On Saturday, May 17, local newspapers wrote a wide range of topics, focusing on important issues that directly affect the lives of ordinary citizens.
Source: UGC
1. Saturday Nation
The family of the late President Mwai Kibaki It ignored the allegations made by Jacob Ocholla, who says he is a Kibaki child of birth and wants the will to be declared invalid.
Ocholla says the will, on December 23, 2016, was forged and sought to be recognized as a legitimate successor.
However, Kibaki’s daughter, Judith Wanjiku, has asked the court to reject the case. He said it relies on allegations and opinions that have not been confirmed from Ms. Jnl, a woman who claims to be Kibaki’s daughter.
Judith said that Mrs. JNL is not an investigative or law expert, so his opinion does not have legal weight. He added that no approved writer had submitted an affidavit to prove forgery.
Kibaki also opposed an investigation report submitted by Ocholla, saying the person he was relying was not his author and could not give evidence about it.
He claimed the reports of the report, such as unusual space positions and signature diversity, were personal opinions, not professional results.
He also said the Ocholla case should be dismissed because it was submitted late, without court’s consent. The court had asked him to submit by November 28, 2024, but presented it on February 13, 2025.
Ocholla and Ms JNL, who presented the case in 2022, claim their mothers had a relationship with Kibaki in the 1950s. Earlier they had applied for the dismissal of the Kibaki body for DNA investigation, which the family opposed.
Ocholla’s lawyer, Omoke Morara, insists that the will is invalid because of the fraudulent signatures and lack of correct on each page. The case will be heard on June 26, 2026.
2. Weekend Star
The efforts of former DP Rigathi Gachagua to oppose Ruto 2027 are already facing serious obstacles.
His new democracy party for the Citizens’ Party (DCP) has sparked debate among political analysts and opponents who question his power and future.
Although its launch was focused on, it was interrupted by violence, marking the rock days ahead.
The biggest challenges for Gachagua include building a union, raising funds and winning his withdrawal, which could prevent him from contesting.
Political analysts say that the Jubilee party, which could precede Fred Matiang’i, could undermine its campaign.
Some members of the Jubilee have dismissed the DCP as a “rural party,” warning that internal competition may have helped the UDA of Ruto Restoring Mount Kenya.
However, Gatanga MP Edward Muriu claimed that the DCP had a great support from the countryside especially in Mount Kenya. He said millions had already registered with the party and accused Ruto of trying to divide the area.
However, observers warned that the DCP could be unsuccessful. UDA Ruto still controls many political structures in Mount Kenya, with more than 90% of leaders in the area supporting him. Gatundu North MP Njoroge Kururia said he would not join the DCP under Gachagua, who referred to him as an inspiration.
Gachagua also faces the burden of funding a national campaign without government resources.
3. Saturday Standard
According to the post, Naivasha MP Jane Kihara raised concerns about where Deputy President Kithure Kindiki receives large sums of money distributed through the economic empowerment program.
His remarks came two days after the deputy president and other leaders contributed more than KSh 10 million to groups in Naivasha.
Kihara, who did not attend the event, said the money was directed to central Kenya, and claimed that some MPs were punished for supporting the dismissal of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.
He accused the Deputy President and his allies of providing cash to a few people to try to support the public, claiming that the money could be misused.
Kihara also criticized President Ruto as saying he was busy campaigning while ordinary Kenyans continued to be overwhelmed.
He also voiced his concern over the allegations that there was no national examination, warning that this posed a major problem in the education sector in the country.
4. Nation Today
Most leader Edwin Otieno explained that the leaders wanted to prepare enough.
MCA Another unnamed name claimed that they knew about the visit after returning from a break and felt it was common to attend without a governor, who was previously involved in planning.
The ongoing war seems to focus on the 2027 elections and different views on supporting the National Government.
Minister Wandayi, speaking at the funeral at Ugunja, strongly criticized Governor Orengo. He wanted him to stop what he called “movement” and instead serve the people of Siaya.
It is said that Wandayi accused Orengo of focusing on politics and not being involved in development, saying Siaya is behind other counties.
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