{"id":1897,"date":"2025-09-24T05:17:31","date_gmt":"2025-09-24T05:17:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stateupdate.co.ke\/?p=1897"},"modified":"2025-09-24T05:17:31","modified_gmt":"2025-09-24T05:17:31","slug":"raila-playing-ruto-matiangi-to-be-made-jubilee-party-leader-newspaper-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stateupdate.co.ke\/index.php\/2025\/09\/24\/raila-playing-ruto-matiangi-to-be-made-jubilee-party-leader-newspaper-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Raila Playing Ruto? Matiang’i To Be Made Jubilee Party Leader: Newspaper Review"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Today\u2019s newspapers focus on Kenya\u2019s shifting political alignments, Raila Odinga\u2019s mixed signals, and the uncertainty hanging over ODM\u2019s place in national politics. Beyond politics, issues of land ownership, human rights in policing, and regional developments also dominate the headlines.<\/p>\n

The Standard: Playing Ruto<\/p>\n

The Standard leads with a bold headline suggesting that Raila Odinga\u2019s shifting political stance has thrown the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) into confusion. While Odinga has publicly defended President William Ruto\u2019s policies, he has also hinted at a 2027 presidential run\u2014moves that have baffled ODM supporters and raised questions about whether the party still stands as an opposition outfit.<\/p>\n

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ODM leaders are split: Junet Mohamed insists that the party remains in a broad-based arrangement with Ruto\u2019s administration until 2027, while critics such as James Gakuya argue that Raila has shut the door on opposition politics by aligning too closely with the government. The paper paints a picture of a party at crossroads, with Raila\u2019s next move expected to determine ODM\u2019s unity and relevance.<\/p>\n

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The Star: How Raila is plotting for 2027 Race<\/p>\n

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The Star takes a sharper angle, warning that ODM\u2019s backing of Ruto\u2019s UDA without a formal power-sharing agreement could politically weaken the party. The coverage highlights Raila\u2019s silent plotting for the 2027 presidential race, even as ODM risks being sidelined in government.<\/p>\n

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Away from politics, the paper focuses on governance and accountability. It reports on the Independent Policing Oversight Authority\u2019s (IPOA) new Strategic Plan (2025\u20132030), which seeks to curb police abuse and strengthen human rights monitoring through technology and donor funding. Another striking story is the revelation that a mysterious farmer is occupying 2,000 acres of Egerton University land, raising questions about accountability in public institutions. On the global stage, President Ruto, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney are pictured at the UN General Assembly, signaling Kenya\u2019s diplomatic engagements.<\/p>\n

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Taifa Leo: Uhuru Kupanga Washirika<\/p>\n

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Taifa Leo shifts attention to former Interior CS Dr. Fred Matiang\u2019i, reporting that he could be the man Uhuru Kenyatta is grooming to lead Jubilee into the 2027 general election. Matiang\u2019i\u2019s presence at a high-level Jubilee consultative meeting at Safari Park Hotel adds weight to speculation that he may be entrusted with the party\u2019s presidential ticket. A National Delegates\u2019 Conference scheduled for next week is expected to make key pronouncements.<\/p>\n

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The Swahili daily also runs stories on global affairs, including Mali and Niger\u2019s withdrawal from the International Criminal Court (ICC) and new restrictions at the Kenya Ports Authority, where photography has been banned after a video of a US military plane went viral.<\/p>\n

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Analysis<\/p>\n

Across the three papers, one theme dominates: Kenya\u2019s uncertain political future ahead of 2027. Raila Odinga\u2019s ambiguous posture has unsettled ODM, with fears that the party could lose ground if it continues to back UDA without clear gains. At the same time, Jubilee appears to be reorganizing under Matiang\u2019i, positioning itself for a comeback.<\/p>\n

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Meanwhile, governance issues such as land mismanagement at universities and police accountability continue to expose institutional weaknesses. Globally, Kenya\u2019s foreign policy presence at the UN and shifting dynamics in West Africa highlight the broader geopolitical landscape.<\/p>\n

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