The government, through Broadcasting Principal Secretary (PS) Edward Kisiang'ani, on Monday cancelled Standard Group's media contract with the Ministry of Irrigation due to its critical coverage.
SG had been selected alongside Nation Media Group (NMG), The Star, Cape Media, and government broadcaster Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC) to run a campaign for the launch of the National Irrigation Sector Investment Plan (NISIP).
A letter from the ICT Ministry addressed to the Irrigation PS, Ephantus Kimotho, confirmed that the four media houses had been approved to run the campaign. "Please note that, following administrative advice, the inclusion of Standard Media Group has been cancelled," the letter, signed by Michael Okidi on behalf of PS Kisiang'ani, stated.
The contract for the deal was signed on March 13, 2025.
