On Friday, May 2, Kenyan newspapers were closely investigating the killing of Kasipul MP (MP) Charles Ong’ongo Were.
Daily newspapers also reported on the taxation program for sugar cane, milk and medicine, which could further increase the cost of living for Kenyans.
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1. People Daily
On Wednesday, April 30, a gunman killed Kasipul MP Charles Ong’ongo, leaving his bodyguard and not knowing how to fight for his boss.
It was revealed that the MP was living in anxiety after complaining about the threats of his life, even when the authorities claimed that the killings were carefully planned and executed.
According to a security guard carrying a gun and sitting in the back seat during the attack, the incident was so sudden that he was confused and failed to act immediately.
“It only took us a few seconds to understand what happened. By that time, the attacker and his colleague had already fled,” He explained.
Using a motorcycle to pay attackers strategic benefits as they were able to escape quickly and avoid traffic congestion.
The incident occurred at one o’clock in the evening when the white Toyota Crown (registration number KDM 783A) was at Were when it stopped at traffic near the intersection of City Mortuary Ngong Road.
According to police, the MP was sitting next to the driver and was shot four or five times. One bullet penetrated his chest, while the other two remained inside his body.
Investigators explained that the attackers knew that he had recently changed the car for security reasons.
2. Daily Nation
Farmers and health care providers are among the victims if the new proposal for the National Treasury to impose a Value Added Tax (VAT) of 16 percent for some goods will be approved.
Minister of Treasury John Mbadi He has recommended the removal of raw materials and ingredients used in the production of medicines and animal feed, as well as sugar cane exports, from the list of non -VAT products through the 2025 financial bill.
In addition, the manufacture and production of cell phones has been removed from the list of non -VAT products.
VAT for unpaid products is charged at a rate of 0 percent, meaning they are tax -free products, unlike non -VAT products.
However, the Treasury has proposed to remove these products from the list in the bill, and thus distributors will raise prices for consumers.
The minister also proposed a 16 percent VAT charging for electricity buses, which could undermine the development of electrical transport technology.
3. The Standard
Announcement of new training jobs for teachers from the President William Ruto In January 2026 it will provide new opportunities for unemployed teachers to compete for 20,000 jobs.
To address the shortage of teachers across the country, Ruto said that the government has allocated KSh 2.4 billion to hire training teachers.
“In the last two years, we have employed more than 76,000 teachers, and we have already allocated KSh 2.4 billion to hire 20,000 more training teachers,” the president announced during the 2025 labor day celebrations in Independence Garden, Nairobi, Thursday, May 1.
He also noted that the government has allocated KSh 1.6 billion to enhance teachers’ capacity and KSh 1 billion for promotion.
4. The Star
The family of Kasipul MP, Charles Ong’ongo Were, has blamed unidentified politicians in his Wednesday night’s murder.
His brothers, Paul Juma, James Were, and Dalmas Otieno, said the killings were planned and they accused the police of negligence.
They explained that their brother had filed a personal complaint and reported to the police, indicating that he was afraid of his safety.
In a statement to the police, the MP said that prominent politicians met at hotels Kisumu And fever bay planning to get rid of him.
“Ten prominent people were on the list of MPs planning to kill him. Although he reported to the police, no steps were taken to protect him,” James said.
5. Nation Today
For the first time since returning from the United States, former Internal Security Minister Fred Matiang’i is expected to make the first visit today on Friday, May 2, in his Gusii stronghold.
The former minister is interested in running for president and plans to oppose President Ruto in the 2027 general election.
According to a timetable issued by his neighbor, Matiang’i will address his supporters at road meetings.
The meetings will begin in its Village of Ujuri, then through the cities of Keka and Keumu, and concluded in the city of Kisii.
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