On Thursday, April 24, major local newspapers continued to announce in detail about Pope Francis’ funeral, and captured a state of grief shared with more than one billion Catholics in the world before his funeral according to his final wishes.
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1. Daily Nation
According to the newspaper, President William Ruto’s allies have accused senior leaders within the ODM party Raila Odinga By using political hooliganism against the President, thereby exacerbating divisions in a hybrid government.
These are happening amid an increase in opposition efforts to undermine the power of Ruto before the 2027 election.
On Monday, Raila met Godfrey Kanoti, leader of the new Democratic National Alliance (DNA), a party that appears to be the center of Ruto’s opposition.
Raila, however, ignored the meeting, saying it was a common debate focusing on national issues and political systems.
The tension has remained great, with ODM senior officials like Edwin Sifuna, James Orengoand Kisumu governor Anyang ‘Nyong’o criticizing the Ruto regime.
Nyong’o criticized the government for repealing the division and undermining the 2010 Constitution, comparing the current administration to the Nyayo era.
He also criticized government intervention in county activities, especially road management and health care delivery.
Ruto allies, including senior leader in Senate Aaron Cheruiyot, have dismissed this criticism by trying to push the government.
He claimed ODM uses issues such as the Treasury Tax TaxUDA ODM’s term for division and criticizing UDA for lacking stability in important national issues.
2. The Star
The newspaper reported that former Migori governor Okoth Obado denied any involvement in the murder of Sharon Otieno, killed in 2018 in Homa Bay County.
Giving his testimony to court before Magistrate Cecilia Githua, Obado admitted that he had a romantic relationship with Sharon but insisted that he had nothing to do with his death.
Obado is in court with his former assistant, Michael Oyamo and Caspal Obiero. All three have denied the charges.
He explained that his relationship with Sharon was well -known by her family, Sharon’s family, and her colleagues in the Migori County government.
Obado expressed deep regret about Sharon’s death, saying it caused the pain not only for her family but also for her family.
He added that the killings had destroyed his reputation and made his remorse for his family, friends and followers.
Obado confirmed that he was the father of Sharon’s unborn child but explained that he had no plans to marry her.
He also revealed that his wife, Hellen Adhiambo, discovered the courtship and even tried to catch her and Sharon together.
3. Nation today
The Swahili newspaper reported that former Kiambu governor Ferdinand Waititu received relief after the high court allowed him to amend his request for a bail release while awaiting his appeal against 12 years in prison for corruption.
Judge Lucy Njuguna said that Waititu’s request to submit a new request was great and had to be re -heard.
He added that although the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Renson Ingonga, opposed the request, the court believes it is right to give the Waititu the opportunity instead of dismissing the request directly.
“I have gone through the Draft Appeal (bail), and in my opinion, the proposed amendment is essential to the right decision regarding this appeal,” Said Judge Njuguna.
Waititu was sentenced to 12 years in prison on February 14 for receiving a bribe of KSh25.6 million from a road contractor when he became the governor of Kiambu.
He was ordered to pay a fine of KSh53.5 million to avoid the imprisonment, but he could not do so.
4. The Standard
According to the post, Ruto criticized the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF), citing it as outdated and could not solve current international challenges.
During a public speech in China, Ruto argued that these institutions needed major reforms to address today’s issues.
He has often questioned their structure, expressing their unfair view of developing countries.
However, when Ruto made this comment in Beijing, senior officials from the Kenyan national treasury attended the 2025 World Bank and IMF meetings in Washington, DC, from April 21 to 26.
This may seem like Kenya is trying to maintain good relations with East and West Nations.
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi, Secretary -General Chris Kiptoo, and the Governor of the Central Bank Kamau Thugge were part of the Kenyan delegation at the meetings.
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