This archive report was first published on 15 October 2019.
Kenyan Newspapers Review: October 15 ¶
Kenyan newspapers review for October 15, 2019, featuring various news stories.
On Monday, October 15, 2019, Kenyan newspapers reported on several stories, including the alleged harsh measures proposed by Education Cabinet Secretary George Magoha and his counterpart in Security, Fred Matiang'i, to curb cheating during national exams.
Additionally, newspapers reported on the somber mood at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) as the remains of 28 Kenyans who died in an Ethiopian plane crash in March were received.
1. People Daily ¶
People Daily reported on the post-mortem of Mariam Kighenda and her daughter, Amanda, whose families had been waiting for the results of the examination, which was initially scheduled for Monday, October 14, but was postponed due to the absence of a government pathologist, Johansen Oduor.
However, it has emerged that despite the trauma caused by the accident, the Kenya Ferry Services (KFS) has not taken any measures to ensure the safety of the 6,000 passengers who use the ferry daily.
2. Taifa Leo ¶
Taifa Leo reported on leaders from the South Rift region, who are relying on Deputy President William Ruto, asking the Central Organization of Trade Unions (COTU) Secretary-General, Francis Atwoli, to be arrested for claiming that Ruto would not be on the ballot in the 2022 elections.
The leaders, led by Kuresoi MP, Joseph Tonui, have asked the Director of Criminal Investigations (DCI) to investigate Atwoli's claims, saying Ruto's time is being wasted and he will not be on the ballot.
3. The Star ¶
The Star reported that despite the government introducing a new law to regulate betting companies, the sector appears to be thriving through other means.
Players who live near the Kenya-Uganda border have found a way to circumvent the 20% tax by taking their bets to Uganda, where they exchange their Kenyan shillings for Ugandan shillings and deposit them into their betting accounts.
4. The Standard ¶
The Standard reported that the Senate Committee on Labour has launched an investigation to determine why thousands of Kenyans have lost their jobs after their employers closed down their businesses.
The committee, led by Kakamega Senator, Cleophas Malala, has expressed concern over the high number of job losses and has called on the government to introduce laws to regulate the economy and ensure that businesses do not close down without warning.
5. Daily Nation ¶
The Daily Nation reported that Mayfair Insurance has settled a claim of Ksh 680,250 for the family of John Wambua, whose wife and daughter died in a car accident in the Indian Ocean.
The insurance company had initially refused to pay the claim, but later settled it after the family provided evidence of the policy.
