Saturday Nation: President William Ruto has won over former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, not only by pumping projects worth billions, but also taking his loyal soldiers by offering hem jobs. The new formed friendship through the Joint Frame working signed together, has tamed the members of parliament from Raila’s camp to the new soldiers and defenders of the president.
The paper also gives focus to how the country is wasting skills of medical graduates, with the crisis in education marking the return of schools fees, as retired president Mwai Kibaki’s dream is being shattered by Kenya Kwanza government by underfunding the sector.
The Standard: Gives focus to the new battle of the rich between United States President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk. The two engaged in a war of words on Thursday, Musk accusing Trump of being ungrateful, after he helped him clinch the presidency. Trump reiterated by threatening to cut the billionaire’s contracts with government.
The war began after Trump accused Elon of failing to agree with what he termed as the ‘beautiful bill’, despite knowing its content. Elon however, clarified that he was not aware of the content in the bill, which threatens the future of Tesla.
Peopl’s Daily: After exchange with leaders from his backyard, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki having a tough time in Mt. Kenya, as leaders fault him of being a ‘Yes’ man in Ruto’s government. With Rigathi Gachagua DCP party leader calling him out at every opportunity he gets.
On the international borders by The East African, President Samia Suluhu’s government received a blow after the European Union bans Tanzania Airlines from its air, has left the nation’s aircraft career in shadows.
Samia has been receiving pressure from all over the borders, following the chilling narration of torture in her territory.
