On Monday, October 14, national newspapers reported extensively on the race to succeed Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua should the Senate remove him from power.
Source: UGC
1. Daily Nation
This newspaper reported on ongoing efforts to find a successor to Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua should the Senate remove him from power.
So far, two senior leaders of Kenya Kwanza have emerged as contenders for the position to succeed the embattled DP.
A senior government official said Prime Minister Musalia Mudavadi and Interior Minister Kithure Kindiki are being taken seriously for the position.
Kindiki is given priority at the moment as President William Ruto wants to give relief to Mt Kenya MPs who chose to remove Gachagua.
“The Minister of Interior, as a senior leader from the region Mount Kenyais in a good position to succeed Gachagua to calm the region and try to provide relief to the local MPs who voted to remove DP from power. If Mount Kenya fails to get that position, the elected leaders from that area will face a lot of criticism from their voters for crucifying their son (Gachagua) and failing to have one of them inherit that high position,” said a government official.
However, other parts of the government suggest that Mudavadi should be given the position based on his experience and being the third most powerful member of the government.
“There are also other arguments that support the appointment of Mudavadi. Those who support him see that since he is the third most powerful member in the administration, with extensive experience in the government, he deserves to be promoted to the position of DP,” said the officer.
He added that if Mudavadi gets that chance, then Mlima Kenyaif possible Kindiki, should be given the position of Prime Minister and also retain his powerful post of Internal Security.
2. The Standard
The newspaper reported on the position of Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader Raila Odinga regarding the proposal to lease the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to the Adani Group from India.
Speaking Mombasa On Sunday, October 13, Raila strongly defended the Adani Group, emphasizing the group's track record and its long-term commitment to Kenya, which dates back to 2010.
“Adani is a reputable partner and a prestigious company. They have shown their ability in projects that exceed what we have seen in East Africa,” he said Raila.
Despite Kenyans asking questions about the processes leading to the Adani deal, the ODM leader defended the company's credibility, giving direct testimony about their projects in India.
The former Prime Minister described his trip to Gujarat, where the Adanis turned a muddy area into a busy port, power station, and industrial area.
3. Nation Today
Kiswahili newspaper reported the statement of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua about his imminent removal by the Senate.
Before the hearing of his impeachment case by the Senate, the second leader in the country seemed unmoved, saying God will fight for him.
In a church service held in Embu County On Sunday, October 13, the leader who is facing problems said he is not worried about the misfortunes that befall him.
Gachagua, who was recently removed from power by members of parliament and is awaiting the decision of the Senate, said he hopes that God will get him out of his problems.
Seeking comfort in the Bible, Gachagua said that humans can plan evil against them, but God is their protector.
“Everything that is going on in Kenya. Don't worry; there is God in heaven. We are believers, and we believe in God, and God will do his will. Humans can plan many things, but there is God in heaven,” said Gachagua.
4. The Star
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