On Thursday, September 25, Kenyan newspapers reported on many events in the country, focusing on the 2027 presidential race and ongoing opposition efforts to strengthen support.
Source: UGC
1. Nation today
The Swahili newspaper reports that senators have called on the Ethics and Anti -Corruption Commission (EACC) to expand its investigation into Trans Nzoia County to cover revenue collection, citing serious theft within the system.
This comes after governor George Natembeya acknowledged before the Senate’s public accounting committee in the Senate County that the gaps allowed people to raise public money.
The county report showed KSh261 million was collected from various sources of revenue against the target of KSh643 million, without including hospital fees.
The revenue supply commission estimates the county capacity to be KSh2 billion annually.
Despite investing KSh26 million in the new revenue collection system, the county still published a deficit of KSh22.7 million in the financial year ending June 30, 2024, with 11 sources of revenue recording.
Senators reported the errors, such as the county collecting only KSh38,000 from slaughterhouses throughout the year, equivalent to only 950 cows killed in all centers. Governor Natembeya admitted the figures signaled theft and lack of effectiveness.
Committee chairman Moses Kajwang ‘said more than Ksh20 million were stolen and forced the EACC to identify accountability, questioning whether the blame was for system vendors, revenue officials, or county leadership. The EACC is already investigating several county projects worth millions of shillings.
2. The Star
The newspaper reports that police in Murang’a have launched an investigation into the controversial death of a woman whose body was brought to the Kangari police station by a taxi driver who was charged to transport it as a package.
The authorities said the woman, believed to be between the ages of 45 and 50, was diagnosed with blankets, clothes and paper bags.
The driver explained that he was transporting passengers from Makboki to Kangari on Tuesday when a man wearing a black hat and jeans pants stopped him, demanding that he send a package he claimed to have been sent to Nairobi.
The visitor paid cash and even pretended to call the recipient.
When they arrived at the Kangari forum, no one came to pick up the package. While increasing suspicion of his weight and closure, the driver, with the help of the passenger, took the package to the police station.
The officers opened it and found the woman’s body dressed in red but without underwear.
Blazer with the Gatanga CCM Secondary School logo is among the items found.
The deceased’s body was transferred to the mortuary of the AIC Githumu Hospital for diagnosis and examination.
3. Daily Nation
The newspaper reports that DCP leader (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has launched an ambitious plan to get at least seven million votes from Mount Kenya in the 2027 general election, warning that only candidates who are willing to meet the strong demands will be supported by the camp.
Speaking on the Inooro TV Episode, Gachagua said the 5.5 million votes cast in 2022, as well as not engaging in new registrations, are making the goal a reality.
He estimated the total number of eight million registered voters and the majority of the voters who had emerged being influenced by what he called a greater national threat than ever before.
Gachagua listed several presidential candidates who could be considered, including Kalonzo Musyoka, Martha Karua, Fred Matiang’i, Eugene Wamalwa, Justin Muturi, George Natembeya, and Kajiado Senator Kenar Seki.
Added that the ODM candlestick Raila Odinga He can also be reached if he transfers alliances.
However, he emphasized that they want to confirm the actual number, signing contracts written by stakeholders Mt Kenyaand commit to the conversations organized under the supervision of DCP.
Additional terms include publicly announcing the government of Kenya first Be an enemy, promising to change one -sided tax measures, adjust education and health systems, and ensure justice at high government standards.
If no candidate will reach these thresholds, Gachagua vowed to run for the presidency himself.
The former deputy president accused the president William Ruto For betrayal, claiming that government installations were used to disperse Mount Kenya’s political unity and suppress harmony efforts.
He said he felt guilty of helping to bind Ruto, but promised to lead the “political fix” movement.
Despite his strong criticism, Gachagua expressed hope that Mount Kenya had learned from previous political errors and would support one agenda. He described his movement as part of a massive wave of liberation against the first Kenyan regime, claiming dissatisfaction has spread across the country.
Gachagua concluded by announcing that although all opposition candidates are left open for mount Kenya’s negotiations, Ruto is not in them.
4. The Standard
Daily reports that tensions in the opposition are increasing after former Interior Minister Fred Matiang’i holding meetings with leaders from the rival parties, thus causing panic among the Rigathi Gachagua of the Democratic Change (DCP) that its actions may disrupt their unity before 2027.
DCP leaders led by National Youth Coordinator Njeri Kahiga, criticized Matiang’i for betraying opposition by involving political giants such as Jeremiah Kioni and Maina Wambugu, who have openly opposed Gachagua.
Kahiga questioned Matiang’i’s loyalty and also raised doubts about the commitment of former President Uhuru Kenyatta to opposition, demanding that he explain his political position.
Defending the meetings, the leaders who rely on the Matiang’i side emphasized their support based on the principle, not the tribal politics.
Former Mathioya MP Peter Kimari said their goal was to encourage Mount Kenyan voters to support the presidential election after the next national conference.
He emphasized their opposition to the one -party government and called on the opposition to unite against President Ruto instead of fighting locally.
Former Gatundu North MP Wanjiku Kibe praised Matiang’i as a visionary leader, with Maina Wambugu praising his leadership style, distinguishing it from Gachagua’s attitude. Wambugu warned that they would leave Matiang’i if he would use the divisions.
Political analyst Kamau Githiomi felt that the competition emerging between Jubilee and the DCP about Mount Kenya’s administration could undermine the opposition, and ultimately give the government a rule.
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