On Thursday, March 20, local newspapers wrote in detail, focusing primarily on the recent development of the country's political situation.
Source: UGC
1. Daily Nation
According to the newspaper, President William Ruto is expected to welcome MPs from Mount Kenya in the White House.
The meeting follows a preliminary meeting chaired by Deputy President Kithure Kindiki last week, which was part of the preparations for a one -week presidential visit to the area.
The visit, which is expected to take place late this month or early April, has already sparked political tension in an area that previously supported Ruto's resignation 2022 but later turned into a hatred following a dispute with his former deputy, Rigathi Gachagua.
Gachagua, who was dismissed in October, has been a major critic of the government and is reportedly planning to launch a new political party in May before the 2027 general elections.
The newspaper reported that Gachagua's allies expect Ruto to address issues of the removal of some Mount Kenya members from parliamentary leadership and to be responsible for the promises that are not implemented in the campaign.
A White House official confirmed the meeting but referred to it as a “moving goal” because of the lack of specific time.
Last week's meeting in Karen, attended by 54 MPs from the area, aimed to identify projects ready to be launched during the President's visit.
These projects include improving infrastructure such as roads and irrigation schemes, and already a lot of money has been allocated.
Mathira MP Eric of Mumbi said that the president's visit would involve launching completed and underway projects, including the Kenol-Mahau Dual Carriageway and Mau Mau.
Mumbi emphasized that the visit aims to restore the support of Mount Kenya, which has been criticizing the Kenyan government first since Gachagua's resignation.
However, some MPs, such as Edward Muriu of Gatanga, claimed they were not included in the preparation and expressed doubts about the impact of the visit, citing lack of new projects.
Jubilee party secretary Jeremiah Kioni argued that the area had already determined its political direction by 2027 and that no number of visits or projects would change its position.
He called on the President to focus on completing the projects initiated by his predecessor, Uhuru Kenyatta, rather than engaging in political campaigns.
2. The Standard
The post reports that the Kenyan Defense Force (KDF) is left with the authority to return to the road and to address the protesters if necessary.
Defense Minister Soipan Tuya informed the Senate on Wednesday that a government newspaper notification issued by its predecessor, Aden DualeJuly 24, 2024, which sent KDF officials to the street, it is still valid because of the ongoing court case.
This means that President William Ruto, as Commander -in -Chief, can approve the sending of KDF staff in the same situation as The procession last year of General Z.
Tuya explained that the criteria set out in the two statements of the Government Gazette issued by Duale, explaining the roles of KDF When sent to such, they are still in use.
He emphasized that the matter is in court, leaving the notices legally.
The statement came to answer the question of Kitui Senator Enoch Wave, who sought clarification on whether the order to be sent to the military, issued during a national protest against the 2024 financial bill, had been revoked or still ongoing.
Tuya confirmed the continuation of its legitimacy, focusing on the legal system that governs the role of the KDF in maintaining public stability.
3. The Star
According to the post, President William Ruto closely follows the case of Margaret Nduta, a 37 -year -old Kenyan woman sentenced to death in Vietnam.
Elected MP Sabina Chege revealed that Nduta, a resident of Weithaga in the Kiharu parliament, was arrested in July 2023 after immigration officials discovered two kilograms of hard drugs hidden in his revised pockets.
He was sentenced on March 6 by the Ho Chi Minh court and was given seven days to appeal against his sentence.
Nduta's family, could not communicate with her, has been living in despair. He was scheduled to be executed on Sunday night after the appeal was completed but was avoided following Ruto's intervention.
Chege said that he approached the president during his visit to Nairobi County, causing him to call immediately to handle the situation.
He quoted the President as assuring the family that Nduta would not be hanged.
Chege also called on social network users to refrain from spreading misconceptions, noting that it is causing more trauma to the Nduta family.
The MP called on the government to investigate those responsible for the Nduta problem and to ensure they were held accountable.
4. Nation Today
The Swahili newspaper reported that former Meru Governor Kawira Mwira vowed to oppose his removal in office in the highest court to clean up his name.
Explaining his accusation as a great injustice committed through an unfair system, Enlightenment also promised to confront his opponents politically.
In what appeared to be an attack on the judicial department and President William Ruto, he claimed that the national government had a hand in the matter. He also blamed the systematic repression of women and political opponents for his misery.
Zipporah Kinya, who presented the motion to remove the Enlightenment, is the elected MP for the County Assembly (MCA) from the party UDA.
The second argument was presented by Evans Mawira, the former leader of the UDA in 2023 before moving to the camp of Enlightenment and stripped of his place.
Lighting explained that his opponents exposed their involvement during the swearing -in of the new governor, Isaac Mutuma.
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