The local newspaper on Wednesday, May 7, reported on many topics, with politics gained popularity on pages.
Elsewhere, the newspaper highlighted the progress made in the process of hiring officials of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) while the nomination panel handed over to President William Ruto a final report.
1. The Standard
The Standard newspaper reported on a state of uncertainty about the fate of the cooperation agreement between the ODM and UDA, following a difference between Raila Odinga’s partners on support for the government.
The two parties joined the agreement to cooperate on 10 key issues in March this year.
It was expected that by the existence of the agreement, supporters of the two leaders would suspend their differences and cooperate.
However, some ODM members have been openly different about the agreement, and began to attack each other while each holding their position.
Some of them have blamed their colleagues for deceiving Raila. Saboti MP, Caleb Amisi, is among the senior members who oppose the alliance between ODM and UDA.
Amisi has warned that if Raila does not separate himself from those who mislead him, then the future of the ODM party will be in doubt and his chance to become president will one day be faded.
In addition, Amisi accused President Ruto of trying to weaken ODM from within by using political tactics while increasing the influence of UDA.
He said the opposition strongholds have not yet benefited from the program, and only a few people close to Raila who got the position in the state.
He added, “The union of conflicting ideology has never brought a solution to any democracy. Ruto is destroying ODM from within, and we will remain nothing.”
For his part, Raila emphasized that ODM is not in government, but is cooperating with the ruling party to address the problems facing Kenyans.
2. People Daily
People Daily reported on the development of the appointment of new members of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC).
According to the report, the contest for the position of chairman of IEBC It is now left between former Chief Registrar, Anne Amadi, and former Constitutional Committee Chairman Charles Nyachae.
President Ruto officially received reports on the election process of the IEBC chairman and commissioners on Tuesday, May 6, in the Nairobi palace.
The report was submitted by members of the nomination panel led by Nelson Makanda, after the interview and assessment process lasted for about a month.
Sources have stated that the panel gave Amadi the highest position due to his excellent performance during the interview.
However, the entry of former Minister of Internal Security, Fred Matiang’i, in the political arena could hamper the role of Nyachae, who is said to be his father’s cousin.
Other candidates for the position include Saul Simiyu Wasilwa, Abdulqadir Lorot Ramadhan, Joy Mdivo, Edward Katama Ngeywa, Erastus Edung Ethekon, Francis Kakai Kissinger, Jacob Ngwele Muvengei, Lilian Wanjiku Manegene, and Robert Asembu Asembo.
The president is now expected to appoint one of the two and submit his name to the National Assembly for approval. He promised to follow constitutional procedures during the appointment.
3. Nation today
The national newspaper today focused on a surprise involving a publisher from western Kenya.
The preacher, who was on a spiritual cleansing visit to the country Ugandahe was arrested with a snake while trying to enter Kenya through the Malenya area, following complaints that some dishonest religious leaders are involved in superstition.
Pastor Fanish Ramsey Maloba, 26, was arrested by police on patrols on the border Busia With a large brown snake with staining, a condition that created anger among residents.
Police said the preacher alleged that he had traveled to Uganda to pray and expel the demons, and that the snake suddenly left him.
He explained that he had arrested the snake for the use of the Apostle Ministries church in Mataos.
His arrest occurred several months after a woman died in Murende village, in the Matayos parliament, after being arrested by a serpent of a preacher during a demonstration of demons.
4. Daily Nation
The Daily Nation reported about the next incident in the Vatican, where the Cardinals of the Catholic Church will meet to elect a new pope.
The papal seat has remained open following the death of Pope Francis last month.
Kenya will not have a representative, since Cardinal John Njue, who deserved to be among the new voters of the new Pope, said he was not invited.
However, Nairobi’s archbishop Philip Anyolo explained that the Kenyan Cardinal could not travel due to health reasons.
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