On Thursday, January 30, local newspapers largely reported on the escalation of the crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo, as well as Kenya's efforts to reconcile President Felix Tshisekedi and Paul Kagame of Rwanda.
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1. Daily Nation
The post reported that a witness in the murder cases has narrated the court how the chief suspect Paul Mackenzie persuaded his mother to forgive the church member who abused him.
The 20 -year -old Witness who was a Muslim before changing religion and becoming a Christian and joining the Mackenzie Church in Furunzi, Malindi, revealed the sad description of how he endured in the hands of the church members identified by the name of JK who was also performing Business of links. .
On the night of December 31, 2018, JK cheated the woman who was then young from the church vigil on the pretext of work, to benefit herself.
She told her mother and her relatives about the incident.
Instead, his mother reported the incident to Mackenzie, who called JK, his wife and a few pastors in the church.
“During the session, JK admitted to defiling me, but Mackenzie urged my mother to forgive him, moreover he ordered JK to pay my mother Sh10,000 for a fine for her offense,” He claimed.
2. Nation today
Gazette Swahili It reported that MPs passed only a small number of 49 bills submitted during the third parliamentary meeting, focusing on the poor performance of the 13th Parliament.
Parliament, now in the middle of its five -year term, approved only 17 bills – 34.6% of the one presented – compared to the 26 bills passed in the same period in the 12th Assembly.
Statistics released by the National Assembly Secretary, Samuel Njoroge, indicate that 17 bills were signed by the President William Ruto Be a law.
The third meeting of the 13th Parliament, which began on February 17, 2024, concluded on December 6 of the same year.
“Despite the challenges, the third session achieved the following: 49 bills were presented to Parliament, only 17 signed as a law. Seven bills (five from the Senate and two from the National Assembly) are currently being addressed in the Committees of Mediage, with the remaining bills in various stages of dealing, “ Njoroge said.
Njoroge released these figures on the first day of the ongoing Parliamentary retreat in Naivasha, Nakuru County.
Among other things, the retreat is to review the legal progress made by parliamentarians and to lay the foundations of their performance during the remainder of the 13th Parliament which is expected to end on August 9, 2027.
Njoroge noted that MPs discussed 161 arguments, with 38 still being heard by the end of the third session on December 6, 2024.
“Approximately 312 reports were dealt with after lawmakers submitted applications, with 54 committee reports discussed and approved by Parliament during the period,” Njoroge added.
The clerk said that the legislative process faced challenges due to the time spent discussing the 2024 financial bill, which was rejected.
Extra time was also taken by debates on the move to get rid of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and former Agriculture Minister Mithika Linturi.
3. The Standard
The newspaper reported that it is not uncommon for political parties to change a name, which sometimes means changing names, slogans, colors and even symbols.
The law provides an opportunity for a fully registered political party to change its name and whenever the situation occurs, it should inform the Registrar of Political Parties about its intention.
The most recent to take this step is the Narc Kenyan party led by Martha Karua What will be known as People's Liberation Party (PLP), which will be launched next month.
“I have been a Narc leader in Kenya but we have changed the brand. We will launch our brand next month and the name is PLP. The procession But the process is complete, ” Karua. He said.
Despite reports that plans are underway for former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua to launch a new party after his dispute with the United Democratic Alliance (UDA), Karua still invited his 'home' for a joint course and unity.
“I have heard that (Gachagua) he has the possibility of launching but I invite you all, he is a big house and if you want to join us you are welcome. If you create another we will still accept it because we will still work together. We are of different denominations but we gather together and that is the case with political parties, ” And he said, “When Gachagua visited him at his house.
Karua's move has symbolized the death of a rainbow dream that had plunged Kenya into joy 23 years ago. This is the year that the 39 -year -old Kanu regime was stopped by the National Rainy Union (NARC).
4. The Star
According to the paper, President William Ruto completes the change of chief secretaries, with at least 15 facing an ax.
Sources indicate that some of the PS are likely to be dismissed, have failed to keep up with the priorities of the Kenyan administration, or have been linked to negligence in their ministries.
Additionally, the change aims to keep the team expected before the 2027 general election.
The president is said to have a desire to have technologists who can not only implement the agenda of his administration but also contribute to his re -election strategy.
The delay in making such changes due to the process of accusing former DP Rigathi Gachagua allowed the PS further evaluation, while the performance assessment affects the final list.
While the interview of the Public Service Commission is concluded, the focus is on the appointment of new secretaries.
Reduced space from 51 to approximately 36 through departmental connections and new classification is expected to increase efficiency in service delivery while reducing additional bureaucracy.
While the PSC has remained silent about the issue of retirees, the inclusion of candidates above the necessary retirement age continues to spark debate.
The amendment, which is expected to be announced in the future, will set the stream for the second phase of the Ruto administration, by emphasizing the skill, trust and political strategy.
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