On Saturday, September 28, Kenyan newspapers reported in detail about the impeachment of Vice President Rigathi Gachagua and its implications in the political sphere.
Source: UGC
1. The Saturday Standard
The newspaper reported that they are damned if they do, and damned if they don't. This is the strange state that some MPs are facing as the plot to impeach Gachagua gathers pace.
Although some MPs are determined to send the DP home to protect their political careers in 2027, others fear the consequences.
Some members of parliament, especially those from the area where he comes from Gachagua la Mount Kenyathey blame him for the deterioration of their political status 'on the ground,' where he has portrayed them as salesmen, housekeepers, traitors and collaborators – a strategy that has made them very unpopular with voters.
While the leaders of the Mt Kenya if they decide to bring Gachagua home, they fear that they may not be forgiven by their voters.
This concern has led to a dilemma as to who will present the motion for impeachment. Despite the assurance that the parliamentarians leading the motion will be given high security to prevent any attempts to abduct them or persuade them not to attend the session, there is still uncertainty.
The newspaper noted that the president approved the impeachment motion on Wednesday; however, following the intervention of businessmen and church leaders, he has called for a meeting of the Parliamentary Group (PG) next week to discuss the way forward.
Prominent MPs from Mount Kenya who have been leading the charges against Gachagua including the Majority Leader in the National Assembly Kimani Ichung'wah have claimed that the motion to fire him was created by Gachagua himself to evoke sympathy. However, now they are silent.
2. Saturday Nation
President William Ruto he has set new ambitious targets for his new Cabinet Secretaries (CSs), putting them under enormous pressure to deliver.
These tough goals are part of Ruto's ongoing efforts to fulfill the many promises he made during the preparations for the 2022 General Election, some of which have not been implemented two years after assuming office.
This plan is also considered to be a response to the youth who recently took to the streets to protest against the poor performance of the previous Cabinet.
The 22 Cabinet Secretaries have all been given one year to deliver specific priority projects under five key pillars: agriculture, universal healthcare, digital highway economy, cheap credit, and manufacturing and value addition.
Some Ministers and their Principal Secretaries (PSs) have formally committed to specific targets as part of the ongoing performance contracting process for government ministries and departments.
3. The Star
President William Ruto has hinted at reducing the tax burden on Kenyans in the future. In an interview with CNN anchor Christiane Amanpour, Ruto hinted that he is looking for cheap and long-term loans to finance his development agenda.
“We are working with the international community to find soft, long-term financing to manage our situation and address the debt situation,” Ruto said.
He expressed his optimism about the state of the country's economy, saying that inflation has been reduced by more than half and the exchange rates of foreign currencies are no longer volatile.
“As I speak to you, inflation has dropped from 9% to 4.3%, and our exchange rate is now stable, allowing us to do more going forward without putting too much pressure on what people can afford,” he added.
This statement came a few hours before the Minister of Foreign Affairs United States Antony Blinken pledged Washington's support for Ruto's economic plans, suggesting that the US would inject billions to help them leave.
4. Nation Today
Kiswahili newspaper reported that hundreds of Kenyans are stranded in Lebanon due to the attacks carried out by Israel against Hezbollah militants.
However, the government insisted that all Kenyans are safe without clarifying whether there were plans to evacuate them to a safe place.
Kenyan Ambassador Halima Mohamud, serving from Kuwait, said her office is in contact with all Kenyans stranded in Lebanon and that they have been given a phone number to call in case of emergency.
“No Kenyan died or was injured. We are in contact with them,” he said and added, “We have a phone number and we are ready to help at any time.”
But Kenyans stuck in the country give a different explanation.
They claim they provided important information but have not received any communication from government authorities since then.
Those stuck are workers, most of them are local workers. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Diaspora Affairs, at least 26,599 Kenyans are in Lebanon.
Some Kenyans claimed that their employers confiscated their passports while they were fleeing the bomb attack areas, leaving them stranded.
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