On Monday, March 24, local newspapers reported in detail the current social and political situation in the country, focusing on key events that create national debates, including political development, social issues, and economic challenges.
Source: UGC
1. The Standard
The newspaper reported that the National Intelligence Department (NIS) warned the President William Ruto Being giving the leader of the majority of Parliament from the opposition can put him at risk of being removed from office through the process of removing him.
That intelligence report was released after Raila Odinga Failure to secure the position of the Chairman of the African Union (AUC) and at a time when the ODM party was demanding an important position in the government.
One MP from the Rift Valley, a close ally of the President, revealed that the NIS warned Ruto against allowing opposition to control Parliament, as the situation would affect the government's operations and facilitate the process of ousting him.
One of the White House aide was reported to confirm that the President was advised to use a good relationship with Raila to maintain control of Parliament.
After the Supreme Court's decision to restore the Union-One Kenya Alliance Declaration as the main party of the majority, the ODM demanded the position of the leader of the majority, the most important positions of the ministry, and the appointment of the chief secretaries of the ministry. However, intelligence reports were reportedly advising Ruto to ensure ODM did not get the position.
The leader of the majority has a great influence on parliamentary activities, including the National Budget.
To avoid the tensions of the authorities, Ruto was reportedly negotiating with the ODM and reached an agreement to share power.
Instead of handing over the position of a majority leader, he allowed ODM MPs to lead key parliamentary committees.
Butere MP, Tindi Mwale, was elected Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC), with other ODM MPs taking over the leadership of the most influential committees.
Some have praised the NIS for preventing political crisis, but his role has also raised questions.
Political analyst, Herman Manyora, said Raila took advantage of the power but could still change the position according to the public feelings.
ODM Secretary -General Edwin Sifuna warned that the party would withdraw from the agreement if the government did not fulfill its promises.
2. Daily Nation
According to the magazine, Moses Kuriawho is a member of the Economic Advisory Council of President William Ruto, has denied any relationship with Investafrica-FZCO, registered in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), despite participating in the public and private sector in Kenya.
Ruto appointed Kuria to the council on August 24, 2024, one month after firing as a minister due to The procession of youth against the government.
Last week, an auction notice of two rental apartments in Juja and Ruaka allegedly revealed the relationship between Kuria and Investafrica-FZCO, as they both had the same postal address.
When asked about the auction, he denied involvement, claiming that the issue was “his personal business” and insisted he no longer had a chance in the government.
While he is fighting an auction of his assets due to anonymous debt, Investafrica-FZCO has been investing heavily in the financially mounted companies in the Nairobi Stock Exchange (NSE).
One of its most recent investments is the purchase of Kenya Orchards Ltd (KOL) for approximately KSh 210 million.
The company had also bought shares at EveReady East Africa when it was experiencing huge losses.
Despite Kuria's denial of owning the company, records show that Investafrica-FZCO is the mother company Smith & Gold Productions, which won the KSh 259 million bid for Karatu Stadium construction in Kiambu County.
Until 2023, Kuria was listed as the main owner of Smith & Gold before its ownership was replaced by Investafrica-FZCO.
Unless the court intervenes or the debt is paid, the auction of the Ruaka and Juja buildings, known as the Briden Apartments, is expected to take place on April 8.
Those who want to participate in the auction are required to pay KSh 3 million as a reinstated deposit before participating in the auction process.
3. Nation today
The Swahili newspaper reported that a Maseno University student who had been lost for a week and had been searched by his classmates and police, was discovered yesterday that he had committed suicide.
Kamanja, 20, was studying for a Mathematics and computer science degree and the last appearance was on Saturday, March 15.
He left his accommodation at 9:00 a.m. to buy lunch but he did not return, which scared his friends and family.
Dennis Ochieng ', a colleague of the room, said the deceased left with black trousers and a gray t -shirt, but left his laptop and cellphone.
“We were worried when he kept coming back all night, and all our efforts to find him were not good,” said Ochieng '.
He added that his friend seemed to be depressed, but he had never opened up about his problems.
After some time without any signs of Kamanja, anxiety intensified among his friends and university management, and finally the report of his disappearance was presented at the Maseno Police Station on March 17.
However, sadness spread to college on Sunday after her body was found in a forest in the campus.
4. The Star
According to the newspaper, in countries where millions are facing unemployment due to poor economy, the government is facing a surprise situation by paying thousands of unreal workers.
A recent report by the Public Service Commission (PSC) has revealed that there are at least 17,000 airline workers on the government pay list, leading to significant public financial loss.
The 2024 symmetry revealed that several government institutions, including the White House, the Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC), and the Kenya Railway Corporation, had a large number of employees who were not at work but were paid wages.
The Kenyan railway agency led with 1,261 air workers out of 3,287, meaning about 40% of its employees were being paid without working.
The report has raised serious questions about financial management and accountability within public institutions.
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