On Saturday, October 11, local newspapers highlighted various issues, focusing on various activities in the country as Kenyans celebrated Environment Day with tree planting exercises in different parts of the country.
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1. The SturDay Standard
The newspaper reports that the University of Kenyatta (KU) for the second consecutive year has won the University of Nairobi (UON) at the University of Times (The) University 2026, and emerged as the leading Kenya Institute in international indicators and impacts.
The rise of KU reflects strong performance in the metrics of international participation and social contributions, which measure the influence of universities on the international forum and in line with the UN sustainable development goals (SDGs).
The university was placed in the 1001-1500 international band in the 2025 impact positions, listed between 201-300 in good health and well-being, zero hunger, and a decrease in inequality.
These categories evaluate contributions to community health, food security, and equality through research, teaching and joint venture.
The university receives 55,018 students in 13 campus and has expanded international cooperation and research, which has strengthened its international appearance.
On the contrary, the UON maintained the highest scores in professional cultural measures, recording 15.9 in teaching and 39.7 in research quality, and placed in the 601-800 international band for medical and health care, emphasizing its continued dominance in scholarships and special fields.
More than the two institutions, the University of Science and Technology of Jaramogi Oginga Odinga (Jooust) was closely listed, doing well in SDGs including no poverty, zero of hunger, and underwater life, focusing on its focus on agriculture, environmental sustainability, and the blue economy.
The University of Egerton was also highlighted at standards, within the band 1501+.
In general, 11 Kenyan universities were included in the list of world universities, which evaluate more than 2,000 institutions worldwide based on teaching, research, quotations, international perspectives, and industry participation, marking the increase in international existence and social impacts of Kenyan higher education institutions.
2. Saturday Nation
According to the post, the family of the late President Mwai Kibaki It has hired a private detective to confirm the claims of two people, Jacob Ocholla and Ms JNL, who claim to be his children who want to be identified and share part of his property.
The case was discussed in the High Court on Thursday, with Judge Erick Ogolla leading.
The investigation, approved by his son Kibaki, James Mark Kibaki, aimed to prove the credibility of the creditors and protect the family’s position that they had no preference for the former president.
Ocholla, 67, and Mrs. Jnl, 64, hold that their mothers met with Kibaki in the country Uganda And Britain in the 1950s, and thus is their biological father.
Private detective Sebastian Omboto of Advanced Forensics Limited, however, reported a significant difference.
Ocholla’s identity documents show his full name as George Jacob Ojuka Ocholla from Ugunja, Siaya County, protesting his claim that Jacob Ocholla Mwai.
The investigation revealed that he was the sixth of the 11 brothers, and one relative, James Umira, submitted an affidavit to oppose his claim, noting that his mother could not meet Kibaki as alleged.
The Witnesses, including his former colleagues, also denied the events he claimed Ocholla and Kibaki.
Regarding Ms Jnl, the detective noted that her mother’s profile identifies her partner as someone else and did not mention Kibaki.
The Kibaki family, led by the daughter of Judith Wanjiku, dismissed the allegations, saying there were no documents or reliable evidence involving those submitted to the former president, and that the face -to -face allegations were not enough to establish brotherhood.
The case was postponed until May 14, 2026, when Ocholla was expected to be questioned, to continue a legal dispute regarding the property of the late President and the father’s claims.
3. Weekend Star
The post reports that tensions erupted in the opposition coalition on Friday with DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua and former Internal Security Minister Fred Matiang’i exchanging harsh remarks during a parliamentary wiper Patriotic Front in Nairobi.
The conference was the first to be seen publicly on the same forum since Matiang’i joined the Jubilee, focusing on conflicts within the Union.
Matiang’i acknowledged the existence of internal errors but encouraged unity, emphasizing that differences are inherent in the Union and that the group’s joint goal exceeds individual expectations.
He called on members to work together despite occasional conflicts, to organize internal conflicts such as the crop of love and to commit the development of the country.
Gachagua seemed to respond indirectly, emphasizing that political activists must campaign fully to win, warning that the presidency cannot be protected by staying at home.
He mentioned the 2027 race as a two -horse race between the President William Ruto and the opposition coalition, and ignored other candidates.
He also highlighted the strategic importance of Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka, emphasizing that the side of Kalonzo may win in the election.
The conference witnessed major attendance, including Dap-K leader Eugene Wamalwa, PLP leader Martha Karua, Matiang’i, and former National Assembly Speaker Justin Muturi. Wamalwa emphasized the union’s commitment to unity, ignoring the rumors of divisions, with Wiper members officially approved Kalonzo for the presidency 2027.
The approval indicates that he is ready to lead the opposition, although he will still need to get a full support from the Union partners to bring about a reliable challenge against Ruto.
4. Nation Today
According to the Swahili post, the leader of the Democratic Party for the Citizens’ Party, Rigathi Gachagua has reversed his original application to apologize to former President Uhuru Kenyatta for the tensions that hit the 2022 general election, insisting that there was no reason to apologize.
The former deputy president said his removal did not prevent him from running for the presidency 2027, citing Sirisia’s MP John Waluke, whose guilt was abandoned in office.
Gachagua reiterated his commitment to run for the presidency, and announced that if he was a flag of the opposition, he would win.
He set himself up as an advocate for the ordinary Kenyan, claiming to replace Raila Odinga in this role, saying his absence abroad recently had been about to get stuck in opposition activities, focusing on his main position in the Union.
Regarding the political strategy, he rejected the concept of carrying anyone on the back, emphasizing that any candidate seeking a ticket to the opposition must freely influence voters. He also challenged President William Ruto to provide evidence involving him The procession Of Gen Z in June 2024, emphasizing that young people were not funded by any politician.
Gachagua also criticized the government over the kidnapping of youth and arbitrary killings, accusing Ruto and Deputy President Kithure Kindiki for not confessing the incident, giving condolences or compensating victims.
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