Newspapers on Tuesday, March 31, have highlighted the massive voter registration drive underway, thus attracting massive youth participation ahead of 2027, the police stepped up efforts to find Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja for contempt of the Senate.
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1. Daily Nation
According to the newspaper, Kenya’s political landscape is quietly changing ahead of the 2027 General Election, with Gen Z voters emerging as a decisive force that could redefine traditional voting patterns.
Figures from the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) show that of the 6.3 million new voters expected, 5.1 million are Gen Z, young Kenyans born between 2006 and 2009.
The group, which has largely distanced itself from tribal politics, is now at the center of a bitter political conflict.
Counties such as Kakamega, Bungoma and Kisii are expected to see significant increases, positioning the areas as key battlegrounds.
At the same time, Mt Kenya counties, which contributed greatly to the President’s victory William Ruto 2022, they account for nearly one million new voters, marking another high-stakes contest.
The IEBC has already launched an enhanced voter registration program targeting 2.5 million new voters within 30 days, with increased outreach through Service Centers and training institutes to reach first-time registrants.
Despite these efforts, a huge gap remains, as of the 34.9 million national ID cards issued, only 22.3 million Kenyans have registered to vote, leaving millions of people unaccounted for.
What makes this moment important is the political awakening of Gen Z. Once seen as apathetic, the group’s mobilization during protest of the Finance Bill 2024 marked a change.
2. Nation Today
According to this newspaper, Rigathi Gachagua has signaled a major change in opposition politics in Kenya, hinting that Kalonzo Musyoka may emerge as the leader of the coalition’s presidency in the 2027 General Election.
While on a visit to the Ukambani area, Gachagua seemed to relax his previous position that he had a good chance to compete with William Ruto, instead he supported Musyoka.
He described the Ukambani vote as decisive and encouraged the region to register at least four million voters to increase the opposition’s chances.
Gachagua also launched a fierce attack against Ruto-leaning leaders in Ukambani, calling them traitors and urging voters to support only candidates who support Musyoka.
He argued that strong domestic support structures would be essential to any successful presidential bid.
Kalonzo, for his part, maintained pressure on the government, raising concerns over recent national issues, including the discovery of bodies in Kericho.
Other leaders including Mutula Kilonzo Jr and Wavinya Ndeti they emphasized voter registration and unity warning that divisions could weaken the opposition.
3. The Standard
According to this publication, the mysterious death of a 30-year-old man at the Keringet Police Station in Nakuru County has sparked outrage, raising fresh questions about the safety of suspects in police custody.
Bernard Cheruiyot was arrested on March 28 after neighbors accused him of making death threats during a dispute.
According to his family, he was in good health when he was brought to the center. But less than 24 hours later, he died.
Police claim Cheruiyot injured himself while in the cell. Nakuru County Police Commander, Samuel Boit said officers responded to reports of a distressed prisoner and found him in pain, with head injuries.
“OCS went to the cell and found Cheruiyot lying in pain, and when he asked the inmates what happened, they said he had injured himself on the cell wall,” said Boit.
He was taken to the hospital for a while, treated and taken back into custody, his condition worsened several hours later.
He was rushed back to the hospital, where he died. However, this narrative has done little to convince the family who have demanded a thorough investigation into the man’s death.
4. The Star
This publication reports that a Nairobi-based hospital has achieved a major medical breakthrough, successfully implanting a pacemaker without opening the chest, marking what doctors say is a first in sub-Saharan Africa.
The procedure, which took place at the Aga Khan University Hospital, involved inserting a lead-free pacemaker through a leg vein and guiding it to the heart using a catheter.
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