BY POLITICAL DESKA PARLIAMENTARY ASPIRANT in one of the counties has planned a wedding. His detractors say his wedding, to be staged in his village, is an alleged ploy to hoodwink his supporters. It has emerged that the facilities have allegedly run into financial trouble due to lack of clients. Matters worsened recently after the former governor allegedly clashed with his successor. It was unclear how the MCA conned the governor but insiders say the two are long-term business partners.

The debate surrounding the impeachment of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has continued with a senator now proposing the elimination of a requirement for running mates for presidential and gubernatorial candidates. Mandera Senator Ali Roba instead wants the governors and presidential candidates to appoint their deputies post-election. "I will propose amendments to the constitution and relevant acts to eliminate the requirement for running mates in gubernatorial and presidential elections," he said. He is further accused of contradicting government policies and failing to uphold his duties as Deputy President, thus violating the principle of collective Cabinet responsibility. “The deputy president should be an appointee of the president because once he becomes a running mate he feels he is also a president,” he said.

On Monday, October 14, the national dailies widely reported on the race to replace Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua if the Senate impeaches him. Daily NationThe paper reported on the ongoing lobbying to replace Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua in case the Senate impeaches him. So far, two senior Kenya Kwanza leaders have emerged as the front runners to replace the embattled DP. Kindiki is currently given priority as President William Ruto looks to offer a lifeline to Mt Kenya MPs who voted to impeach Gachagua. Taifa LeoThe Swahili publication reported on the statement by Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua regarding his looming impeachment by the Senate.

Andre Onana engages fans In Uganda ahead of the Kenya vs Cameroon game on October 14, 2024. Credit: Allez Les Lions. Source: TwitterOnana is currently in Uganda as his Cameroon side prepares to play Kenya in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. Ugandan lady wants Onana to respond to her messagesIn a video shared online by Kevin Teya, a female fan boldly asked Onana to respond to her messages. Onana sent to Ten Hag by Ugandan fansIn another report by TUKO.co.ke, Onana was sent to Erik ten Hag with a clear message. A Ugandan man, who identified himself as a Manchester United fan, asked Onana to tell Ten Hag to produce better results.

In the video, Bradley holds the long socks in his hands as he wears them, and shockingly, they appear shorter, only going up as far as his ankles. Below is the video:Netizens were left in stitches, and below are some of the hilarious comments they shared:Kimz said:"Socks kilometer moja imekuwa ankle socks 😂." Cute Angel said:"Who saw the length of socks 🧦 but when he put them on it appeared like ankle socks on him🤣." Abelisha said:"Unafikiria ni socks kumbe ni gunia 😂." Queen said:"Hio ni socks kilometer tano inaigia kama ankle socks 🙆🙆."

President William Ruto Sunday maintained a studious silence on the ongoing impeachment case against Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. Instead, he asked Kenyans to pray for him as he oversees transformational programmes – Social Health Authority and Affordable Housing programmes. At Milimani Church, the President defended the new health insurance and affordable housing programmes which he said are transforming the country. Kenyans seeking health services have lamented being forced to pay for services out of their pocket following delayed transition into the new health insurance programme. Making sure we move together as a nation,” Ruto said.

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is banking on the Judiciary for political survival as he faces a make-or-break week with his impeachment trial beginning on Wednesday before the Senate. Speaking on Sunday in public for the first time after the National Assembly voted to impeach him on Tuesday last week, the former Mathira MP said he has confidence that the courts would dispense justice fairly. While commending 44 MPs who voted against the impeachment motion, the DP encouraged leaders to listen to the people. On the other hand, the National Assembly also has an equally strong defence team led by Senior Counsel Paul Nyamodi. In his submission to the National Assembly last week, the DP played several video clips to back-up his defense against the charges.

Uhuru Kenyatta and William Ruto, dressed in matching attire, stepped out with an air of camaraderie that hadn’t been seen in Kenya’s highest office for years. President Kenyatta harboured unwavering faith in Deputy President Ruto, yet their personal dynamics were marked by stark contrasts: While Ruto is a teetotaller, President Kenyatta loved his tipple. Ruto was the first Deputy President under the new Constitution and his position was not held under the mercy of the President, unlike the previous holders. Once President Kenyatta had secured his second term, he turned his focus toward shaping a lasting legacy. Gachagua, emboldened by the spectacle, perhaps believed that his newfound “bromance” with President Ruto would endure—but the future of such alliances, like all things in politics, remained uncertain.

For instance, it agreed to lower the cost of providing a drug utilisation review system from Sh2.7 billion to Sh312 million. Sh3.4 billionThe government would be billed Sh3.4 billion for primary healthcare and hospital management information systems, down from Sh9 billion. Safaricom CEO Peter Ndegwa said in the statement that the Safaricom consortium would invest Sh104 billion over 10 years in Kenya’s healthcare industry and deliver the Integrated Healthcare Technology System (IHTS). Apeiro Limited, the largest shareholder in the Safaricom consortium, has business links to the Adani Group, the Indian conglomerate that has sparked controversy bagging lucrative tenders in Kenya. On the IHTS, the Safaricom consortium was to invest Sh104.8 billion in the decade-long period, which would be recovered in monthly instalments starting February 2024.

Ruto: Health reforms are unstoppablePresident William Ruto says the ongoing projects by his administration to transform the health sector are unstoppable. “We intend to make sure that no Kenyan is left behind on matters of health. For the first time, every Kenyan will have health insurance cover,” he said in Nairobi on Sunday. During the church service, President Ruto asked the church to pray for his administration, amid the ongoing impeachment of his deputy Rigathi Gachagua, and to support the changes that the government is implementing. He assured Kenyans that through the Nairobi River Commission and other stakeholders, the face of the Nairobi River will be transformed in the next two years.

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BULLARDGORDINGROUSEKANE-BERMANMAJOZIRW JOHNSONSTRAIGHT TALKSINGAPORE REVISITEDWSM DOCUMENTS Investigation claims by GoolamMV and News24 are false - Paul Mashatile DP says X post is a collection of fabrications, exaggerations, innuendo, and outright lies Deputy President Paul Mashatile on false investigation claims in News24 and "X" 11 Oct 2024 Deputy President Paul Mashatile has become aware of the existence and propagation of a post on the social media platform “X” (formerly known as Twitter), by the now notorious account, GoolamMV, which distinguishes itself by launching unverified information and often propaganda-laden attacks on the supposed political rivals of its handlers. These are some of the pictures the Hawks are investigating into a house bought by Paul Mashatile for E28 MILLION CASH in December 2023. We view these allegations for what they are: an attempt to tarnish the standing of the Deputy President in the eyes of society. Deputy President Mashatile owns no properties in Cape Town or anywhere else, other than the house he and his late wife bought through a bank loan in the Johannesburg suburb of Kelvin. CONCLUSIONIt hardly needs stating that Deputy President Mashatile rejects all of these false claims.

The Jets' ongoing situation with Haason Reddick took an unexpected twist this week when his agency severed ties with him, adding to the bizarre developments surrounding his holdout. At that point, the Jets felt they had to move forward and hope Reddick would eventually report, but he remained absent despite the absence of a clear resolution. Season payroll dynamicsInitially, Reddick was set to earn $14.25 million this season, and after the Jets traded for him from the Eagles, he expressed interest in a long-term agreement. The Jets, on the other hand, were looking at a one-year arrangement, envisioning Reddick as a free agent in 2025. Reddick could also consider stepping away from the game altogether, adopting a more principled stance.

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