Kenya Newspapers, December 1: 3 Politicians Touted To Be Ruto’s Co-Candidate 2027

On Monday, December 1, national dailies widely reported plans by the major political parties to take disciplinary action against rebels following the hotly contested by-elections.

Some newspapers also reported on the headache facing President William Ruto regarding the election of his running mate in 2027.

1. The Standard

The newspaper reported on the chaos that broke out in the PCEA church in Kariobangi North Ward, where the former vice president Rigathi Gachagua he was attending a Thanksgiving service.

The event took place on Sunday, November 30, when the DCP party was celebrating after their candidate, David Wanyoike Warui, won the ward’s seat in the November 27 by-election.

During the service, two rival groups fought outside the church, causing heavy casualties as the groups threw stones at cars.

Police responded to the unrest by reportedly firing tear gas into the church and, in some cases, live fire to disperse the feuding groups, who were reportedly armed.

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Several young people were injured and rushed to the hospital while police officers wanted to be reinforced.

2. The Star

The newspaper reported on the disclosure of the leader of Wiper Kalonzo Musyoka that the opposition will present a petition regarding the results of the recent by-elections.

Speaking at AIC Mukuni in Machakos county on Sunday, November 30, Kalonzo said the opposition is preparing a petition to challenge the victory of Malava MP David Ndakwa and Mbeere North MP Leonard Wa Muthende.

He said the opposition has a strong case that could lead to the overturning of the Malava and Mbeere North by-election results.

“We know that many Kenyans, especially Malava and Mbeere in the North, are violent. They used the police, who collaborated with thugs, to intimidate the voters, we are preparing a strong and clear petition,” Kalonzo said.

The Wiper leader accused President Ruto of directly influencing the Mbeere North by-election on behalf of the UDA candidate.

“William Ruto knows that UDA did not win Malava and Mbeere. We have evidence that he personally called the police commanders in Mbeere North to ensure Muthende won. The whole world knows Ruto used every trick in the book to give the impression of victory. The belief is that he lost,” he added.

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3. Nation Today

A Kiswahili publication reported that the Vice President Kithur Kindiki he may face stiff competition in his efforts to retain his seat in 2027.

Following the recent by-election, analysts say that President William Ruto will have a difficult time deciding who will be his running mate.

Already, there are talks of a coalition between the United Democratic Union (UDA) and the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM).

In the ODM party, Homa Bay governor Gladys Wanga has emerged as a possible candidate to succeed Ruto.

Wanga, who is the chairman of the Orange Party, has been a strong advocate of broad government.

According to reliable sources, Ruto may choose Wanga as one way to use the supporters of the late former prime minister Raila Odinga.

Other close allies of the president are defending the Prime Minister Stay Mudavadi elected as a co-candidate.

According to this group, Mudavadi could be a consensus candidate if the Mt Kenya and Nyanza regions insist on the seat.

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However, Kindiki also remains the favorite candidate for the seat, given that he won the Mbeere North parliamentary seat.

4. Daily Nation

The publication reported on government-wide plans to remove rebel MPs following the recent by-elections.

Motivated by the results, the two parties are now planning to punish MPs and senators who opposed them and supported opposing candidates.

Among those allegedly targeted are Nyamira Senator Okong’o Omogeni and Nyali Member of Parliament Mohamed Ali ‘Jicho Pevu’.

The two are targeted for removal as members of the Parliamentary Service Commission (PSC).

Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale, who defied his UDA position by championing DAP-K’s Seth Panyako against David Nandwa, may also be hit by the dew.

Other MPs who may be impeached include Anthony Kibagendi (Kitutu Chache South), Caleb Amisi (Sabaoti), Clive Gisairo (Kitutu Masaba), Obadia Barongo (Bomachoge Borabu), Jack Wamboka (Bumula) and Wilberforce Oundo (Funyula).

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