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1. The Star
Barely a month after the One Kenya Alliance was formed, cracks have emerged over claims that some forces are pushing for a specific preferred presidential line-up.
The alliance brings together Amani National Congress (ANC) party boss Musalia Mudavadi, KANU's Gideon Moi, Wiper's Kalonzo Musyoka, and Ford Kenya's Moses Wetang'ula had during its launch promised a 'political earthquake' ahead of the 2022 General Election.
However, the Kalonzo camp is said to be becoming jittery over a proposed Mudavadi-ticket to fly the alliance's flag in the upcoming poll that would lock him and Wetang'ula from the nerve centre of power.
Newspapers Review for April 14: Crumbling Handshake Could Make Raila Victim of Political Betrayal for 3rd Time
A Member of Parliament allied to Kalonzo told the publication Wiper was concerned about a scheme allegedly made by outside forces to install candidates of their choice that excludes the veteran Ukambani politician.
"We will not accept; we better use a scientific method to arrive on who will be the flag-bearer and his running mate without direction from somewhere," the MP lamented.
2. Daily Nation
Proponents of BBI are pushing for an August referendum considering the constitution cannot be amended one year before the General Election.
The BBI secretariat co-chairmen Junet Mohamed (MP Suna East) and Dennis Waweru (former Dagoretti South MP) said they expect the Senate and National Assembly to approve the 2020 constitutional amendment bill by May when both houses would resume sittings.
"We are on track; if parliament passes the bill in May, the president will receive it and hand it to the electoral commission as required by law," Junet said.
Uhuru's Brother Muhoho, Gideon Moi Visit Raila as Political Realignments Gain Steam
The BBI course faces several hurdles after eight cases that have been consolidated into one were filed to challenge its implementation.
3. People Daily
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has ruled out the possibility of its leader Raila Odinga working with Deputy President William Ruto ahead of 2022.
The outfit's chairman John Mbadi who doubles up as Suba South MP said ODM's focus was on implementing BBI fully before any talks on alliances could begin.
"Our focus is still on BBI. We want to get it out of the table, after which we can have other discussions around the 2022 elections," Mbadi said.
Both Raila and Ruto camps have warmed to each other in the recent weeks after the formation of the One Kenya Alliance.
4. The Standard
Detectives have arrested another suspect linked to the ****** of National Lands Commission (NLC) communication officer Jenniffer Wambua.
The accused, Peter Mwangi Njenga alias Sankale was nabbed at his house at Ebulbul in Ngong on Tuesday, April 13.
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) officer Vincent Lang'at in an affidavit, stated Njenga was among the last people seen with the deceased at the scene where her body was found.
Two other suspects (a boda boda rider and a herder) had been arrested in connection with Wambua's killing.
5. Taifa Leo
A section of Mt Kenya leaders allied to President Uhuru Kenyatta have hatched a plan to lock out DP Ruto from the vote-rich region.
Former MPs Peter Kenneth (Gatanga) and Elias Mbau (Maragwa) said they would form committees in each county to reduce Ruto's influence in Central Kenya.
The DP has made inroads into Mt Kenya and enjoys massive support, according to some analysts.
However, the formation of the One Kenya Alliance and the proposed creation of a new coastal party would be used to prevent the DP from consolidating his support in regional areas.
Barely a month after the One Kenya Alliance was formed, cracks have emerged over claims that some forces are pushing for a specific preferred presidential line-up.
The alliance brings together Amani National Congress (ANC) party boss Musalia Mudavadi, KANU's Gideon Moi, Wiper's Kalonzo Musyoka, and Ford Kenya's Moses Wetang'ula had during its launch promised a 'political earthquake' ahead of the 2022 General Election.
However, the Kalonzo camp is said to be becoming jittery over a proposed Mudavadi-ticket to fly the alliance's flag in the upcoming poll that would lock him and Wetang'ula from the nerve centre of power.
Newspapers Review for April 14: Crumbling Handshake Could Make Raila Victim of Political Betrayal for 3rd Time
A Member of Parliament allied to Kalonzo told the publication Wiper was concerned about a scheme allegedly made by outside forces to install candidates of their choice that excludes the veteran Ukambani politician.
"We will not accept; we better use a scientific method to arrive on who will be the flag-bearer and his running mate without direction from somewhere," the MP lamented.
2. Daily Nation
Proponents of BBI are pushing for an August referendum considering the constitution cannot be amended one year before the General Election.
The BBI secretariat co-chairmen Junet Mohamed (MP Suna East) and Dennis Waweru (former Dagoretti South MP) said they expect the Senate and National Assembly to approve the 2020 constitutional amendment bill by May when both houses would resume sittings.
"We are on track; if parliament passes the bill in May, the president will receive it and hand it to the electoral commission as required by law," Junet said.
Uhuru's Brother Muhoho, Gideon Moi Visit Raila as Political Realignments Gain Steam
The BBI course faces several hurdles after eight cases that have been consolidated into one were filed to challenge its implementation.
3. People Daily
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has ruled out the possibility of its leader Raila Odinga working with Deputy President William Ruto ahead of 2022.
The outfit's chairman John Mbadi who doubles up as Suba South MP said ODM's focus was on implementing BBI fully before any talks on alliances could begin.
"Our focus is still on BBI. We want to get it out of the table, after which we can have other discussions around the 2022 elections," Mbadi said.
Both Raila and Ruto camps have warmed to each other in the recent weeks after the formation of the One Kenya Alliance.
4. The Standard
Detectives have arrested another suspect linked to the ****** of National Lands Commission (NLC) communication officer Jenniffer Wambua.
The accused, Peter Mwangi Njenga alias Sankale was nabbed at his house at Ebulbul in Ngong on Tuesday, April 13.
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) officer Vincent Lang'at in an affidavit, stated Njenga was among the last people seen with the deceased at the scene where her body was found.
Two other suspects (a boda boda rider and a herder) had been arrested in connection with Wambua's killing.
5. Taifa Leo
A section of Mt Kenya leaders allied to President Uhuru Kenyatta have hatched a plan to lock out DP Ruto from the vote-rich region.
Former MPs Peter Kenneth (Gatanga) and Elias Mbau (Maragwa) said they would form committees in each county to reduce Ruto's influence in Central Kenya.
The DP has made inroads into Mt Kenya and enjoys massive support, according to some analysts.
However, the formation of the One Kenya Alliance and the proposed creation of a new coastal party would be used to prevent the DP from consolidating his support in regional areas.