On Monday, October 6, national newspapers reported in detail about the debate following the health status of the ODM leader, Raila Odinga.
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The newspapers also reported on the president’s plans William Ruto to build a luxury government housing in Meru County.
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The Swahili newspaper reported how the parents of Litein Boys’ High School students are facing huge fines following a violent strike that shook the school in September 2025.
Following a meeting between the Chairman of the Management Board (BOM), the leaders of the Parent Association (PTA), and officials of the Ministry of Education, it was decided that parents would pay KSh 69 million to finance the damage, while the PTA and BOM donate KSh 30 million more. The total cost of the damage is estimated at KSh 99,962,450.
Each of the 1,400 student mentioned in violence has been fined KSh 49,699, and the payment should be made by October 6, 2025, to facilitate repairs before students return to school.
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President William Ruto announced plans to build a State Lodge in Meru County despite opposition from some leaders. Speaking on Sunday, October 5, 2025, at the AIPCA St. Mary’s Kathelwa, Meru, the president said the new government residence would help in its future visits to the area.
He instructed his team to ensure that the building was completed by December, saying it would serve as a regional consultation center.
Ruto announced that the settlement is part of the KSh 20 billion plan to raise Meru’s status as a city, where funds are already allocated for road and marketing under the rule of Kenya first Alliance.
“I have told my people to prepare me for the State Lodge by December, where I will come and discuss the issues of this area of Meru, Tharaka Nithi, Isiolo and more,Said Ruto.
The newspaper reported on an ongoing debate over the rumors of ODM leader Raila Odinga.
On Sunday, October 5, Raila’s spokesman Dennis Onyango issued a statement explaining to the former prime minister.
In a statement, Onyango denied reports about Raila’s illness, adding that the former prime minister left the country on Friday evening.
“Raila Odinga traveled abroad on Friday evening – one of the many trips he made this year, and certainly not the last,” Said Onyango.
In addition, he accused Wiper party leader, Kalonzo Musyoka, and former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua for spreading rumors about Raila’s health.
However, Kalonzo denied the ODM party’s allegations, calling it an act of despair.
In a strong statement, Kalonzo claimed ODM was trying to associate him with the confusion of their party.
“The recent ODM party’s explosion through its supporters about ‘misconceptions’ created about Raila Odinga’s health is nothing but a political drama, an act of despair from the respected movements but has now lost a moral vision and political importance,” Said Kalonzo.
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The newspaper reported on the ongoing political visit of Trans Nzoia Governor, George Natembeya, in western Kenya.
At the end of the week, Natembeya visited Bungoma County and Nabongo Mumia’s Museum in Shiembekho, Matungu parliament, Kakamega County.
Natembeya said his ongoing visits were part of the major political plans for the 2027 general elections.
“I concluded my day Netima in Bungoma County, where I was welcomed with a unique reception and a large crowd of supporters. Collaborating with a living society was truly inspiring, and I am grateful for the opportunity to connect, listen, and share meaningful conversations as we work together to strengthen Mulembe’s nationality.
This visit is part of my ongoing efforts to unite and strengthen the Mulembe nation’s solidarity as we plan a joint stream towards the 2027 general elections, ” Said Natembeya.
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