Taifa Leo
Gachagua arukia Uhuru: The DCP leader, Rigathi Gachagua, stated he won’t apologize to former President Uhuru Kenyatta, saying their differences were purely political, not personal.
“Kalonzo apakwa mafuta na chama chake, upinzani waahidi kuungana”
Opposition leaders have pledged to set aside their individual ambitions and unite behind a single presidential candidate in 2027. Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka appears to be emerging as a key consensus figure, enjoying strong backing from his party.
Machifu, shule kufanikisha upanzi wa miti: Chiefs, schools, and the National Youth Service will spearhead the national tree-planting drive targeting 15 billion trees by 2032.
Familia ya Kibaki yapinga ‘wana haramu’: Kibaki’s family has filed evidence in court disputing claims by two individuals seeking inheritance as alleged children of the late president.
Mpinzani Venezuela azoa Nobel: Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado wins the Nobel Prize, marking a global recognition of democratic struggle.
The Star
Headline: “Kalonzo vows to reverse key Ruto policies”
Wiper Party boss Kalonzo Musyoka has promised to abolish several Kenya Kwanza government policies, including the housing levy, should he become president. His statement comes as part of a renewed opposition front seeking to challenge President Ruto’s administration in 2027.
Highlight:
Analysts say Kalonzo’s message resonates with Kenyans burdened by high taxes and the cost of living, but questions remain about whether the opposition can maintain unity through the election period.
Daily Nation
Headline: “Ruto’s masterstroke”
President William Ruto has struck a major political alliance by bringing KANU Chairman Gideon Moi into his government, a move seen as an effort to strengthen his political base ahead of 2027.
Ruto revealed he is also engaging Uhuru Kenyatta’s Jubilee and Raila Odinga’s ODM, signaling a push toward a broad-based coalition government.
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The Standard
15 billion trees goal: The government is revising its environmental strategy to accelerate reforestation efforts.
🧭 Analysis
The opposition unity narrative dominates headlines in both Taifa Leo and The Star, positioning Kalonzo Musyoka as the central figure ahead of 2027.
Meanwhile, the Nation portrays President Ruto as consolidating his alliances, signaling a “masterstroke” in political strategy that could neutralize the opposition’s momentum.
The day’s coverage underscores an emerging Ruto vs. Kalonzo duel shaping up for 2027, with Uhuru and Gideon Moi once again returning to the political stage.
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