The local newspaper on Wednesday, July 23, touched on a variety of topics, including the conditions of Raila Odinga In support of President William Ruto in the 2027 presidential election.
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Elsewhere, newspapers reported on the discovery of Kenyans that Deputy Inspector General of Police, Eliud Lagat, did not resign as he previously pointed out.
1. People Daily
The newspaper reported the possibility of the ODM party disappearing from the presidential candidate in the 2027 general election.
According to People Daily, a political party led by Raila Odinga may decide to support the President William Ruto to run for the second term of the presidency, but on several terms.
One of the conditions is the Ruto party to replace the Nairobi governor to go to the ODM candidate.
Meanwhile, the newspaper revealed that Raila had appointed Makadara MP George Aladwa for the Nairobi governor.
This means to be an Embakasi East MP, Grandpa Owinohe will not have Raila’s blessing despite announcing his intention to run for the position.
Prior to the People Daily report, Grandpa and his Westlands colleague, Tim Wanyonyi, were the ODM politicians who had announced the intention to run for the city’s governor.
However, Wanyonyi has announced the intention to run for the governor of Bungoma, thus leaving Grandpa in Nairobi.
On the other hand, Aladwa was linked to the intention of running for the governor of Vihiga.
2. The Standard
The newspaper reported on the Eliud Lagat holiday which was interpreted as withdrawal last month.
According to the newspaper, Lagat had never resigned or resigned from his post following allegations of the death of teacher Albert Ojwang last month.
He explained that he only took 18 days of an approved administrative holiday, protesting the widespread claim that he officially resigned as deputy Inspector General of the Kenyan Police Service.
The holiday, he noted, was intended to allow independent authority to oversee the police operation (IPOA) conducting impartial investigations amid public concerns about the incident at the Nairobi Police Station.
In response to a request for his resignation, on the basis that his absence is the same as resignation, Lagat emphasized that his holiday was officially approved by Inspector General Douglas Kanja.
The request was submitted by British human rights activist Eliud Karanja Matindi.
“I completely deny and deny the allegations, heresy, and conclusions made by the complainant that I had left him illegally or left my post as Deputy Inspector General or that I claimed to appoint a successor, contrary to any written law or law,” Lagat’s affidavit read.
Representing by his lawyer, Cecil Miller, Lagat said that he applied for an official administrative holiday due to ongoing investigations that had attracted the attention of many people and investigated.
To enhance his information, he presented the documents, including the June 16, 2025 holiday request and a letter of official approval from Inspector General Kinja issued the same date.
“The request mentioned was made voluntarily and with good intentions, based on the principles of public accountability, institutional integrity, and preserving public confidence in the police service. He added.
Lagat wants a request for his removal to be dismissed, emphasizing that the implementation of the requested orders will hinder his ability to carry out his official duties, to undermine the continuation of the operation within the police service, and to conflict with the broader public interests in maintaining legal implementation.
3. Daily Nation
Daily Nation It kept the opportunity for the independence of a Kenyan who was waiting to be executed in Saudi Arabia.
Bertrand Munkho was facing the death penalty in the Gulf nation; He was officially released from detention.
Munyaka, known as Stevo, the eldest son of veteran journalist Dorothy Kweyu, was released at 10am on Tuesday, July 22, according to Kenya’s Foreign Secretary, Korir Sing’oei.
This signaled the end of a decade in prison for Munkho.
“Steve Abdukareem Munkho, a Kenyan citizen who was waiting to be executed in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, is now free from 4am this morning, following the full implementation of the court terms,” Said Sing’oei.
“Our embassy in Riyadh has confirmed that Steve made Umra after being released.
The Kenyan agony was due to the April 2011 incident, when a professional dispute with Abdul Halim Mujahid Makrad Saleh, a Yemen, led to the death of the deceased.
Munyango was later detained for murder.
4. Nation Today
Nation Today focused on President William Ruto’s strategy to face his former deputy, Rigathi Gachagua ‘, a growing influence before the 2022 general elections.
Ruto uses his current deputy, Kithure Kindiki; The leader of the majority of the National Assembly, Kimani Ichung’wah, and some Cabinet secretaries to fight Gachagua.
Meanwhile, Gachagua has joined forces with opposition leaders including Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka, Dap-Kenya leader Eugene Wamalwa, former Minister of Home Affairs Fred Matiang’i, People’s Liberation Party leader Martha Karua and Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya, forming the Union.
Violence against Gachagua from Ruto and even the allies of former President Uhuru Kenyatta seems to disturb Gachagua.
“One person is followed by more than 10 groups,” he complained in a recent interview.
Prime Minister Musalia Mudavadi criticized Gachagua’s visit to the United States, calling it “ethnicity sold abroad,” Since Gachagua has been addressing his audience in his native language.
Gachagua claimed that there were activities coordinated in the Mount Kenya region aimed at fighting him.
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