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The papers also reported about the flattening COVID-19 curve which brings hope that a possible return to normal is on the horizon.
1. Daily Nation
According to this publication, there is hope of a return to normal and easing of COVID-19 protocols after experts observed the virus curve is on a downward trend.
The acting director-general for health Patrick Amoth said the government is closely observing the trajectory of the COVID-19 curve adding stakeholders will advise him accordingly if the positivity rate continues to lower in the next 14 days.
Amoth noted the positivity rate and the number of infections have been falling since President Uhuru Kenyatta imposed a partial lockdown, closed down churches and bars on March 26.
From highs of 2,008 cases on March 26 and a daily average of 1,354, cases on March 30, to the 486 cases recorded on Monday, April 12, the infections have seemingly declined.
2. Taifa Leo
This publication looks at the political games that big wigs are playing each other as the 2022 elections approach.
For starters, President Uhuru Kenyatta has been leaning towards endorsing the One Kenya Alliance which analysts say has pushed ODM leader Raila Odinga to hold coalition talks with Deputy President William Ruto.
A source disclosed that Uhuru made a call to Raila after it emerged Kakamega Governor Wycliffe Oparanya held a meeting with Ruto on Wednesday, April 7.
Politicals analysts opined a well-elaborated plot is underway to weaken Raila's Western and Coast strongholds so as to push him into supporting the One Kenya Alliance.
3. The Standard
According to The Standard, the vaccination process against COVID-19 will continue without interruption because there is no proven link between the blood clots and the AstraZeneca Vaccine.
Ahmed Kalebi, a consultant pathologist said less than 50 people had reported blood clots in Kenya compared to the millions inoculated worldwide.
The doctor said blood clots occur for a number of reasons such as immobility, food, and daily inactivity.
He also said in case Kenya does not get a sufficient supply of the AstraZeneca jab, a supply of other vaccines will be procured to create herd immunity.
4. People Daily
According to People Daily, Siaya Senator James Orengo has hit out at the One Kenya Alliance insisting Kenyans will not be coerced into voting for certain politicians.
He said the alliance which brings together Wiper Leader Kalonzo Musyoka, Ford Kenya's Moses Wetang'ula, Amani National Congress's Musalia Mudavadi, and KANU's Gideon Moi cannot convince Kenyans that it can transform the nation.
Orengo said Kenyans will be the ultimate say in the 2022 General Elections and not a few people in government who have vested interests.
5. The Star
According to The Star, the 70 new constituencies proposed in the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI) Bill will not apply in 2022 polls if a referendum is not held before August 8, 2021.
This comes amid concerns the BBI referendum could be delayed due to the litany of cases in court against the process.
A delayed plebiscite would mean the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) would be unable to meet strict constitutional requirements on constituencies review.
For the proposed constituencies to apply in next year's polls, then they must be created before August 8, 2021, exactly 12 months before the General Election.
1. Daily Nation
According to this publication, there is hope of a return to normal and easing of COVID-19 protocols after experts observed the virus curve is on a downward trend.
The acting director-general for health Patrick Amoth said the government is closely observing the trajectory of the COVID-19 curve adding stakeholders will advise him accordingly if the positivity rate continues to lower in the next 14 days.
Amoth noted the positivity rate and the number of infections have been falling since President Uhuru Kenyatta imposed a partial lockdown, closed down churches and bars on March 26.
From highs of 2,008 cases on March 26 and a daily average of 1,354, cases on March 30, to the 486 cases recorded on Monday, April 12, the infections have seemingly declined.
2. Taifa Leo
This publication looks at the political games that big wigs are playing each other as the 2022 elections approach.
For starters, President Uhuru Kenyatta has been leaning towards endorsing the One Kenya Alliance which analysts say has pushed ODM leader Raila Odinga to hold coalition talks with Deputy President William Ruto.
A source disclosed that Uhuru made a call to Raila after it emerged Kakamega Governor Wycliffe Oparanya held a meeting with Ruto on Wednesday, April 7.
Politicals analysts opined a well-elaborated plot is underway to weaken Raila's Western and Coast strongholds so as to push him into supporting the One Kenya Alliance.
3. The Standard
According to The Standard, the vaccination process against COVID-19 will continue without interruption because there is no proven link between the blood clots and the AstraZeneca Vaccine.
Ahmed Kalebi, a consultant pathologist said less than 50 people had reported blood clots in Kenya compared to the millions inoculated worldwide.
The doctor said blood clots occur for a number of reasons such as immobility, food, and daily inactivity.
He also said in case Kenya does not get a sufficient supply of the AstraZeneca jab, a supply of other vaccines will be procured to create herd immunity.
4. People Daily
According to People Daily, Siaya Senator James Orengo has hit out at the One Kenya Alliance insisting Kenyans will not be coerced into voting for certain politicians.
He said the alliance which brings together Wiper Leader Kalonzo Musyoka, Ford Kenya's Moses Wetang'ula, Amani National Congress's Musalia Mudavadi, and KANU's Gideon Moi cannot convince Kenyans that it can transform the nation.
Orengo said Kenyans will be the ultimate say in the 2022 General Elections and not a few people in government who have vested interests.
5. The Star
According to The Star, the 70 new constituencies proposed in the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI) Bill will not apply in 2022 polls if a referendum is not held before August 8, 2021.
This comes amid concerns the BBI referendum could be delayed due to the litany of cases in court against the process.
A delayed plebiscite would mean the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) would be unable to meet strict constitutional requirements on constituencies review.
For the proposed constituencies to apply in next year's polls, then they must be created before August 8, 2021, exactly 12 months before the General Election.