On Friday, November 22, Kenyan newspapers reported that the President William Ruto he was preparing for minor changes in his Cabinet.
The dailies also highlighted how the president canceled multi-billion Adani contracts and how they let go of the former prime minister Raila Odinga and Energy Minister (CS) Opiyo Wandayi with egg on their face.
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1. The Star
President William Ruto wants to fill two vacancies in his Cabinet.
Former Health Minister Mutahi Kagwe, who shone during the COVID-19 pandemic, has emerged as a candidate to replace Kithur Kindikiwho was promoted to become deputy president from the ministry of interior.
According to the publication, the State House has sent delegates to contact the former Nyeri senator and other leaders from the Jubilee party in the hope of reaching an agreement.
The discussion will aim to facilitate Kagwe's cooperation with the ruling party Kenya First Alliance.
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The leaders of the Nyeri area have called a meeting on Friday, November 22, to discuss the issue and outline the political future of the area.
“We have called a meeting in Nyeri on Friday to discuss the issue and the future of this region. We want to be in government,” Nyeri politician Thuo Mathenge, who contested for the gubernatorial seat revealed.
2. People Daily
Former prime minister Raila Odinga and Energy Minister (CS) Opiyo Wandayi were shamed on Thursday, November 21, after President William Ruto canceled Adani's contracts with KETRACO and JKIA.
Ruto said he canceled the agreements after his administration received new information from partner countries and investigative agencies.
The president's speech came a few hours after Wandayi defended the Adani-KETRACO plan to create new water supply lines in Parliament.
The minister emphasized that the program will continue despite Gautam Adani being charged in the United States with allegations of bribery.
A month ago, Raila also strongly defended the Adani Group, emphasizing the group's track record and ongoing interest in Kenya, which dates back to 2010.
3. The Standard
President William Ruto has accused the management of Moi University for the financial problems of the public institution.
During his speech to the nation on Thursday, November 21, in front of members of parliament, Ruto claimed that the college's problems stem from internal governance and leadership issues.
The President ordered the immediate resolution of the challenges facing the public university, which was on the verge of collapse.
This happened after the Permanent Secretary for Higher Education (PS) Beatrice Inyangala told MPs that Moi University will save KSh 50 million every year by closing its Nairobi campus.
On Wednesday, November 20, EACC summoned the university's VC, Isaac Kosgei, after he was suspected of misappropriating KSh 2.2 billion through infrastructure projects and violating procurement laws.
4. Daily Nation
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
The ICC also issued a warrant for former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant. The two are accused of crimes against humanity in Gaza.
However, Netanyahu denied the charges and called them anti-Semitic.
More than 120 countries that have signed the Treaty of Rome are bound to arrest Netanyahu if he sets foot in one of them.
5. Nation Today
A Somali has dealt a big blow to former prime minister Raila Odinga in his quest to become the chairman of the African Union Commission.
While Raila was touring West Africa to campaign for the seat, reports emerged that Kenya's neighbour, Somalia, would not support him.
Somalia, a member of the East African Community (EAC), will defy the ban and vote for Raila's main rival, Mahmoud Youssouf, Djibouti's Foreign Minister.
Raila is running against Youssouf, former Mauritian foreign minister Anil Kumarsingh Gayan, and former Madagascar minister Richard James Randriamandrato in the February 2025 election.
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