Wednesday, May 21, reported on the country’s politics, with opposition putting in place strategies to oust President William Ruto.
Source: UGC
Elsewhere, the newspapers reported on a state of unconsciousness within the opposition, in which some groups oppose the intention of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua to run for the presidency.
1. The Standard
The Standard newspaper reported on opposition to Rigathi Gachagua’s presidential goal from some opposition leaders.
The Jubilee Party Secretary -General, Jeremiah Kioni, is among the opposition to the former deputy president.
According to Kioni, Gachagua has a great deal of follow -up in Mount Kenya and has no national influence.
“The presidential presidency will only attract votes in the Mount Kenya region and not in any other community because of various issues including ethnic visualization, statements of the division of authority, and how he was known as the regional leader,” The Standard quoted him.
“That’s why I tell Gachagua to stop completely talking about the presidency. If he does, he will make it easier for Ruto to return to the palace. he added.
The Jubilee party, led by former president Uhuru Kenyatta, has approved former Internal Security Minister Fred Matiang’i.
2. Nation today
The national newspaper today set aside one page to report the violence witnessed in the Mathira parliament on Tuesday, May 20.
Local MP Eric Wamumbi was forced to flee from an angry crowd in Karatina, with two of his aides seriously injured by Gachagua supporters.
Business activities stopped after Gachagua’s supporters launched violence when Wamumbi tried to address some residents, which made him escape.
Angry residents directed anger at his two injured assistants in the riots.
They were admitted to Karatina Level Four Hospital.
It is alleged that one of them was fiercely confronted by a woman who supports Gachagua in the Karatina market.
The man was forced to hide at the Karatina police station with armed residents seeking to kill him.
Mount Kenya MPs who voted to oust Gaita from office last year have been plagued by fierce opposition from their voters accusing them of undermining the former deputy president.
Gachagua called on Mount Kenya voters not to re -elect parliamentarians who supported his removal.
Residents closed the Karatina Road to Nairobi as police tried to disperse them.
The riot police were patrolling the city until evening when they went to the industry.
Mathira East Police Commander, Samson Leweri, said the incident was being investigated to determine the source of the violence.
3. Daily Nation
The Daily Nation reported on the problems facing Trans Nzoia governor George Natembeya, who was arrested in surprise on Monday, May 19.
Officials of the Ethics and Anti -Corruption Commission (EACC) raided his home investigating allegations of corruption.
He was taken to court in Nairobi on Tuesday, May 20.
The first lawsuit against Natembeya was a conflict of interest, contrary to the anti -corruption and economic crime.
The lawsuit claimed he received KSh 1.1 million from Mercy Chelangat, Director of Lyma Agro Science Ltd. and the owner of Maira Stores, a business company and the Trans Nzoia County government.
The second lawsuit claimed he received KSh 2.1 million in the period from Mr Masungo, owner of Easterly Winds Ltd, a business company and county.
According to the prosecution documents, the governor received financial benefits from Masungo.
The third indictment claimed that he received KSh 3.2 million as part of the payment made to Lyma Agro Science Ltd, Maira Stores and Easterly Ltd, contrary to the public interest he had to protect.
According to the EACC, Masungo received money from traders and later handed him the governor through M-money.
He was released on bail of KSh 500,000 on conditions that he should not reach his office for at least 60 days.
4. People Daily
People Daily reported on the position of ** Raila Odinga ** that the ODM party is not in government.
This is despite the cooperation agreement signed between the Orange party and UDAthe ruling party.
Speaking in Mombasa on Tuesday, May 20, at the launch of the 42nd Workshop of the Kenya Institute of Accounting Institute (ICPAK), Raila acknowledged the presence of some ODM government people who said they would do a good job.
He called on Kenyans to be patient and gave them “ODM experts” to carry out their responsibilities and bring about the necessary changes.
Raila expressed his confidence in the Minister of the National Treasury, John Mbadisaying his first budget will focus on the needs of the people.
“You will begin to see real changes when Finance Minister John Mbadi submits his first budget next month. One of the changes that will be felt is about the housing charge – it will be converted into an investment plan, where when a person is missing the house, he will be returned to his money,“He said.
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