On Thursday, September 5, dailies reported extensively on Raila Odinga's campaign for the chair of the African Union Commission (AUC) in China during the 9th ongoing Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) ).
Source: UGC
1. Daily Nation
For nearly two decades, former prime minister Raila Odinga has been the undisputed leader of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), a party that has created the political environment for Kenya.
At the helm of the party since it was founded in 2005, it is a manifestation of the stability of Railastrategic intelligence and his unparalleled ability to cross the turbulent waters of the country's politics.
Over the years, he has not only cemented his position as a formidable politician but also as a symbol of endurance in the face of many political battles.
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His legacy is one of triumphs and setbacks, but through it all, Raila has remained a key figure in the pursuit of democracy and justice in Kenya, earning his place in history as a strategist and enduring leader.
But after 17 years at the helm of ODM, many sources of information within his party say it is time for the veteran leader of the opposition to leave the stage.
The party plans to withdraw Raila early next month, allowing him to focus on his campaign to become the chairman of the African Union Commission (AUC).
The paper confirmed that the party's Central Management Committee (CMC) is expected to meet soon and is very likely to take a decision on the succession issue.
Raila recently signaled his withdrawal from local politics after announcing that he was moving from Kenya to continental politics in his pursuit of the AUC post.
Following his official announcement as a candidate for the post of AUC in the country, the former prime minister is now planning to leave the leadership of the party.
“Raila is due to step down from the leadership of the party in October at the latest and he has already declared himself the same for the top leadership of the party,” an insider said.
The move is said to stimulate the influence of his successor in the party.
2. The Star
Operations in 47 counties are facing a complete shutdown as county government workers join forces with lecturers to threaten to downsize their tools, demanding additional pay.
County government workers have given their employers 21 days to process their pay slips, or they will close all operations.
The workers claim they have been unfairly discriminated against in the current wage adjustment, which has only favored their colleagues in the national government.
“We have served all the county secretaries. We have given 21 days' notice, and we will downsize,” Kenya County Government Employees Union General Secretary Roba Duba said.
The government has given salary increases to police officers, teachers and civil servants in the past month to avoid a strike that threatened to stop government services.
The government has been facing threats of strikes from various sectors, which could affect an economy that has already been buoyed by months of anti-government protests.
3. Nation Today
Elders from Mount Kenya are now calling on President William Ruto to advise the Secretary General of the UDA party, Hassan Omar, to stop constantly attacking Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.
In the last two weeks, Omar has made two statements accusing Gachagua, which has offended the former governor Joseph Kaguthi and the Chairman of the Council of Elders of the Agikuyu Community, Wachira Kago.
Others who were offended by Omar's accusations directed at Gachagua include the Chairman of Gema, Lawi Imathiu, and the National Guardian of the Kiama Kia Ma Council, Kung'u Muigai.
4. The Standard
The Minister of Labor and Social Security Alfred Mutua has promised to provide aviation workers with documents for the expansion and renovation of the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) by the Indian company Adani Group.
In the proposed plan that has caused public consternation, Adani wants to take over JKIA for 30 years in a plan that includes changing aviation laws and policies to reduce competition and increase profits.
Mutua said it is good for employees to read the document so that they can make the right decisions about the plan instead of relying on rumours.
“I will contact Transport Minister Davis Chirchir who has accompanied President William Ruto to China to ensure that you get the remaining documents by Friday, so that you can review them,” Someone said.
5. People Daily
Chief catechist in the Catholic Diocese of Nakuru He died in a motorcycle accident.
Sammy Tarus Maiyo was on his way home on his motorcycle when he tried to cross a waterlogged part of the Nakuru-Eldoret highway near Eveready roundabout but was washed away by the water that was going into a ditch.
The motorbike remained at the scene while his body was washed away by the water to the Kaptembwa area in the flood-prone area of Nakuru Town West.
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