her involvement and harmed her reputation; the court also required the media house to remove online reports and respond within seven days.

While the National Police Service clarified that Nalitex Limited had no role in the tender—Bedi Investments was the actual contractor—public views split, with some seeing the order as limiting scrutiny of public funds. The case returns to court on October 19, without yet resolving the claims.