Newspapers, October 9: Ruto Launches New Strategy to Ensure Raila Odinga Becomes AUC Chairman

Newspapers on Wednesday, October 9, discussed various topics, including the positions of Raila Odinga in his quest to become the Chairperson of the African Union (AUC).

The charges against Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and the National Assembly also hit the headlines.

1. Nation Today

The newspaper reported on the positions of a veteran opposition politician KenyaRaila Odinga, to win the chairmanship of the African Union (AUC).

Permanent Secretary for Foreign Affairs, Korir Sing'oei, who is also part of Raila's campaign secretariat, said President William Ruto has pushed the ambition of the former prime minister by communicating with all African presidents at the same time.

Sing'oei noted that the president wrote a letter to all African presidents and asked them to support the Kenyan candidate.

“When we returned from New York, the president signed a letter to all African leaders presenting the appointment of Railathanking some of them who have already endorsed him and asking others to do so,” said Sing'oei.

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Sing'oei noted that Raila had received strong support from across the continent, saying more than 60% of African presidents support his cause.

“I will clarify this issue, among others, at the end of the week. I can say that we are not there yet, but we are ahead, more than 60%,” he said.

Raila, who was in the DRC and Tanzania soon, he is expected to travel more in the coming weeks to seek support from the leaders of those countries.

Eight member countries of the East African Community (EAC) support Raila's ambition, including UgandaTanzania, DRC, Somalia, Burundi, Rwanda and South Sudan. The vote will be held in February 2025.

2. Daily Nation

This newspaper highlighted the accusations of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.

A total of 281 members of parliament voted on Tuesday, October 8, to remove Gachagua from power after 11 charges were filed against him.

Only 44 MPs appeared to defend him.

He is now expected to be impeached in the Senate, where members of the Upper House will analyze each charge to decide his fate.

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In the Senate, the impeachment of the Vice President will be approved if two-thirds of the senators support the impeachment after a seven-day session.

In his final instructions, the Speaker of the National Assembly Moses Wetang'ula said the results of the vote, which received two thirds, showed that the Assembly has decided to remove the Deputy President.

While presenting a special motion, Kibwezi West MP Mutuse Mwengi accused Gachagua of earning more than his salary and violating several laws, including the Proceeds of Crime and Money Laundering Act.

3. People Daily

People Daily provided space for public participation reports on Gachagua's charges.

According to a report presented in the National Assembly by North Suba Member of Parliament Millie Odhiambo, about 65% of Kenyans support removing the Deputy President from power.

The exercise was held in 290 locations from Friday, October 4, to Saturday, October 5; the report shows that out of 224,907 Kenyans who participated, 146,429 (65.11%) supported the motion, while 76,026 (33.8%) opposed it.

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However, there were differences in some parts of the country. Voter turnout was very low in Mount Kenya, where Gachagua is from.

4. The Standard

This newspaper also highlighted the events that led to the prosecution of Gachagua and suggested people who could succeed him.

After the impeachment process and the vacancy is announced, the president will have 14 days to appoint his Deputy.

His name will be sent to the National Assembly for approval; The National Assembly will have 60 days to investigate the name.

Some of the people who are talked about in Ruto's camp as having the qualifications to take that position are Home Affairs Minister Kithure Kindiki, Prime Minister Musalia Mudavadi, and Kirinyaga governor Anne Waiguru.

Others are Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro, Murang'a governor Irungu Kang'ata, Embu governor Cicily Mbarire, Lands Minister Alice Wahome, Majority Leader in Parliament Kimani Ichung'wah, and Homa Bay governor Gladys Wanga.

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