On Monday, October 7, national newspapers widely reported on Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua publicly apologizing to William Ruto.
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Daily Nation
This newspaper reported on Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's apology to his president, William Ruto, following an alleged dispute between them.
During a special service held at the national prayer altar located in his official residence in Karen, on Sunday, October 6, Gachagua said he was sorry if he wronged the president in any way.
Gachagua also asked Ruto to forgive his wife, Dorcas Rigathi, citing his recent programmes, which include spearheading boys' rights efforts in the country.
“I want to ask my brother Ruto, if I have wronged you in any way, please find it in your heart to forgive me. If my wife and her programs have wronged you, forgive her. To the members of parliament, if through our words and actions we have wronged you, please find it in your heart to forgive me,” said Gachagua.
National Today
This Kiswahili newspaper reported on the efforts of a section of regional leaders in Western Kenya to pressure the Prime Minister, Musalia Mudavadi, to be appointed as deputy president.
Some MPs in the West have started a campaign to support Mudavadi as deputy president if Rigathi Gachagua is removed from power.
Khwisero Member of Parliament, Christopher Aseka, and his Matungu counterpart, Peter Nabulindo, are leading efforts to remove Gachagua in favor of Mudavadi.
These MPs describe Mudavadi as a calm leader who does not cause problems.
According to Aseka, the prime minister (Mudavadi) is the third in the government's leadership system, so they believe he deserves to be the deputy president if that position remains open.
“According to the leadership protocol, if the president leaves, the deputy president takes that position. Therefore, if the deputy president leaves, the prime minister should take that position,” said Aseka.
In addition, Lurambi Member of Parliament, Titus Khamala, continued to support the possibility of Western leaders taking the position.
“If this opportunity comes to the Luhya community, we will not refuse. We will gladly accept it as we prepare for the general election in 2032,” said Khamala.
The Star
This newspaper explained the action of the former member of parliament Machakos Town, Victor Munyaka, rejected his appointment as chairman of the Kenya Animal Genetic Resources Center by President William Ruto.
In the ad Kenya In a gazette published on Friday, October 4, Ruto appointed Munyaka, his longtime ally, to lead the government agency for a three-year term.
Munyaka released a brief statement on social media on Sunday, October 6, rejecting the nomination.
“I thank the National Leader for giving me the opportunity to serve Kenyans in that position. However, after self-reflection, many consultations, and considering the current political situation that threatens to achieve the government's economic transformation agenda, I have seriously decided to decline this appointment with respect,” said Munyaka.
The Standard
This magazine reported on the scheduled elections for the leadership of the Council of Governors (CoG).
According to the publication, the Umoja-One Kenya Declaration led by Raila Odinga has a strong chance of producing the new CoG chairman in the elections scheduled for Monday, October 7.
Several candidates have announced their intention to succeed the outgoing chairman, Anne Waiguru, whose two-year term is coming to an end.
47 governors will meet in one hotel in the city Nairobi for a special session to elect new officers.
After two years in power, President William Ruto's Kenya Kwanza coalition is said to be ready to hand over the influential position to their former rival, but for now they are partners in a working arrangement.
Among those who announced their intention to run for the position of chairman are Governors Joseph ole Lenku (Kajiado), Gladys Wanga (Homa Bay) and CoG vice chairman, Ahmed Abdullahi Jiir (Wajir), all from the Orange Democratic Movement party led by Raila.
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