The newspapers on Sunday, March 8, widely covered the flooding disaster in Nairobi, with President William Ruto intervening to handle the crisis. Source: UGCElsewhere, one of the papers reported on the questions raised by Siaya governor James Orengo about the late Raila Odinga's demise. Siaya Governor James Orengo is demanding an interstate inquest into the death of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, insisting he does not believe the ODM leader died naturally. The government has also announced that it will pay for the medical expenses of flood victims receiving treatment at public hospitals in the affected areas. However, a faction linked to ODM secretary general Edwin Sifuna has strongly criticised the meeting, describing it as a major betrayal of former leader Raila Odinga.

Source: Daily Nation March 08, 2026 10:14 UTC