On Tuesday, February 18, local newspapers wrote the comments after the Kenyan candidate failed in the election of the Chairman of the African Union (AUC).
Source: UGC
Elsewhere, one newspaper focused on the factors that contributed significantly to the loss of Raila Odinga In the hands of Djibouti Foreign Minister Ali Youssouf Mahmoud, including France's influence.
1. People Daily
The newspaper reported on the new impetus for senior presidential partners William Ruto who now want ODM chief Raila Odinga to be included in the government as prime minister.
This is in an effort to maintain it within the rule of Kenya first Before another vote, where Ruto will be requesting re -election.
Led by Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei, MPs Nelson Koech (Belgut) and Eric Wamumbi (Mathira), Presidential Partners argued that Raila's major political experience and his contribution to Kenyan democracy should not be lost in vain.
They now intend to push for the implementation of a 2023 national negotiation report (NADCO) that proposed a constitutional amendment to create the position of Prime Minister.
“We must now fully implement the NADCO report by amending the Constitution to form the Prime Minister's office and allow Raila to serve Kenyans in the post.
Raila Odinga returns home. NADCO report we can do better by having the prime minister's choice, “ Koech said in a television interview.
The call has however dismissed by analysts by Kenyan opponents who claimed that the formation of Raila's prime minister would be used only to control and not use his experience for the benefit of the country.
2. The Standard
The newspaper reported on rumors about Raila's next action after failing in the AUC chair.
Some people expect that Raila is likely to return to radical politics, especially to return Kisumu Anyang 'Nyong'o as Acting.
After admitting defeat, Raila revealed that he would return home where he said there were still many things to do.
Ruto also defended Ruto against any blame, recognizing the President for volunteering to support his mission.
“My plan to go home I have a lot of things if you go to the tournament they cannot have two consequences. He said.
It seems there is a race for the veteran politician, with both sides of the political divisions.
Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka signaled to join Raila in pushing for opposition agendas.
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua also issued a message to Raila appearing to take him to opposition to oppose the government and conspiracy against Ruto before the 2027 elections.
“Africa needed you more, but God, in his wisdom, realized that Kenya, your mother's land, and of course, we Kenyans, your beloved brothers and sisters, we have a business that is not perfect with you as their longing child when we remove our country from For negligence … in any case, the AU results will not undermine your leadership and your strength to fix our nation, the Western Chief, Odinga at home, Odinga at home. Gachagua said.
3. Nation today
The newspaper reported on the recovery of Speaker Moses Wetang'ula who was facing threats of being dismissed.
The national parliament dismissed a request by the Grassroots Oversight Initiative calling for Wetang'ula to be ousted in office.
The request failed because of systematic limitations under the rules of Parliament.
In a letter dated February 7, 2025, National Assembly Secretary Samuel Njoroge told the complainants that the rules of Parliament do not allow Parliament to discuss the Speaker's conduct unless the primary motion is to be submitted by a sitting MP.
He cited the Standing Code of 87 (1), which states that officials whose removal depends on Parliament requires argument.
According to the clerk's letter, the decision was reached after discovering that the clause that the complainants relied on.
“For what we have mentioned, we suggest that only a MP who is offended by the Speaker's conduct can send Parliament to discuss the conduct that is complained about making a fundamental argument. In that context your claim is unacceptable,” explained the letter.
The clerk stated that he was the only MP who had the legal right to make the move, thus making the Grassroot Initiative's unacceptable claim.
4. Daily Nation
The newspaper reported the death of Malava MP Moses Malulu Injendi.
The death of the Injendi was confirmed by National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula, who revealed that the MP passed away on Monday, February 17, while receiving treatment at Aga Khan Hospital in Nairobi.
In addition to representing the State of Malava in the National Assembly, the deceased was Vice Chairman of the Department of Education and Research Committee.
Inkendi was serving for his third term as a member of Parliament, having served in a series since 2013.
“He was a dedicated and enthusiastic representative who served his constituents with dedication and unstable integrity. His efforts and his contribution to our legislative processes, especially the education and sugar sector aimed at improving the lives of the Kenyan people will be greatly remembered,” Wetang'ula sorry for the deceased MP.
The others who cried out for him were the president, who praised him to be “A believer of equal, diligent, careful and dedicated public service. He will be remembered more for his educational will.”
“He was a quiet leader and a collector of the community in the heart, he was a very religious man, his death today left a huge gap in his family and the citizens of Malava constituency. Inkendi was my closest friend while serving in the 12th Assembly. I am saddened by death its many sorry for his family and citizens of the Malava State of Malava and the Malava State in Kenya. Gachagua mourned.
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