The papers also touched on the blow dealt to churches after the government ban on social gatherings. In light of the Easter Holiday, police disrupted ongoing services in various churches over 'flouting' of COVID-19 protocols.
1. The Standard
The newspaper spotlighted the possible political formations that may come up ahead of the 2022 vote.
After what had been seen as animosity between them, Amani National Leader (ANC) leader Musalia Mudavadi now hints at working with Raila Odinga as the General Election in 2022 nears. The Standard reported.
Mudavadi stated that having Raila on board will help the One Kenya Alliance bring a fresh twist to President Uhuru Kenyatta's succession politics.
One Kenya Alliance brings together Musalia Mudavadi, Moses Wetangula, and Kalonzo Musyoka who all faulted Raila for betrayal. Gideon Moi also adds to the team.
The publication further noted that there existed a plot by the state to isolate Raila.
The newspaper also touched on the possibility of a Ruto-Raila alliance, a formation that may not woo Ruto's allies from the Mt Kenya region.
The allies are opposed to the alliance, saying it would be marred by mistrust and hide-and-seek games.
"If Ruto decides to work with Raila, I can assure that the MT Kenya MPs supporting Ruto will abandon him. We cannot submit to such a formation," Wangui Ngirici, Krinyaga County MP.
2. Daily Nation
The publication reported how churches had been frustrated since the new anti-COVID directives that Uhuru issued on the Friday of March 26.
The daily told its readers that churches in Nairobi, Kajiado, Kiambu, Nakuru, and Machakos had their services suspended until further notice, disrupting their welfare.
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However, those in the remaining 42 counties were compelled to reduce the number of worshippers attending different sessions.
The churches said they had depleted their welfare kitty due to the rising cases of desperation occasioned by the constant surge in COVID-19 cases.
The publication stated that many churches directed their income to humanitarian support, which has now been halted due to the ban.
The Easter Holiday turned into a damp squib after the government banned social gatherings, making it hard for churches to unite in marking Good Friday.
Where congregants gathered, police interrupted.
The ban has not sat well with the men of the cloth.
"How can you close the churches that are praying for this nation?" asked Pastor Peter Ambuka of PEFA.
3. Taifa Leo
The Swahili publication focused on the public servants that have shown interest in vying for public office in the coming General Election.
Among them is the Interior CS Fred Matiang'i, who has been challenged to vie for the presidency, police spokesperson Charles Owino who declared interest in succeeding Cornel Rasanga as Siaya governor, and Interior PS Karanja Kibicho, who has been rumoured to be eyeing the Kirinyaga governorship.
Rift Valley Regional Coordinator George Natembeya is also being pushed to participate in the gubernatorial race in Trans Nzoia county, Treasury CS Ukur Yattani, who may go back to Marsabit to reclaim his seat as governor after leading for one term.