On Tuesday, March 4, local newspapers wrote in a comprehensive political tensions in the country, focusing on warnings raised by former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua in connection with his remarks about President William Ruto.
Source: UGC
1. Daily Nation
According to the newspaper, former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has launched a political strategy aimed at promoting a siege in Mount Kenya while challenging President William Ruto's allies.
Reports indicate that the Gachagua camp is actively dealing with plans to launch small elections in the area by demanding the removal of some Ruto partners through voters.
The plan is expected to move forward when the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) is reorganized.
In addition, Gachagua has openly urged his allies to resign from their current positions and to seek authority under the unnamed party.
Its broad strategy seems to develop a stream of direct political confrontation with Ruto, which could be a preliminary test for the 2027 general election.
He has claimed that approximately 139 members of the county constituencies (MCAS) are ready to resign while calling on parliamentarians and senators to consider doing the same.
In an effort to march the area against Ruto, Gachagua has been accusing the presidential administration of ignoring Mount Kenya despite the significant contribution of the area to its election victory.
MP Embakasi Central Benjamin Gathiru, also known as Mejjadonk, a close member of Gachagua, revealed that their camp aims to bring home four MPs and Senator.
According to him, the voters signatures needed to bring back the MP have already been collected in some areas of parliament. One of the most targeted areas is Mathira, who is currently represented by Eric Wamumbi.
Gathiru confirmed that although they have collected enough correct, the program has been suspended up to IEBC When it is fully reorganized.
He also said they had already registered a political party that would compete with the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) Ruto in Mount Kenya.
“We are just waiting for the launch. Otherwise, everything is okay, including the party's temporary leaders,” The MP said.
2. The Star
The newspaper reported that after approximately two decades apart from ordinary politics, Martha Karua is strategic to the political sphere, and shed her original image that had separated her from many partners.
Following his 2013 presidential election, Karua largely faded in national politics but re -emerged 2022 as Raila Odinga's running mate under the UN Declaration.
She made history as Kenya's first female candidate, although the ticket was lost to William Ruto and despite her efforts to maintain legal politics, ethnic trends have posed a challenge.
Additionally, its lack of elected officials within the resolution has been a step in criticism.
On Thursday, Karua re -launched a new political party, marking the intention of listening, negotiating and forming coalitions.
Surprisingly, one of his political companions is former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, who was once considered a rival.
At the launch of his People's Liberation Party (formerly Narc Kenya), Karua ignored the former differences with Gachagua, who attended the event, saying they were now partners in the joint liberation movement.
Karua has challenged Mount Kenya's prominent politicians in his moral political movement, questioning critics who question his relationship with Gachagua.
3. Nation today
The Swahili Daily reported that Wellington's relative Wafula Chebikati, former Chairman of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), have called on Kenyans to allow him to bury him with respect.
The family has expressed sadness at what they consider to be the efforts of some people especially on social networks to destroy its reputation.
They hold that Chebikati was a man of justice and respect, emphasizing innocence.
Having completed his six -year term at the IEBC on January 17, 2023, Chebikati passed away at the age of 63.
Despite his death, his loved ones are saddened by negative online conversations, which they believe is destroying his inheritance.
4. The Standard
The post reported that two Nairobi County government officials have been suspended following an incident involving counties owned by the county to dump waste at the gate of Stima Plaza Kenya Powerallegedly resisting unpaid debts.
The suspension comes a week after the dispute, with Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja revealing the decision while addressing the Administrative and Internal Security Committee.
The affected leaders are James Sankale Lempaka, who served as Assistant Director of Debt Management, and John Ntoiti, the Interim Director of Revenue Administration.
During the committee's session, Sakaja emphasized the importance of addressing county financial challenges, saying that if a resolution is not reached, he may have to look for alternative business elections.
He defended his position, questioning how he could handle the problems of the city's infrastructure, such as holes, while the county debt was not yet resolved.
The conflict between Kenya Power and Nairobi County began decades ago, but tensions escalated when county workers threw fragrant rubbish at the gate of Stima Plaza, leading to greater public criticism.
The essence of the dispute is about billions of shillings in unpaid debts that have been concentrated for many years.
In an effort to calm the situation, the Public Service Chief intervened two days later, facilitating the resolution that resulted in the solutions to both parties.
Governor Sakaja has criticized the act, apologized, and promised to adopt more effective strategies to resolve the conflict moving forward.
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