On Friday, February 7, local newspapers wrote in detail the various issues concerning the country, focusing on the instructions of the US President Donald Trumpwhich has brought about international order, including Kenya.
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1. Daily Nation
The newspaper reports that the murdered activist Molo Richard Otieno, the famous “President of Molo”, will be buried today, even while investigators continue the task of arresting the founder of the killings.
According to the Otieno family, he will be buried at his parents' home in Siaya County. Otieno, a fierce critic of government and MP Molo Kuria Kimani, was killed by death until January 18, a few meters from Elburgon police station.
On Wednesday, a call for justice ruled its request to a request at St Peter's Catholic Church in Elburgon, with officials calling for a thorough investigation to arrest the chief tenant of the killing.
“DCI (Director of Criminal Investigation) have arrested five people linked to the horrific murder, but we also want to arrest the main planner planning the murder. These can be the only killers sent to kill Otieno. Said Peter Mbae, a local leader.
The daily newspaper has found that a great politician is a person who is interested in it.
“We have sought data from Safaricom Following contacts. The politician will record information next week. We do not leave any stone without being changed. We are also investigating the threats that the deceased received before his death and the people who were following him, ” He exposed the chief investigating officer in the investigation.
About seven people, including family members, have already recorded information about the killings.
According to a post -death report, Otieno died of severe head injuries caused by a sharp object, maybe a sword or an ax.
2. The Standard
The post reported that the families of Justus Survey and Martin Mwau, two men lost in the sequence and later found dead, would have to wait more before burying their loved ones.
Their bodies, which were well recognized through fingerprints at the Nairobi funeral residence, which were formerly a city's corpse, could only be released after DNA confirmation, according to governmental experts.
On Wednesday, state -friendly specialist Richard Njoroge conducted a corpse examination on the bodies but emphasized that a definitive diagnosis through DNA screening was necessary before his release.
“We will take samples from close family members, including mothers and relatives. Njoroge said.
This requirement means that families would have to wait long before continuing the funeral arrangements, despite the fact that preparations are already underway.
According to Njoroge, the bodies were very rotten and thus made the identity of seeing it not reliable.
3. Nation today
The Swahili Daily reported that Wiper cadre Kalonzo Musyoka would have to wait for political statements from UN resolution leader Raila Odinga and former DP Rigathi Gachagua Before deciding to form a new coalition to oust President William Ruto in the next general election.
However, Kalonzo made it clear that he was the best candidate to oppose him Ruto In the presidential race, since he has enough experience.
“Moreover, I have shown that I can withdraw for the benefit of this nation and that I can work with leaders from all political parties,” Musyoka said.
Musyoka said this in a radio interview broadcast by Kiluhya, in which he addressed various issues of the economy, corruption, health and conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
The former vice -president also discussed the new US president Donald Trump's policies and how they affect Kenya.
His interview came just two days after Gachagua's own interview at the centers, where he criticized Ruto and called on the people of the Mulembe community to join the new coalition formed to prevent Ruto from serving the second term.
4. The Star
The newspaper reported that Al Shabaab militants who kidnapped five local chiefs from Mandera County had demanded compensation of KSh7 million.
The kidnapping, which took place on February 3, a day before President Ruto arrived in Mandera, sparked a rage in the community and caused a blow to the time of local elders to seek the money needed while at the same time demanding the government intervene.
The five chiefs – Mohammed Adawa, Mohammed Hassan, Mohammed Noor, Assistant Chief Ibrahim Gabow, and senior chief Abdi Sucho – were heading to Elwak for official work when their car was blocked by suspected militants near Iresuki village.
Eyewitnesses said the militants closed the chiefs and controlled the car before heading to Lafey, an area known for the attack.
Security officials said the militants seemed to have a preliminary understanding of the behavior of the chiefs, thus proposing internal participation.
The leaders were kidnapped just one day before the scheduled visit by President William Ruto to the area for a development visit, thus raising concerns about the security challenges going on in the area.
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