The High Court issued interim orders stopping the Standard Group from publishing, repeating, or distributing allegations that link President William Ruto’s daughter, Charlene Ruto, to a Ksh2.8 billion Kenya Police Service uniform procurement. Charlene filed an application challenging an August 30, 2026, publication by The Standard, which featured a front-page article headlined “THE TRAIL…” alongside a page-six report titled “Police uniform tender trail links Alusala teacher and First Family.” Through her legal team, she told the court that the reports expressly or implicitly suggested she participated in, supplied under, or benefited from the multibillion-shilling tender. Court documents highlight that the National Police Service (NPS) subsequently clarified that Nalitex Limited, the company featured in the reports, played no role in the procurement process. The NPS stated that Nalitex Limited did not bid, receive a contract, act as a subcontractor, or receive any purchase orders or payments regarding the tender, identifying Bedi Investments Limited as the actual contractor. Before taking legal action, Charlene served The Standard with a written demand and right of reply notice requesting a retraction, correction, and apology. She noted that despite this notice, the reports remained accessible online, compounding reputational damage through ongoing digital sharing. In her petit...
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