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The country’s top newspapers focused on the 2022 politics as well as the Council of Governors election set for Friday, January 29.
One of the dailies also reported on ODM leader Raila Odinga’s “that the Mt Kenya region owes him a political debt.”
Daily Nation
The Budget Policy Statement (BPS) released by Treasury Cabinet Secretary Ukur Yatini estimates the 2021/2022 Budget at KSh 3.02 trillion.
The CS noted that the budget is already facing a deficit of KSh 923 billion that will be plugged by more borrowing.
The 2021/2022 budget overshoots the current KSh 2. 821 trillion budget by about KSh 216 billion.
The Standard
Politic analysts have urged Kenyans to prepare for a heated politic season as the 2022 General Election draws near.
According to the pundits, the season will be marred by mudslinging and character assassination.
For instance, character assassination isnone of the ploys used by politicians to outwit each other mostly while seeking a political office.
A perfect example is the recent fight between Deputy President William Ruto and Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka where they accused each other of being land grabbers.
Taifa Leo
ODM leader Raila Odinga has claimed that the Mt Kenya Region owes him a political debt.
Speaking during a recent interview, the ODM leader maintained that is is time for it to be paid.
Raile explained that the debt started accumulating in 1963 when his father Jaramogi Odinga refused to ascend to power insisting that the opportunity belonged to Jomo Kenyatta.
He also said that in 2002, he supported retired President Mwai Kibaki.
Raila said it was time for the Mt Kenya region to return the favour by reading and supporting the BBI report.
People Daily
The daily reported on Council of Governors election slated for Friday, January 29.
The newspaper noted that the election comes at a defining time as Kakamega governor Wycliffe Oparanya’s successor is expected to lobby for allocation of more funds as well as spreading the BBI gospel like Oparanya.
Among those eyeing the seat include Dhadho Godana (Tana River), James Ongwae (Kisii), Anne Waiguru (Kirinyaga), Kivutha Kibwana (Makueni) and Jackson Mandago (Uasin Gishu).
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