The Kenyan newspaper on Tuesday, July 1, highlighted a variety of topics, including concerns about the escalation of police violence that causes death.
Elsewhere, newspapers reported on the possibility of the arrest of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua due to the protests last Wednesday, June 25
1. People Daily
The newspaper reported on the state of the arrest of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua as stated by Mohamed Amin, Director of the Criminal Investigation Department (DCI).
Amin said that like any other citizen, Gachagua would be arrested and brought to court if found guilty of being involved in the chaos on June 25.
According to the chief of the DCINo politician will be above the law while investigations are ongoing about violence that led to deaths, injuries, and property damage.
Amin said:
“Regarding Rigath, I would like to explain that he would not miss his arrest or charges. He is like any other Kenyan and is under the law of the land.
The DCI chief explained that their investigation has so far revealed that the violence was organized:
“Our investigations have shown amazing incidents. Government infrastructure has been damaged, several guns were stolen and police equipment lost, and some of those weapons were used in theft,” He said.
Amin added that they are looking for those who have planned and funded the violence, and will be held accountable for their actions. He urged the victims, including traders, to report to DCI to assist in the investigation.
As of June 30, according to DCI reports, 485 people had been arrested, 448 charged, and 37 were still being investigated.
According to human rights groups, 16 people were killed in The procession Last week, although the government said only 10 people lost their lives.
2. Daily Nation
The newspaper set aside a special page to report on the death of Boniface Kariuki, a 22 -year -old boy killed by police during a protest in Nairobi on June 17.
Kariuki was selling Banda when he encountered two police officers who used excessive force against him.
He was killed on June 30 at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH), about two weeks after being admitted to an intensive care unit (ICU).
He was shot in the head and was abandoned until the protesters nearby helped him and rushed him to the hospital.
Doctors tried to rescue him while a piece of ammunition was still in his head. On June 29, doctors confirmed that he was in a state of brain dying with his heart hit with difficulty.
3. Nation today
The national newspaper today reported on complex politics of the South Suba region, where the Minister of the National Treasury, John Mbadihe is in the midst of tension.
Mbadi faces criticism from local politicians who claim to help his wife, Rhoda Mbadi, to run for parliament in 2027.
Initially, Mbadi had indicated that he would run for South South Suba in 2027, but changed his position after being appointed Minister.
Rhoda has been representing her husband in tragedy and public meetings in the area.
Mbadi defended himself saying he was sending his wife out of many national responsibilities, and that he did not expect to push for the South South MP’s election.
Mbadi was quoted as saying:
“He talks regularly with the President William Ruto and senior government officials. I don’t have much time to be with our residents. We do social work with Nyasembo (Rhoda), and sending him does not mean he wants parliament. I am not a person to keep my family in power. ”
4. The Standard
The Standard newspaper reported on the disappearance of attorney Ndi’ang’ui Kyagia, allegedly taken from his house in Kinoo, Kiambu County.
DCI confirmed that the lawyer, who is also a blogger, was a person to be interested in an ongoing investigation into the violence on June 25.
DCI said he was recognized after distributing a poster image that posted details of how the protests would take place.
However, police denied arresting him and demanding that he surrender himself.
On June 30, the Nairobi Supreme Court ordered police chief Douglas Kanja to bring Kigagini in court on July 1, after his family failed to find him and panic.
The Kenya Law Society (LSK) opened the case claiming that the rights were violated as he was arrested and removed by a car.
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