On Thursday, November 7, local newspapers widely reported on the historic return of former US President Donald Trump after defeating Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 US election.
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1. The Standard
According to the daily newspaper, a new search targeting “rebel MPs” and other senior leaders who defied the party's positions and supported former vice president Rigathi Gachagua during his removal from power is now underway.
The purge is intended to punish Gachagua's allies in the Cabinet, General Secretaries and public organizations.
Some of the members of parliament who are in the race include Kiharu Member of Parliament Ndindi Nyoro, who may lose the chairmanship of the influential Budget and Expenditure Committee, Edward Muriu of Gatanga and Kirinyaga Woman Representative Njeri Maina, who are members of the Committee of Justice and Legal Affairs (JLAC). , and James Gakuya of Embakasi North, chairman of the Business Committee, along with 13 other members of parliament.
The expected removal has raised a great influence of the positions left vacant or soon to be vacant once President William Ruto starts wielding his axe.
And with influence increasing as the leader's push to be appointed as cabinet secretaries in the ministries of Gender and Home Affairs and Government Coordination, the Kenya First administration and Raila's allies are involved behind the scenes.
Leaders who support the government in the county Pain they are pushing for the transfer of the security document in the county following the removal of Gachagua, causing the area to lack a leader at the level of Cabinet Secretary.
Among the leaders that are considered are East African Parliament Member of Parliament (Eala) Kanini Kega and former Minister of Health Mutahi Kagwe, who served in the administration of former president Uhuru Kenyatta and the late Mwai Kibaki.
This is happening while the leaders of Mount Kenya are pressuring Ruto to shake hands with Uhuru, a move that can help redeem the MP's image and increase their chances of being re-elected, as many have been called 'traitors'.
“Many of the voters are now crying for Uhuru, who had warned them against voting for Ruto. If a handshake happens, it will calm the feelings and gain sympathy for Gachagua. This is in line with efforts to reach Kagwe, an ally of Uhuru, as more opportunities may be given to his supporters after the impending changes,” said one member of parliament who wished to remain anonymous.
2. People Daily
An independent investigation has been launched after a suspect, jailed for possession of marijuana, died in police custody under mysterious circumstances.
The deceased was brought to the dock before the Chief Magistrate Mfawidhi of Makadara, where he was charged with possession of an intoxicating drink that does not comply with the Alcoholic Beverages Control Act.
The charge sheet showed that Tom Odiada, on 2nd November, was found with 8 liters of glitter, which had been packed in eight polythene bags. He confessed to the charge and asked for forgiveness from the court. The court sentenced him to three months in jail or a fine of Sh20,000.
“He was escorted to the prison, but the prison authorities refused to receive him due to his condition,” the police said.
He was then taken to the Mercy Police Station, where he was detained on Monday. It is still unclear why the officers decided to detain him instead of taking him to the hospital for treatment.
Later, the corporal at the station reported that his condition had worsened. “He was rushed to hospital for treatment but was pronounced dead on arrival,” the police report says.
The law requires police officers to immediately report any death while in police custody, or any shooting resulting in death or serious injury, to the Independent Policing Authority.
3. Daily Nation
The newspaper reported that the political rivalry between the governor of Isiolo Abdi Guyo and Senator Fatuma Dullo have increased, while the latter now claims that his life is in danger due to a plot to “kill him.”
Despite both leaders being elected on the Jubilee Party ticket in 2022, they have been constantly arguing about the management of county affairs.
Senator Dullo has openly challenged the governor's administration, raising numerous issues before the Senate, including allegations of irregular hiring, poor health care, and concerns about county financial management and pending bills.
However, Governor Guyo dismissed these statements, accusing Senator Dullo of engaging in a political “witch hunt” and seeking sympathy for attacking his administration under the pretext of oversight.
4. Nation Today
The Swahili daily newspaper reported that the High Court in the city Eldoret has sentenced a man to a three-year suspended sentence after pleading guilty to murdering his wife.
Shaban Marrow Bilali, 45 years old, was found guilty of killing his wife on March 23, 2020. The incident occurred after Bilali discovered a video that he suspects showed.
his wife had an affair with another man.
Despite his vehement denial, Bilali attacked him with a stick, then gave him painkillers and told him to rest.
He complained of severe pain, and Bilali took him to a nearby health center, where he died while being treated.
Bilali reported the incident, and after an investigation, he was arrested and charged. The court acknowledged the seriousness of the crime but noted that it stemmed from a family dispute, where the accused reacted emotionally by appearing disrespectful. Therefore, the court decided to give a lighter punishment.
Judge RN Nyakundi considered various factors, including the age of the accused, his family situation, the impact of the crime on the family of the deceased, and the social context of the increase in cases of domestic violence in the country Kenya.
Bilali, a first-time offender with no criminal record, expressed remorse for his actions.
His willingness to take responsibility and cooperate in reconciliation efforts was among the factors that the court considered in giving a sentence of restitution instead of punishment.
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