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In Summary: Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua positions himself as a defender of the people during government crisis, while President William Ruto's austerity measures spark concerns and protests. Headlines from Kenyan newspapers on Tuesday, July 9,2024 including The Standard, Daily Nation, People Daily, The Star, and Taifa Leo. IMAGE |Courtesy On Tuesday, July 9, Kenyan national newspapers provided extensive coverage of President William Ruto's austerity measures, which have been met with significant opposition following protests against the Finance Bill 2024. Here's a breakdown of how different newspapers reported on the issue: The Star:In the midst of the government's crisis, Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has emerged as the people's advocate, presenting himself...

Senator Edwin Sifuna rejects a proposed salary increase: "I didn’t ask for it." Photo: Edwin Sifuna |Twitter In Summary: 1) Senator Edwin Sifuna opposes the government's proposal to raise salaries for state officers. 2) Sifuna stated he would not advocate for a salary increase during a national call to lessen taxpayer burden. 3) The SRC's plan to raise salaries for MPs and other officials will take effect on July 1, but the President and his deputy's salaries will remain unchanged. Reacting to the recent report on salary hikes for senior state officials, Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna stated that he neither requested nor requires the proposed increase. The salary adjustments were announced by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC). "Let's be clear about this. Th...

Kenyans unveil a platform to monitor pledges by politicians and cabinet members in the Kenya Kwanza administration under President William Ruto and DP Rigathi Gachagua. Photo : William Ruto/@lindahoguttu /X In Summary: 1) Kenyans launch a website to track 350+ promises by President Ruto and Kenya Kwanza officials. 2) The platform aims to enhance government accountability and transparency. Nairobi, Kenya - A new website has been launched by Kenyans to track over 350 promises made by President William Ruto and other officials within the Kenya Kwanza administration. This initiative aims to hold the government accountable by meticulously monitoring the progress and fulfilment of its pledges. The initiative gained attention after @lindahoguttu tweeted, "Someone has created a...

Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and other ODM officials address the media at Capital Hill, Nairobi, on April 3, 2024. Image: Twitter In Summary: 1) ODM alleges at least 50 Kenyans have been abducted and held incommunicado by security agents. 2) The party calls for their immediate release and condemns the government's handling of peaceful protests. The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party has accused the state of abducting and holding incommunicado at least 50 Kenyans. The party expressed deep concern over what it described as oppressive measures against peaceful protests nationwide. In a statement delivered by ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna on Tuesday in Nairobi, the party demanded the immediate release of the allegedly detained individuals. "We condemn the ongoi...