On Wednesday, November 13, newspapers reported on issues affecting the country, including the political situation; the possibility that former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua may cooperate with Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka.
Elsewhere, a newspaper continued to cover the campaigns of Raila Odinga vying for the chairmanship of the African Union Commission (AUC), while members of the secretariat plan their strategies for him, complaining about the lack of payment for their work.
1. Daily Nation
This magazine reported on the possibility of a political agreement between the former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua and the current opposition leaders.
Daily Nation noted that a series of private meetings have been held involving Gachagua, Wiper party leader Kalonzo Musyoka, and Democratic Action Party of Kenya (DAP-K) leader Eugene Wamalwa.
These figures intend to unite in plotting against President William Ruto when he runs for re-election in 2027.
Kalonzo and his allies are said to be planning to leave the Unity Declaration Party to join a new wing with Gachagua.
There was, however, a proposal to change the name of the Resolution to accommodate the interests of new members.
The leader of the Wiper party seemed to aggravate the hardships facing Gachagua to file a case in a densely populated area Mount Kenya his side.
Since the beginning of the process to oust the former vice president, Kalonzo declared his solidarity and even ordered his soldiers in two parliaments to vote against the removal from power.
This action made Kalonzo interested in the political base of Gachagua.
It is not clear what role Gachagua will play in the new political entity, considering that the people who were removed from power in the country Kenya they are barred from office for at least two election cycles.
If Kalonzo runs for the presidency in 2027, that will be his second bid after 2007.
The Wiper leader carried out his presidential bid in 2013, 2017, and 2022 to support him Railawho failed in all events.
At the same time, in his bid to run for the presidency again in 2027, Ruto seems to be following Raila's traditional supporters, as evidenced by the latest friendship between the two leaders.
The two, who were longtime political rivals, united this year as Ruto offered to help Raila seize the chairmanship of the African Union Commission (AUC).
2. Nation Today
Taifa Today continued to highlight the financial crisis that is affecting former prime minister Raila Odinga's campaign for the chairmanship of the African Union Commission (AUC).
There are many questions about the use of funds that the Kenyan government has been spending on Raila's campaigns.
Taifa Leo found out that the campaign of the ODM boss could be jeopardized as ten members of the secretariat complained of not being paid their dues despite their efforts in the team.
Raila's Secretariat includes members from the Office of the President, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and other strategists and experts appointed by Raila.
Source: TUKO.co.ke