The dailies highlighted behind-the-scenes negotiations, consultative meetings and growing pressure to settle on a single presidential flagbearer early enough to avoid divisions that could hand Ruto an advantage.
Sunday Nation
According to Sunday Nation, Uhuru’s Jubilee Party is championing a structured and scientific method to identify a joint opposition candidate. Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i was quoted warning that the coalition must avoid backroom deals that could fracture unity.
Matiang’i emphasised that the process of picking a flagbearer would determine whether the alliance survives or collapses before the election. He argued that a transparent, participatory and data-driven system would give all aspirants a fair chance while ensuring the strongest candidate carries the coalition’s hopes.
“Kenya’s problem is leadership,” Matiang’i said, reiterating his call for integrity, merit-based public service and a firm fight against corruption.
A key consultative meeting bringing together opposition heavyweights was reportedly postponed amid disagreements on the nomination formula. Sources indicated tension over whether consensus, opinion polls or party delegate votes should decide the candidate.
Uhuru is said to be playing a behind-the-scenes role, leveraging his influence to persuade rival camps to prioritise unity over individual ambition.
Among leaders linked to the emerging coalition are former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua, Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka, PLP leader Martha Karua, DAP-K leader Eugene Wamalwa and Democratic Party leader Justin Muturi. All are reportedly eyeing the coalition’s presidential ticket.
Matiang’i cautioned that if several aspirants contest the ticket without a credible system, those who lose may feel alienated, weakening the alliance. He warned against what he termed “secret room agreements,” saying they could unravel once exposed to supporters.
According to Sunday Nation, Uhuru’s Jubilee Party is championing a structured and scientific method to identify a joint opposition candidate. Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i was quoted warning that the coalition must avoid backroom deals that could fracture unity.
Matiang’i emphasised that the process of picking a flagbearer would determine whether the alliance survives or collapses before the election. He argued that a transparent, participatory and data-driven system would give all aspirants a fair chance while ensuring the strongest candidate carries the coalition’s hopes.
“Kenya’s problem is leadership,” Matiang’i said, reiterating his call for integrity, merit-based public service and a firm fight against corruption.
Uhuru is said to be playing a behind-the-scenes role, leveraging his influence to persuade rival camps to prioritise unity over individual ambition.
Among leaders linked to the emerging coalition are former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua, Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka, PLP leader Martha Karua, DAP-K leader Eugene Wamalwa and Democratic Party leader Justin Muturi. All are reportedly eyeing the coalition’s presidential ticket.
Matiang’i cautioned that if several aspirants contest the ticket without a credible system, those who lose may feel alienated, weakening the alliance. He warned against what he termed “secret room agreements,” saying they could unravel once exposed to supporters.
Taifa Jumapili
While political realignments dominated headlines, Taifa Jumapili shifted focus to challenges facing Grade 10 learners under the Competency-Based Education (CBE) system.
The newspaper reported delays in the delivery of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) textbooks, leaving schools struggling weeks before the mid-term break. Principals expressed concern that the lack of approved materials was disrupting learning during a critical transition phase.
Education stakeholders warned that prolonged shortages risk widening inequality between urban and rural schools, especially where access to supplementary resources is limited.
While political realignments dominated headlines, Taifa Jumapili shifted focus to challenges facing Grade 10 learners under the Competency-Based Education (CBE) system.
The newspaper reported delays in the delivery of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) textbooks, leaving schools struggling weeks before the mid-term break. Principals expressed concern that the lack of approved materials was disrupting learning during a critical transition phase.
Education stakeholders warned that prolonged shortages risk widening inequality between urban and rural schools, especially where access to supplementary resources is limited.
The Standard
The Standard spotlighted turmoil within ODM, where internal wrangles threaten to complicate opposition unity efforts. Ida Odinga weighed in on attempts to remove secretary general Edwin Sifuna, cautioning party officials against deepening divisions.
Her remarks came after the party’s National Executive Committee resolved to replace Sifuna, only for the decision to be suspended by the Political Parties Tribunal.
The Standard spotlighted turmoil within ODM, where internal wrangles threaten to complicate opposition unity efforts. Ida Odinga weighed in on attempts to remove secretary general Edwin Sifuna, cautioning party officials against deepening divisions.
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