On Wednesday, March 25, dailies highlighted the health concerns of former Cabinet Minister Raphael Tuju in police custody amid a property dispute, as well as the exhumation of many bodies from a mass grave in Kericho.
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1. Daily Nation
According to the newspaper, increasing fuel shortages across Kenya have exposed a widening gap between government assurances and reality, leaving motorists stranded and worried.
Energy Minister Opiyo Wandayi has emphasized that the country has sufficient oil reserves, urging Kenyans to avoid panic buying.
He said the government has emergency plans to reduce supply disruptions associated with the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
However, his remarks have not done much to calm concerns as many gas stations have run dry or are starting to ration fuel.
Initial checks show several shops, especially those run by Vivo Energy, have run out of petrol or diesel in parts of Nairobi, including Karen, Ongata RongaiKiserian and near Kipande House.
Similar shortages have been reported in Mombasa and Kilifi, with some stations closing after running out of supplies.
Industry insiders are now warning that a major crisis could occur within weeks. An oil executive disclosed that no oil tankers are currently heading to Kenya, with the next shipment expected in early April.
This looming gap has led to panic buying, with drivers rushing to fill up their tanks amid fears of a worsening shortage.
The situation is increasingly affected by rising global oil prices and instability in the Middle East, especially near the main supply routes.
In the region, oil traders have threatened to stop sales, saying that the current prices set by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) are unsustainable.
With the current prices set, Super Petrol at KSh178.28, Diesel at KSh166.54, and Kerosene at KSh152.78, the government is now under intense pressure to stabilize supply while avoiding rapid price increases that could burden consumers.
2. The Standard
According to a daily newspaper, a deadly discovery in Kericho county has taken a turn for the worse after authorities exhumed 33 bodies from a mass grave at Makaburi Cemetery, raising fresh questions about how the remains ended up there.
The bodies, found in an operation that lasted more than six hours under tight security, included eight adults and 25 children, among them infants and fetuses.
Government psychiatrist Dr. Richard Njoroge described the findings as very unusual, noting that some bodies were wrapped in gunny bags, while others were chopped up, with six different body parts found.
Previous studies have shown a disturbing pattern. Although most of the bodies were in advanced stages of decomposition, the remains of the infants appeared to be recent.
Investigators are now investigating whether some of the bodies came from hospitals or morgues, raising concerns about possible errors in handling and disposal.
The excavation followed a court order and the arrest of two suspects, including the caretaker of the cemetery. Investigators uncovered discrepancies in burial records, with documents showing bodies allegedly being moved from the Nyamira Teaching and Referral Hospital, adding to the mystery.
The exercise, which was temporarily suspended to allow forensic guidance, resumed amid heavy rain as residents gathered in shock.
The Kenya Red Cross and the Independent Medical and Legal Unit (IMLU) monitored the process, calling for a transparent investigation and strict adherence to legal procedures.
3. The Star
According to the newspaper, what started as a normal pregnancy turned into a rare medical experiment that ended in what doctors now call a miracle at the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital.
Mercy Aduke hugs her newborn son, who is now being called a “Miracle Baby”, after surviving an ectopic pregnancy, a condition so rare and dangerous that it often claims the life of both mother and child.
For about eight months, the baby grew outside the womb, growing inside the womb and surrounded by vital organs. Doctors say such cases are very dangerous.
In Aduke’s case, the placenta was entangled with major blood vessels and parts of the intestine, making surgery difficult and potentially life-threatening.
The team of experts opted for a cautious approach, successfully delivering the baby while leaving the placenta in place to reduce naturally, avoiding excessive bleeding.
The complex operation was led by expert surgeons Dr. Gabriel Eliazaro and Dr. Owila Edward, while the mother and baby surgeon Dr. Kays Muruka co-ordinating services after an unusual investigation that caused the alarm.
For Aduke, the journey was filled with confusion and fear. As a mother of two children, at first she did not know that she was pregnant.
At one point, he was even told that the child had died. But a public health advocate later discovered signs of life, prompting him to be referred for specialist care.
At 38 weeks, the baby was born safely and is now being examined after developing a fever.
4. Nation Today
Kiswahili newspaper reports that two grieving families from Nyeri and Murang’a counties have broken their silence, pleading with politicians to stop using the deaths of their daughters as a tool in political warfare.
At the heart of the dispute are the deaths of Regina Wairimu, a fourth-year engineering student at Dedan Kimathi University, and blogger Maureen Kinyua.
In recent weeks, leaders who collaborate with Kenya First The Alliance and the opposition have exchanged accusations, linking the cases to an unnamed politician from the Mt Kenya region.
But for Regina’s family, the new political attention has reopened old wounds. Speaking in Murang’a, family spokesperson Francisca Wambui said frequent calls and visits from people claiming to be investigators caused distress.
He claimed that some relatives were even promised KSh 10 million to push for a new investigation involving the senior politician, a move he described as careless and exploitative.
Regina died on February 12, 2023, eight months pregnant. Medical reports attributed her death to profuse bleeding related to pregnancy complications.
An autopsy confirmed those findings, even as disturbing details emerged about the circumstances in which her unborn child’s body was found.
Despite this, political leaders, including the President William Rutohave made allegations suggesting foul play without naming suspects. The remarks have fueled speculation and public debate.
However, the family insists that justice should not be politicized, stressing that investigators had already recorded statements from at least 10 people, and any further action should follow due legal process, not political pressure.
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