On Monday, January 13, national newspapers reported in detail on the increase in kidnapping cases in the country.
Daily newspapers also reported on the President's response William Ruto for those who oppose his leadership.
Source: UGC
1. Daily Nation
This newspaper reported on the kidnapping of Maria Sarungi, a famous journalist and a strong critic of the government Tanzania and the administration of President Samia Suluhu.
In a statement, Amnesty International-Kenya said the activist was abducted in Kilimani, Nairobi by three men driving a black car.
“Maria, an independent Tanzanian media editor and human rights defender, was abducted by three armed men in a black Noah from Chaka Place, Kilimani, Nairobi, Kenya, at 3.15 today. Teams are on site,” read the post.
Sarungi has been opposing the administration of President Suluhu, which he accuses of being dictatorial and breaking the law.
Fleeing political persecution from his country, the activist came to Kenya in 2020 and has been living in Nairobi ever since.
He rose to fame through his online campaign on X using the hashtag “Change Tanzania”, a phrase that spread like wildfire and is now synonymous with wanting the best from the Tanzanian government.
The Standard
The newspaper reported on the criticism of the Minister of Public Services, Justin Muturiagainst the Kenya Kwanza administration in relation to the increase in kidnapping cases.
Speaking on Sunday, January 12, Muturi called for the swift arrest of those involved in the kidnapping of Kenyan youths since June 2024. The Minister of Public Services said the series of kidnapping cases has not been controlled under the administration of President William Ruto, and emphasized that the behavior should be stopped immediately.
Muturi noted that he still feels the emotional pain his family went through after the disappearance of his son in June 2024.
The former Speaker of the National Assembly said that despite being the Attorney General at the time and having ties to the national intelligence service, he never received information about the abduction of his son, Leslie.
“I have experienced personal pain because my son was kidnapped and lost. I didn't know if he was alive or dead, which made us worry and left me, my wife, and my family in emotional turmoil. It should be remembered that I was the Attorney General of the Republic of Kenya at that time, but I could not find my son despite making requests and claims to all levels of security agencies. Now, more than six months after the ordeal and the release of my son by unknown forces, he has not been charged with any crime, and no one has explained why he was kidnapped and held incommunicado,” Muturi said.
The Star
President William Ruto has vowed that he will not allow “enemies of development” to undermine his development agenda for the nation.
The President said that his administration has made great strides in its development projects across the country.
Speaking in Uasin Gishu County on Friday, the President said Kenyans should be aware that the country is making progress.
“The progress that Kenya is making will not be undermined by saboteurs who oppose the development of our nation,” Ruto said.
Ruto's administration has been heavily criticized, especially from the younger generation.
National Today
The Kiswahili newspaper reported about a fatal accident in which three people lost their lives on the Mutunduri-Kianjokoma Road.
The accident involved a Probox that lost direction, hit a garage on the side of the road, and burst into flames.
Embu North Police Commander, Benjamin Kiprono, confirmed the incident, explaining that the car was traveling towards Manyatta when the driver lost control.
The three passengers inside the Probox were burnt and could not be identified.
The fire also spread to nearby buildings but was extinguished by the Embu County Fire Brigade, which took prompt action to prevent further damage.
Kiprono attributed the accident to excessive speed and issued a strong warning to drivers to follow the traffic rules.
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