On Saturday, July 19, several local newspapers focused on ongoing political tension across the country, focusing their eyes especially on the new order of the Minister of Internal Security, Kithure Kindiki, to security forces on the use of force.
Source: UGC
1. Saturday Nation
The newspaper reported that Deputy President Kithure Kindiki and Cabinet Prime Minister Musalia Mudavadi denied allegations that President William Ruto was planning to steal votes in the 2027 general elections.
The leaders urged Kenyan leaders first and opposition to stop spreading statements that could undermine the public’s confidence in the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC).
Mudavadi blamed some Kenyan politicians first for making unwise statements about the next election, referring to it as “stupid gossip” and insisting that Ruto He will run for the presidency in a democratic way.
He emphasized the importance of protecting the confidence of national institutions, especially IEBCand warned the opposition to the effort to muddy the commission.
He also denied rumors that he plans to run for president in 2027, saying that he, and the Speaker of the National Assembly, Moses Wetang’ula, supported Ruto in 2022 after evaluating the political situation.
At Shinyalu, Kindiki emphasized Mudavadi’s statement and urged Kenyans to support Ruto for the second term. He cited success in the sectors of housing, agriculture, health and infrastructure as evidence of development.
Their statements came just days after former Deputy President, Rigathi Gachagua, accused Ruto of trying to influence the appointment of IEBC commissioners for political benefit.
2. Nation today Saturday
The Swahili newspaper reported that anxiety had intensified the Zawago area following the murder of blogger Albert Ojwang on June 9, which sparked a call for urgent security measures.
On July 3, the day before his funeral, students of the National Technical College of Mawigo, along with the youth of the area, did The procession From Lida to the Mazwago Police Station carrying Ojwang’s coffin.
In anger and motivation to seek justice, they burned the wooden booths that were used as offices to receive information by the OCS office, and forced all officers to flee.
All police officers were transferred to the Kendu Bay Police Station, which is about 16 km, leaving Majego without the presence of direct security.
The situation has left a gap of approximately 20 minutes in an emergency response, which students say has given criminals a chance to perpetuate theft and bullying. The incidence of theft and abuse has been reported to increase rapidly.
In a letter to the Secretary of Internal Security, Raymond Omollo, student leader, Ephraim Were, asked the center to be renewed immediately. He said some students have already been robbed by an elderly man nearly beaten near the campus.
Were warned that students are no longer feeling safe to attend evening lessons and are at high risk outside the institution’s gate.
North Rachuonyo Police Commander, Stephen Tanui, said no official complaints were filed at Kendu Bay police station.
3. The Saturday Standard
The newspaper reported that the Kenyan Law Society (LSK) had demanded the court order the arrival of Tehama specialist Ndiang’ui Kinyaga, his cousin Lilian Wanjiku Gitonga, and his mother Margaret Rukwaro, in connection with a complex oath submitted after his 13 -day disappearance.
In a session filled with excitement before Judge Chacha Mwita of the Supreme Court, President of Lsk Faith Odhiambo claimed that the contents of the July 3 oath issued by Gitonga contradict preliminary reports made to the party.
Odhiambo asked the court to allow the three people because of the significant differences of information that questioned the validity of the oath as well as LSK’s initial request for the disappearance of Nding’ui.
Ndingang’ui disappeared in June in a state of confusion and later emerged in court several weeks later.
In the controversial oath, Gitonga claimed he received a call from Ndizang’ui during his disappearance saying he was safe and was not captured, unlike LSK’s initial position.
The situation became increasingly complex after the family’s attorney, Kibe Mungai, said he was asked to prepare an oath for Ndizang’ui’s instructions but the family submitted a changed version without his consent. He said he refused to file it through his law company because of the underlying change.
Judge Mwita expressed concern about the situation and the complexity of legal representation. He said that the oath was not written by Nding’ui himself, so there are questions about who actually represents the second complainant.
Given the situation, Judge Mwita postponed the case until July 24 and ordered both parties to clarify their positions and representation before the trial proceeded.
4. People Daily
The newspaper reported that since his appointment as Minister of Minerals and Marine Affairs, Hassan Joho has re -emerged as a key political player on the Coast, appearing to support Ruto in his re -election 2027.
Analysts see this move as Ruto’s political strategy using Joho’s influence to unite the coastal region that has historically has a major political division.
Joho highlighted his new position after leading Coastal leaders at a White House summit in May, and later to participate in regional events where he supported Ruto and encouraged unity.
At the funeral of his late son Karisa Maitha, Joho and other leaders used Maitha’s memory to encourage political solidarity. Later, he welcomed Deputy President Kindiki on a visit that was also considered a political meeting.
Joho has promised to lead the Coast in support of Ruto in 2027, suggesting that the region should have a presidential candidate in the near future. However, some critics such as Ananias Mwaboza say Joho’s influence is diminishing without the support of Raila Odinga of ODM, and citing the decline in its popularity and not achieving the selection of coastal residents in government positions.
The coast has a total of 1.96 million votes, thus becoming a very competitive area. Although Mombasa is the center of coastal politics, Kilifi, Kwale, and Taita Taveta counties are also expected to be the strict political stations.
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