On Friday, September 13, Kenyan newspapers revealed another secret deal between President William Ruto's government and the controversial Adani Group of India.
Newspapers also widely reported that Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua was sidelined after MPs from Mt Kenya region supported Home Affairs Minister (CS) Kithure Kindiki as their king.
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1. The Standard
Apart from its proposal to take over the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) through a 30-year lease, reports have emerged that India's Adani Group has extended its positions to the energy sector.
Senator of Kisii Richard Onyoka, who has been pursuing contracts for Adani, revealed on Thursday, September 12, that Adani Group was about to enter into an agreement with the country's Electricity Distribution Company (KETRACO).
“It should be noted that apart from the JKIA project, Adani Limited is in the process of entering into another contractual agreement for the transmission line project with KETRACO without public participation,” Onyoka demanded.
Energy Minister Opiyo Wandayi said Kenya it needs a new way to distribute electricity to deal with the increase in power outages across the country by building new infrastructure and reducing leakages.
Wandayi said the government approved a KSh 117 billion proposal from Adani Energy Solutions to build 371km of transmission lines and five substations.
2. The Star
Controller of Budget (CoB) Margaret Nyakang'o has revealed counties that have spent a lot of money on internal and external travel at the cost of development.
In his new report for the 2023/2024 financial year, Nyakang'o revealed that counties spent KSh 17.6 billion on transport.
This included KSh 15.28 billion for domestic transport and KSh 2.32 billion for external transport.
Which counties topped the list?
Turkana – KSh 1.19 billion.
Nairobi – KSh 1.18 billion.
Machakos – KSh 801.44 million.
Nakuru – KSh 647.02 million.
West Pokot – KSh 601.7 million.
Kitui – KSh 515.76 million.
Narok – KSh 510.08 million.
Kwale – KSh 499.95 million.
Meru – KSh 480.67 million.
Kisumu – KSh 472.54 million.
3. People Daily
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has been ousted after 48 MPs came out of his Mt Kenya constituency to announce Home Affairs Minister Kithure Kindiki as their new king.
The MPs said Kindiki will be their link to the national government.
Majority Leader Kimani Ichung'wah (Kikuyu), Mwangi Kiunjuri (Laikipia East), Eric Wamumbi (Mathira), and Betty Maina (Murang'a women's representative) were among the MPs who announced their support for Kindiki.
“We are sure without a doubt that the unity of this region must be pursued in the context of the nation,” they said in a joint statement on Thursday, September 12.
4. Daily Nation
President William Ruto celebrates two years in office on Friday, September 13.
The Kenyan First administration came to power through that strong narrative, and promised to empower Kenyans at the lowest level.
Eliud Owalo, the deputy chief of staff for performance management and delivery, listed the government's achievements, including the distribution of subsidized fertilizer by the Hustler Fund.
However, Ruto faced massive protests against the government over the rising cost of living, corruption and the introduction of new taxes.
5. Nation Today
President William Ruto has brought back the Street Jobs program after initially ignoring it.
Ruto said the government will involve young people in cleaning the Nairobi River and planting trees across the country.
The first phase of cleaning the Nairobi River will start in October, and the aim is to employ 20,000 young men and women.
The second phase of cleaning water sources will be implemented in the cities of Nakuru, Mombasa, Kisumu, and Eldoret.
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