On Friday, November 7, Kenyan newspapers reported that President William Ruto may field his deputy, Kithure Kindiki, as his running mate in the 2027 General Election.
Daily newspapers also highlighted how Kenyans are fleeing Tanzania after allegedly facing hostility from the government of President Samia Suluhu.
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1. People Daily
The publication revealed that President William Ruto is considering choosing his 2027 running mate from the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM).
Acting ODM party leader Oburu Oginga recently insisted that Ruto must have a running mate from the party for the party to support his bid for re-election.
The political tension within the deputy president’s camp has increased due to the ODM party’s demand for the deputy president’s seat instead of supporting Ruto’s re-election campaign.
A group of leaders from Mount Kenya East, where Kithur Kindikithe current vice president, is leaving, they have told the president to forget their votes if he releases him.
“We, the people of Meru, have not held this position for a long time. That seat is ours, of Mount Kenya East. Let it be known that this seat is ours,” Tigania West MP John Mutunga said.
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Political analysts opined that Ruto has several options from the Orange Party.
Among them are Minister of Mines Hassan Joho, Minister of Cooperatives Wycliffe OparanyaHoma Bay governor Gladys Wanga, and Finance Minister John Mbadi, who were senior officials in the party before resigning to join the government.
However, political analyst Kaburi Kanoti said that Ruto’s choice could be influenced by the family of the late ODM leader Raila Odinga.
“Because they still want to maintain their political power, the family does not want to give up their political legacy. The family can recommend Ida Odinga, Winnie Odingaor Ruth Odinga as Ruto’s running mate,” Kinoti commented.
2. The Standard
A large number of Kenyans, mostly private school teachers, are fleeing Tanzania due to the government’s warning to employers not to hire individuals without work licenses.
Many left voluntarily after the police in Arusha, Dar es Salaam, Mbeya, Mwanza, and Songwe, among other cities, threatened to take strict action against employers and landlords who hosted foreigners without the necessary documents.
“English teachers working in so-called international schools are the majority,” a journalist in Dar es Salaam revealed.
Tanzanians have been asked by the police to report any foreigners whose work permits have expired or who may be working in the country illegally.
Such foreigners are often held by the police for three months after being arrested in Tanzania before being deported.
3. Daily Nation
Kenya has asked Tanzania to provide answers about the whereabouts of its citizens caught up in the post-election violence in the country.
Prime Minister Stay Mudavadi he asked Tanzania to ensure the safety of Kenyans and take action against any violation of their rights.
The request comes following reports that Kenyans living in the neighboring country are afraid of being affected after being suspected of participating in protests that took place during and after the 2025 General Election.
Kenyan families expressed concern for the safety of their relatives in Tanzania, as reports emerged that an unknown number had been killed, injured, arrested, or sustained injuries at the hands of security forces.
4. The Star
The publication highlighted Safaricom’s half-year financial results.
The telecommunications company reported a profit of KSh 42.8 billion in the six months to September 2025.
This was driven by the growth of M-Pesa and Fuliza, which registered 2.1 million and 1.6 million more customers, respectively.
Safaricom recorded a 52% increase in net profit from KSh 28.1 billion reported in the same period in 2024.
5. Nation Today
The Ministry of Education is facing a serious problem that raises serious concerns about sustainability, funding, and allocation of resources.
This comes after it was discovered that 2,145 public primary schools across the country did not exceed the minimum enrollment of 45 students.
The great lack of efficiency in the education management system in Kenya has also been revealed by the complete closure of 10 schools in 10 counties after it was discovered that they had no students.
The findings are part of an ongoing national audit of primary education institutions aimed at eliminating air schools and speeding up the distribution of cash to legitimate institutions.
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