The newspapers also reported threats by the Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna About withdrawal from the ODM party before the 2027 elections.
Source: UGC
1. Daily Nation
The newspaper focused on the position of ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna. William Ruto to run for president again.
On Sunday, August 3, Sifuna indicated that he would resign from the ODM party if Raila Odinga decided to support Ruto in the 2027 general election.
The Senator from Nairobi said he would not accept any party’s decision to support Ruto again, saying such a decision would have to resign.
“Today I want to say: I will read all the ODM party resolutions that emphasize ODM loyalty – unless one. If they pass a resolution that says Sifuna has no meaning, I will read it. If they say I am a fool, I will pass it. Sifuna announced.
2. The Star
The newspaper highlighted the call of the Speaker of the National Assembly, Moses Wetang’ula, to the Luhya community to support President Ruto in his re -election in 2027.
Speaking there BusiaWetang’ula called on the Mulembe community to put itself in a better position to succeed Ruto by 2032, emphasizing that they have the power of a large number of voters.
According to the former Bungoma senator, it is very likely that Ruto will support Mluhya for the presidency in 2032.
“The Luhya community has a good chance of succeeding President Dr. William Ruto by 2032. I have urged the community to join Dr. Ruto in the second term in 2027 to achieve this. Wetang’ula said.
2. The Standard
The newspaper reported on a massive ticket scandal that emerged in a match between Harambee Stars and DR Congo.
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Although online systems showed that tickets were “sold all,” much of the Moi Sports Center Stadium Kasarani The capacity of 48,000 people were clearly visible without people, with many fans being prevented from getting tickets.
Reports indicate that influential people associated with the Kenyan Union government were first involved in the purchase of tickets, which prevented ordinary fans from entering the stadium.
Government intelligence had shown that some fans planned to use Chan’s matches to sing opposition to President William Ruto’s government.
“News was widespread, especially on social networks, that some fans planned to use the CHAN platform to sing opposition statements in front of cameras that announce the event around the world. The circles near the plot said.
Details of the leaked internal communications showed that security agencies were quietly ordered to encourage officials to attend Chan matches.
For example, the Internal Security Department ordered the Prison Headquarters to submit the names of those who wanted to attend Chan events.
“Please tell all sports workers and others under your authority who want to attend Chan to give their names,” It said the memo.
In some cases, tickets were reported to be excluded for political supporters from some Nairobi streets such as Mathare and Kibra.
Nation Today
The Swahili newspaper reported on the divisions emerging within the Democratic Action Party of Kenya (DAP-K).
Already, complaints have been filed calling for Eugene Wamalwa and Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya to be expelled.
The Malwa camp wants Natembeya to be fired for allegedly registering another political party.
On the other hand, the Natembeya camp wants Malwa to be dismissed for allegedly misusing party money.
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