On Monday, June 2, national newspapers reported in detail about the 62nd annual Power Day celebrations held in Homa Bay County.
The newspapers also reported about The procession erupted following the arrest of the 2025 financial activist, Rose Njeri.
Daily Nation
The newspaper reported on the main arguments made by the President William Ruto During the 62nd annual Day celebrations.
Speaking at Raila Odinga Stadium on Sunday, June 1, Ruto described the achievements and reforms made by his government Kenya first.
President Ruto also launched a new payment system for the Community Health Authority (SHA).
Announced the Lapa Plan Play slowly to feelSha SH insurance contributions to Kenyans working in the informal sector.
Through this new program, citizens can pay their annual fees in phase or through the easiest payment method.
“In order to address chronic challenges such as delays in insurance contributions among the informal workers, we launch a creative and integrated payment solution called LIPA SHA slowly.
The star
The newspaper reported on the acquisition of the body of the first year of the Kenyan Tourism College, Nairobi.
The 20 -year -old was found dead in one of the campus dormitories on Friday, May 30, a few days after he was reported to disappear.
His new body was found in a room that was locked from the inside.
This discovery followed complaints from students about the strong odor coming from the room in the third floor.
According to the students, the deceased had had a dispute with the college guards at the main gate a few days ago.
The video of the event is allegedly distributed in WhatsApp groups before its body was found.
The founding of the body sparked protests at the campus with students claiming their colleague was killed.
The standard
The newspaper reported on the ongoing protests following the arrest of computer software and activist Rose Njeri.
Njeri was arrested on Friday, May 30, in South B for allegedly developing a website to facilitate public opposition to the 2025 financial bill.
His ban has sparked serious complaints on the Internet as human rights activists complain about his arrest or formal charges.
Lawyers have condemned his arrest saying it was a way to intimidate Rose and others who oppose the bill.
The Kenyan Law Society (LSK) led by its President Faith Odhiambo has expressed their sadness over the difficulty of obtaining permission to visit Rose to give her legal assistance.
“All efforts to ensure that he is given a police bail have been hampered by officers in charge of the case, who have not responded to the lawyers’ request,” Odhiambo said in a statement.
Nation Today
The newspaper reported on the move by opposition leaders to not attend the 62nd annual power ceremony.
Former Vice President Rigathi Gachagua attended a church service in Kiambu County and then organized several road meetings.
Wiper Democratic Movement leader Kalonzo Musyoka also did not attend any public ceremony but posted his message to Kenyans through social networks.
In Trans Nzoia, Governor George Natembeya also failed to attend the national celebrations, explaining that he was disappointed by the country’s condition.
“At the moment I have no position of authority, so why should I attend the celebration of authority? Excessive poverty is a new form of colonialism. We have been deceiving ourselves, and I will think seriously if I attend such festivals in the future,” Said Natembeya.
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