On Friday, June 11, Kenyan newspapers reported how a 14 -year -old boy was shot in the leg by police in Tigoni, Limuru, and allegedly detained in cells for two days.
The daily newspaper also focused on cracks in the opposition before the 2027 general election, marking a power outage.
Source: UGC
1. The Standard
A 14 -year -old boy has narrated how he was shot by police three times in his right leg while playing football in Tigoni, Limuru, while The procession The seventh seven.
Solomon Njoroge, a 9th -grade student, is hospitalized at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) and is lying in a wheelchair waiting for surgery.
Njoroge revealed that he was playing football with his friends on the day of disaster when strangers in the white car appeared and started firing.
“One boy fell, and I was shot three on my right leg. After the fall, another bullet hit the heel of my left leg. The people who shot us stole my phone and hit our pockets. He explained.
The 14 -year -old said he was taken to Tigoni Hospital and given a tetanus and drip.
“Later, I was loaded into the truck and taken to the cells,” he recalled.
Njoroge’s father, Kibe Mungai, a vendor, said police took him in circles while pressing his son’s treatment.
2. Daily Nation
Conflict in opposition is now posing a threat to the joint plans of the 2027 presidential flag, regardless of the public manifestation of the union.
At least six political parties are represented on the team: Justin Muturi’s democratic party, Uhuru Kenyatta’s Jubilee party, Wiper’s party Kalonzo MusyokaThe Martha Karua People’s Liberation Party, and Eugene Wamalwa Democratic Action Party (DAP-K).
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua of the Party for Democracy (DCP) and former Interior Minister Fred Matiang’i have also announced the intention to take away President William Ruto.
Matiang’i will fly the Jubilee flag after being approved by the former ruling party.
Sources within the camp exposed the silent dispute of the authorities, with the main dispute being Matiang’i or Kalonzo should carry the opposition flag in the 2027 elections.
Reports indicate that Uhuru is supporting Matiang’i, with Gachagua reportedly supporting Kalonzo.
However, Gachagua dismissed allegations of political differences and accusing him of Ruto by inventing divisions in opposition.
“We will put our interests aside for Kenyans,” he insisted.
3. People Daily
Resignation of Moses Kuria As President William Ruto’s economic adviser has sparked rumors about his political expectations and impacts on the divided region of Mount Kenya.
Critics were surprised if his departure was a symbol of true political freedom or an intended attempt to further divide the rich area of votes.
Kuria is one of the leaders trying to bridge the political gap left by Independence, who retired 2022.
The former South Gatundu MP led two ministries before being fired and appointed presidential adviser.
Political activist Magochi Murachi commented that Kuria aims to set himself up as King of Mount Kenya.
“He feels that he can be a judge in this area, and this will increase his ability to negotiate in national politics,” He said.
4. The Star
Ruto’s goal for the second term may be interrupted by the move to push Raila to run for the presidency 2027.
The conspiracy, led by a group of mountainous Kenya, is increasingly burning, and delegates have been secretly sent to persuade the former prime minister to initiate the final political efforts.
The logic of the move is that those voters who are disgusted with central Kenyan voters would support any plan to oust Ruto by including Raila in the ballot.
Raila’s recent announcement to lead the seventh meeting in Kamukunji is part of his attempt to re -establish himself in the national arena.
Another indication of his political development is the establishment of a private office on the Riverside Drive Road, Nairobi, where the possibility of his contest is discussed wisely.
5. Nation Today
More than 98% of Kenyans support the proposed constitutional amendment bill, 2025, which aims to justify the National Treasury for the Development of the State Parliament (NG-CDF).
According to a report submitted by the Committee on Legal Affairs and Justice (JLAC), a total of 224,482 people made their comments through public consultation meetings.
A total of 221,133 people showed support for the amendment bill.
The report also reveals that 306 citizens presented their views through Parliament, with 305 of them supporting it.
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