On Thursday, September 26, local newspapers wrote issues concerning the country, including the impeachment of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua to dominate those pages.
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1. Daily Nation
The plan to impeach Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is gaining momentum, with several members of parliament confirming that they have signed in support of the motion.
The Deputy Majority Leader in the National Assembly Owen Baya revealed that the collection of signatures is ongoing and that the motion will be presented to Parliament at the appropriate time.
“We have created a watertight case. He won't even get a second chance. His weekend activities crossed the line,” Baya said.
Despite refusing to give specific details about the motion to indict him, he pointed out that once the motion is officially submitted to the Parliament, the MPs will give their opinion.
“Even those who support him have expressed their intention to sign the impeachment bill, saying that when he leaves office, his powers will be taken away,” said the member of parliament Kilifi North.
Baya emphasized the bipartisan nature of the plan, noting that lawmakers from all political parties support it.
“Everyone says he must respect the President. Even his former allies have left him, he will remain with only former members of parliament,” he added.
Another opposition member of parliament confirmed that the process of removing him from power is ongoing and could be submitted early next week.
Sources suggest that the motion may be presented before President William Ruto, who is currently attending the United Nations General Assembly in New York, returns.
However, the exact number of parliamentarians who signed and the person who presented the motion has not yet been confirmed.
The charges against Deputy President Gachagua are believed to focus on violations of the Constitution, gross misconduct, and abuse of office, particularly regarding his public remarks, which MPs claim have alienated other Kenyans.
According to insiders familiar with the draft articles of indictment, they refer to Articles 73, 75, 79, 129, and 131 of the Constitution.
The “mistakes” alleged by Gachagua include his controversial February speech in Kericho county, where he talked about “owning shares” in the Kenya Kwanza government, divisive politics surrounding Mount Kenya, violating the Official Secrets Act, and undermining the accountability of together with the Council of Ministers.
2. The Standard
Lack of coordination between the National Police Service (NPS) and the Defense Forces Kenya (KDF) during disasters and dealing with terrorism has resulted in tragic cases.
Findings from a report led by retired Chief Justice David Maraga reveal that poor coordination has led to cases where security officers have accidentally killed each other.
“The problem of this disaster is largely uncoordinated and caused many deaths due to clashes between various agencies,” explains the report, which describes the police as corrupt, careless, incompetent and lacking in leadership.
The initial report was issued by President William Ruto on 21 November last year.
However, a full report, later completed and handed over to security agencies, points to critical communication gaps and uncoordinated efforts among security agencies as the main reason for these deaths, especially when responding to terrorist attacks.
The revelation comes as Kenya commemorates major terrorist attacks, such as the Westgate Mall attack in Nairobi on 21 September 2013, and coincides with a new counter-terrorism advisory United States which warns its citizens living in Kenya about possible threats.
3. Nation Today
Kiswahili newspaper reported that the night of June 25, 2024, was an ordinary evening for Joseph Ndegwa, popularly known as Ole Sota.
After enjoying his favorite drink, he left the bar he frequented in the Chuma market and boarded a motorcycle heading home, about 500 meters away.
That was the last time Ndegwa, aged 81, who lived with his son in Njoguini village, Laikipia county, was seen alive.
His whereabouts remained unknown until three bones were discovered in his home, and DNA tests confirmed that he died under mysterious circumstances.
A few days after Ndegwa disappeared, his 56-year-old son was arrested as the main suspect.
He reportedly confessed to investigators that he killed his father and buried him in a shallow grave inside the compound.
According to family members and locals, father and son often quarreled over family property.
In his confession, Anthony Gitonga, who is not married, told investigators that his father had planned to sell part of the family farm and had already sold the family cattle for KSh 41,000 against his son's wishes.
This confession led the office of the Director of Criminal Investigation (DCI) and detectives to visit the compound and exhume the grave on July 15, 2024, after obtaining a court order.
However, the excavation efforts were not successful, because after digging two feet into the grave, nothing was found.
4. People Daily
About 300 people were illegally detained during protests against the June 25 Finance Bill, with 13 people reported missing and 27 others still missing, according to lobby groups.
The evidence, recorded between July 8 and August 9, confirms that Kenyan police illegally used lethal and non-lethal weapons, including tear gas, tear gas and batons.
The groups also claim that the police threw tear gas at protesters, bystanders, and doctors, arbitrarily arrested and beat peaceful protesters, and fired live ammunition into the crowd.
Despite promises from the Independent Police Oversight Authority (IPOA) to investigate and hold those responsible accountable, civil rights groups are still calling for justice months after the protests.
On July 31, IPOA confirmed that it was investigating the cases in collaboration with civil society organizations but admitted to facing several challenges during the investigation.
Amnesty International Kenya revealed that 12,000 people had signed a petition calling for a Judicial Commission of Inquiry to look into the deaths and injuries caused by illegal police actions.
The group shared video evidence showing police firing tear gas at protesters, medical workers and bystanders. Nairobi.
In some cases, tear gas was fired directly at individuals, risking serious injuries, despite the presence of recognized medical personnel.
In addition, pictures of the protest near the Parliament revealed gunshots, with about three bodies seen on the side of the road, while fellow protesters tried to carry the injured person to the ambulances parked nearby.
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