On Saturday, January 18, local newspapers highlighted various political issues, including the extraordinary support of retired president Uhuru Kenyatta for Generation Z to oppose the administration of his successor.
Source: UGC
The papers also included a position on the Community Health Authority (SHA), which has faced much criticism despite the government's claims that it is working.
1. Saturday Nation
The newspaper reported that on Thursday, the President William Ruto welcomed the delegation at the Nairobi State House, which included former Michigan Congressman Mark Deli Siljander and South Sudanese politician Albino Mathom Abuog.
The meeting has raised questions about the growing list of Government guests and controversial past activities.
Siljander, 73, was convicted in 2012 of obstruction of justice and working as an unregistered foreign agent for a charity blacklisted by the US government for alleged links to terrorism.
At the same time, Abuog has been investigated by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) regarding the money he reportedly received from former Lugari Member of Parliament Cyrus Jirongo, who is suspected of being involved in a controversial land transaction.
Addressing the visit, Ruto highlighted the strategic partnership between Kenya and the United States, emphasizing the shared values and interests of both parties:
The delegation also included Woodrum, a junior West Virginia state senator who took office in 2020 under the Republican Party, and Roberts, also a Republican, who represents the 9th district in the West Virginia Senate.
The four Americans visited Ruto and later took pictures in the grounds of the Nairobi State House.
The spokesman of the Palace Hussein Mohamed explained the visit asa “just a courtesy call,” and to add, “Everything that was discussed during the meeting was made public and published on the President's social media pages.”
2. The Saturday Standard
According to the publication, a senior priest has been arrested in Homa Bay County for allegedly having sex with his biological daughter.
A priest who is a bishop in one of the churches in Ndiru area, Kagan Ward in Rangwe sub-county has been accused of going against cultural and religious values to do that evil act.
The bishop was arrested in the village of Ndiru, a small area of Kokoko, where he was found by the adult daughter who left the marriage a short time ago.
Residents had previously learned that the priest was having an affair with the girl, who is a mother of three children.
It was stated that the girl returned home to stay with her parents after her marriage broke down and she was unable to stay with her husband.
It was not clear how the strange love affair started between the two. But the locals had lived under the suspicion that they were in a relationship.
On Wednesday, a local resident visited their house and attacked the bishop and his daughter.
In what appeared to be confirmation of the rumor, the resident raised the alarm, which attracted a crowd of villagers who stopped the bishop from disappearing.
3. The Star
According to the newspaper, Kisumu governor Anyang' Nyong'o has asked for the Chief Justice Martha Koome to intervene in the case against 12 police officers associated with the murder of six-month-old Samantha Pendo.
Mtoto Pendo suffered a fractured skull during a police chase protest of the post-election in Kisumu 2017.
Several years later, justice has yet to be served despite orders from the Deputy Public Prosecutor to charge the officers with murder, as well as allegations of torture.
Governor Nyong'o highlighted the frequent delays in the case, calling it a serious violation of human rights. The presentation of the application in the matter has been postponed for the third time.
“The reasons given for the postponement of the application are unconvincing and appear to be scapegoats,” Nyong'o said. He continued to say, “We are told that the request could not be made because the judge who was in charge of the case has been transferred.”
In his statement to the media, the governor accused those involved in investigating and conducting the case of handling the matter wrongly, thereby increasing the injustice faced by the family of Mtoto Pendo.
Nyong'o emphasized the urgent need for immediate action to ensure accountability and justice for the tragedy of Mtoto Pendo.
4. Nation Today
The newspaper Swahili daily reported that retired president Uhuru Kenyatta, for the first time, has broken his silence regarding the Generation Z protests, urging young people to continue to defend their rights.
Speaking at the funeral of his cousin, Kibathi Muigai, who was buried yesterday at his home in Gatundu South, Kiambu County, Uhuru made remarks that could be interpreted as supporting the youth protests in the country by encouraging them to move forward and fight. their rights.
The fourth president of the Republic of Kenya said that the youth now hold power and must stand up against those who oppress them.
Uhuru urged the youth to maintain the tenacity and courage they showed last year, 2024, during the national protest they participated in.
“Fight for your rights, gentlemen, don't just sit there and let your property be taken… You've worked hard for it, don't let it… Stand up and make sure you get your rights. Do you hear me?” said Uhuru.
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