On Friday, May 23, Kenyan newspapers revealed how deputy president Kithure Kindiki He has been making millions of dollars through the country.
The newspapers also mentioned in detail about a meeting between the assistant of former Migori governor, Okoth Obado, Michael Oyamo, and Rongo University student Sharon Otieno before being kidnapped and killed.
1. Daily Nation
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has sparked controversy following his millions of dollars of money he made on various visits to the country, especially in Mount Kenya.
The newspaper reported that in the last two months, DP Kindiki and his team have contributed more than KSh 100 million to churches, women’s groups, and bodaboda. A DP office official claimed that the money was from his friends, some of them in the country and others from abroad.
2. The Star
Michael Oyamo, an assistant to former Migori Governor Okoth Obado, admitted to meeting Sharon Otieno at a hotel in Rongo before being kidnapped and killed. He denied the allegations of attracting Sharon until he died. He explained that that day he was busy preparing to travel to Rwanda, and they met to discuss what was bothering Sharon, as well as avoiding the privacy he wanted to publish.
3. The Standard
The Catholic Church has not yet known the official cause of the death of Patriarch John Maina of the Diocese of Nyahururu. Bishop Joseph Mbatia explained at the funeral that they are still awaiting an investigation into DCI. He asked the media not to rush to draw conclusions as the investigation is ongoing. He referred to the late Maina as a generous and visionary leader.
4. People Daily
The government has initiated a plan to cancel and unite government agencies, where hundreds of employees and at least 90 chief directors of organizations will be laid off by the end of the year. According to a letter dated May 16, 2025 from Public Service Chief Felix Koskei, hiring new directors or extending the deadline has been suspended. 42 organizations will be linked to 20, 25 will be deleted, and six more will be revised.
5. Nation Today
At a private meeting in the White House on Wednesday, President William Ruto criticized the Wiper party leader, Kalonzo Musyokasaying he refused to cooperate with him after the 2022 election, then turned to Raila Odinga. Ruto said he tried to reach Kalonzo for the first time but refused. The president indicated that he is now ready to cooperate with local leaders and ignore Kalonzo.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
