The local newspaper on Wednesday, February 26, reported on Kenya's political situation, highlighting the possibility of cooperation between President William Ruto and the former Prime Minister Raila Odinga before the 2027 vote.
Source: UGC
Elsewhere, the papers focused on preparations for the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) ready for the 2027 general election.
1. People Daily
The newspaper highlighted the possibility of an agreement between the President William Ruto And his former political opponent, Raila Odinga.
The two are said to be to prepare an agreement that may reach Raila's peak in support of the president when he is re -elected in the 2027 elections.
According to People Daily, in the program, which is still underway, Raila will be awarded more cabinet positions; More than its allies will be included in the executives as Cabinet and Secretariat Secretaries, this as a local round of the veteran Politico is reportedly continuing to push for a 50-50 order.
Sources on development told the newspaper that Raila was promised five more cabinet positions, 11 Secretary-General positions, and embassy positions and the main commission in the changing government.
The Orange Democratic Party (ODM), which Raila leads, convened a meeting of the Executive Committee on Monday, March 3, where the party's proposal to join the Ruto government before 2027 will be released and discussed.
The Ruto-Raila agreement, if implemented, will provide a basis and summary of the power sharing principle that will include integrated government representation and responsibilities to senior stakeholders in any new union.
The ODM boss may eventually join as prime minister.
The parties working on the alleged agreement could refer to the National Committee on negotiations (NADCO) report, which had proposed amendments to the Constitution.
These included the formation of the position of official opposition leader, the restoration of the prime minister, and other administrative amendments aimed at strengthening government involvement and national equity.
Raila, who returned to Kenya on Monday, February 24, from a one -week holiday in Dubai, met with the President and his allies in the coastal city of Mombasa.
He was welcomed to the White House, Mombasa, where he gave his vote of thanks after the difficult election of the African Union (AUC) chairman where he followed the winner.
2. Daily Nation
The newspaper reported on the preparations for the 2027 election, with the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) submitting its election bill.
The commission officials came before the Justice and Legal Affairs Committee where they presented the KSh 61 billion budget for the coming vote.
According to the commission, the bill will be amended within three consecutive years of funding; 2025/26,2026/27 and 2027/28.
KSh 15 billion will be put forward for the financial year of 2025/26 to enable “Particularly voter registration and access to software and materials of choice technology.”
“We ask that the funds be allocated in the financial year of 2025/26 to organize the general election, including early purchase of electoral equipment, technology and voter registration,” said the deputy chief executive officer of IEBCObadiah Keitany.
Keitany told the committee that a total of 59,353 KIEMS devices would be needed, with 3,959 allocated for training.
Mr Keitany said the commission intends to retain an existing registry with 23.3 million voters and an estimated 5.73 million new voters, equivalent to 28.03 million voters.
Polling stations are expected to increase 9,169 to 55,393 by 2027 from 46,229 stations by 2022; The number of voters per station is expected to remain 700.
The bill is increased from previous options; The 2022 votes cost taxpayer KSh 40.9 billion.
3. Nation today
The newspaper reported on the offer of former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua to ODM leader Raila Odinga.
Gachagua, in a television interview, announced that he would appoint Raila as the next president if he wanted him.
According to him, Mount Kenya voters are ready to support Raila to defeat Ruto in the 2027 elections.
To achieve this, Gachagua claimed that he regularly consulted with former President Uhuru Kenyatta on the issue, claiming that only Raila had to oppose Ruto.
“As my eldest in the order of the elders, freedom advises us whenever we need … as we walk on this journey, he is with us,” Gachagua claimed.
Gachagua added that it is up to Raila to decide whether he wants to join Ruto or hug Mount Kenya “and be made president”.
He further revealed that he was forming a coalition with Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka, Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya, Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah, and DAP Kenya party leader Eugene Wamalwa to oppose the current administration in the next vote.
3. The Standard
The newspaper reported on the agony suffered by a relative of Kenyan soldiers killed in Haiti.
Samuel Kaetuai was shot on Sunday, February 23, in the West Artibonite area, where soldiers were conducting operations.
According to the International Security Assistance Mission, the officer was immediately taken to Aspen Level Hospital 2 for flights.
To Luck Worse he died while on treatment.
Kaetuai's death was the first to be reported eight months after being sent to the first Kenyan troops to Haiti where they had to fight the rebels.
The deceased has left the widow Naomi Samuel and their two children.
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