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• Fri Apr 18 2025

The newspapers on Friday, April 18, reported on the disquiet in Raila Odinga's camp, where Siaya governor James Orengo has ruffled feathers with his stance against President William Ruto's government.

Front pages for The Standard and People Daily newspapers. Photos: Screengrabs from The Standard, People Daily.

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Elsewhere, the newspapers covered the strategy the Kenyan youth intend to use to dislodge the old order politicians from the elective posts in the 2027 vote.

1. Daily Nation

The newspaper reported on the woes currently faced by Siaya governor James Orengo, whose stance against President William Ruto's administration has irked factions from the Nyanza region and within the ODM party.

Orengo is on record declaring that he would not be party to the praise team that flatters the president even when he blunders while running the country.

His remarks have sparked strong reactions from Nyanza leaders, particularly from a local nondescript professional group, the Ramogi Professionals Caucus, which accused him of inciting political strife and disrupting the unity of the Luo community.

The group argued that by virtue of Raila Odinga establishing a working pact with the president, everyone in the fold of the ODM boss ought to toe the line.

"Orengo's statement does not represent any Luo. We support Raila in his political alliance with President Ruto because it has restored stability and brought about development," said their chairman Joshua Nyamori.

Some leaders have threatened to initiate a process to remove Orengo from office over what they termed as ?indiscipline and political betrayal?.

They want the governor to desist from radical politics that charge the Nyanza people against the government.

One of them declared that if Orengo did not apologise, then they would pursue his ouster from office.

"If Governor Orengo does not apologise, we will initiate the process of removing him in accordance with the Constitution. We have lost a lot because of the opposition, now we need development.?

2. People Daily

The newspaper reported on the resolve by the youth to unseat the old order politicians whom they accuse of failing in their various posts.

A coalition of young Kenyan leaders under the banner of New Generation Aspirants announced plans to chart their new political course for the country in 2027.

In what they described as a "necessary takeover", the youth-led movement said it would no longer remain silent in the face of national decay and generational neglect as their leaders declared intentions to replace the old guard in politics.

With over 75% of the population under the age of 35, the New Generation Aspirants say they are advocating for governance reforms and positioning themselves to lead in the upcoming elections.

"We are not driven by ego or ambition. We are driven by necessity," said Lavani Mila, one of the conveners of the group.

"Our country is bleeding. Our people are suffocating under the weight of corruption, debt, joblessness, and hopelessness. We are here to say that the youth are," he added.

3. The Standard

The Standard covered the Ministry of Health's move to stop kidney transplant services across the Mediheal Group of Hospitals.

The facilities are facing serious accusations of malpractice and ethical violations in transplant procedures.

Health CS Aden Duale said the ministry is dedicated to safeguarding patients and restoring trust in Kenya's healthcare system.

To ensure a thorough investigation, Duale announced the establishment of an independent expert committee to review kidney transplant practices across all Mediheal facilities over the past five years.

The committee will assess clinical methods, ethical guidelines, governance, and patient safety measures, with findings expected within 90 days.

To uphold the integrity of the inquiry, Duale suspended Maurice Wakwabubi, Acting Head of Kenya Blood Transfusion and Transplant Services (KBTTS), and Everlyne Chege, who had previously led a ministry investigation into transplant issues in December 2023.

Furthermore, Duale directed the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC) to stop registering new foreign medical practitioners, except those from East African Community nations.

The council was also tasked with auditing all currently licensed foreign practitioners in Kenya and submitting a report within 90 days.

4. Taifa Leo

Taifa Leo reported on the Murang'a county government allocating KSh 200 million in the 2025/26 financial year to fund health services for vulnerable groups.

In addition to covering medical expenses, the scheme seeks to provide members with KSh 10,000 when they get legally married, and KSh 10,000 when they have their first child.

This will bring the total investment in the Kang'ata Care scheme to KSh 400 million since its inception in 2023, when it had a budget of KSh 200 million.

Despite the annual increase in the number of beneficiaries, the budget has remained the same.

According to the Murang'a County Chief Health Officer Eliud Maina, this budget is proposed under the Kang'ata Care scheme, which aims to improve the lives of the poor.

He described the scheme as a social incentive designed to maintain the dignity of vulnerable people and make them feel valued, supported and respected.

Proofreading by Mercy Nyambura, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.

Source: TUKO.co.ke