Tuesday, October 7, reported on a variety of topics, with the 2027 presidential race and race dominating the pages.
Source: UGC
One newspaper reported on the possibility of a Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna be in the presidential vote.
1. Nation today
The newspaper reported on a Kenyan movement that is expected to suspend the presidential candidate in 2027.
Led by ODM Secretary -General and Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, the movement announced that it might sponsor the presidential candidate in the 2027 general election.
The move provides a test for the hybrid government and the opposition coalition wing.
A political group consisting of young politicians has suggested that it will not cooperate with the two parties ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The broader wing is led by President William Ruto and ODM cadre Raila Odinga while the opposition coalition included former deputy president Rigathi GachaguaWiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka, Dap-K leader Eugene Wamalwa, and Martha Karua of People Liberation Party (PLP), among others.
On Sunday, October 5, Bumula MP Jack Wamboka indicated that the group was ready Ruto.
“We are talking to Senator Suna and the people we have, come 2027 we will not be afraid of anything. We better have our choice 2027,” Wamboka said.
The same statement was made by Saboti MP Caleb Amisi, who called on Raila to let them follow another political stream to save the nation.
“Let’s go to Father (Raila) so we can save our country because we have already given you almost 60 years to lead us but you have not been able to bring stability to the country. Now let’s go,” Amisi said.
South Kitutu MP, Anthony Kibagendi, said the Kenyan One Union, which includes MPs from different parties, will ensure that President Ruto and Mr Odinga fail in the elections.
Despite being an ODM spokesman, Mr Sifuna has continued to oppose the Moou agreement between the party and Ruto’s United Democratic Alliance (UDA).
Meanwhile, Sifuna has expressed his intention to withdraw ODM if it announces the support of the President in the 2027 general election.
The latest announcement of Kenya One could affect ODM if Mr Sifuna and other party members of the party would withdraw before the next general election.
The movement includes Sifuna, Amisi, Kibagendi, Wamboka, Embakasi East MP Grandpa OwinoGathoni Wamuchomba (Githunguri), Clive Gisairo (Tutu Masaba) and Bomachoge Borab MP Obadiah Barongo.
While the politicians claim that the government is trying to divide them, they have vowed to stick until they take over 2027.
The group’s announcement that it will fund the presidential candidate shows that the number of presidential candidates is increasing day by day.
2. Daily Nation
The newspaper reported on the decision of the President of the Law Society (LSK) Faith Odhiambo to withdraw from the panel of President William Ruto.
Odhiambo resigned from the position of chairman of the compensation panel to the victims of government abuse, citing the compensation process, the cases filed against the panel and the need to protect the party from its enemies as reasons for doing so.
In a statement, Odhiambo said his resignation was due to a case that had been stuck for 120 days the panel was required to carry out his duties.
“The days are moving and the victims have been reaching me asking when they will be paid,” He said.
“LSK has been following the law throughout the history of Kenya, especially in the last two years, and my office oath stipulates that I must maintain that style and fight against those who prevent this party from achieving its goals,” he added.
His resignation comes a few weeks after his appointment.
The Head of Public Service, Felix Koskei, announced the formation of the panel in August 2025, and included in the name of Ms Odhiambo as Deputy Chairman to burn the Internet.
3. The Standard
The Standard newspaper saved the charges of the Kilifi Health Center as well as its directors and staff for fraud.
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions filed a criminal charges against seven employees from the new Kilifi Clinic, accusing them of defrauding the Community Health Authority (SHA) more than KSh 2 million.
This action follows the submission of the investigation report by the Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI) on October 1.
Among the charges are the Directors of the Clinic, Patrick Kimuyu Kanya and Faith Chepkururi Bii, who are accused of several offenses, including conspiracy to commit crimes, destroying formal records, and benefiting from illegal income.
Other suspects, Steven Okinyi Ojwang, Justine Baraka Glen, Maina Macharia, Pauline Wanjiru and Nadia Mbeyu, are expected to face charges such as conspiracy, forging memories, false statements, forgery, and forgery.
Investigations revealed that the group had filed medical fraud allegations and changed patient data.
After a thorough review of the case file, the DPP noted that there was enough evidence to continue legal action against the clinic, its leadership and staff.
4. People Daily
The newspaper reported on the economic burden awaiting Kenyans as the government prepares the next budget.
Kenyans may face increased economic pressure as the government plans to strengthen domestic revenue and borrow more to support the proposed budget of KSh 4.6 trillion for the financial year of 2026/27.
Although the budget is still in its early stages and can be amended, citizens may have to carry serious financial responsibilities.
According to the budget review draft and view paper from the national treasury, as reported by People Daily, the government aims to produce KSh 3.583 trillion in total revenue, increase from current KSh 3.3 trillion. Of these, regular revenue is expected to contribute to KSh 2.9 trillion.
To counter the budget deficit of KSh 1.017 trillion, the Treasury proposes to get KSh 241.8 billion from foreign lenders and KSh 775.8 billion from domestic sources.
The approach means that a large part of the funding will come from financially stable institutions such as banks, pension funds and private organizations.
However, if banks prioritize government lending, private sector participants, including businesses and individuals, may be overwhelmed to get a cheap loan, which can lead to high loan costs and reduce operating efficiency.
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