This archive report was first published on 13 December 2019.
Kenyan Newspapers Review December 13 ¶
On December 13, Kenyan newspapers highlighted several key stories, including President Uhuru's speech during the Jamhuri Day celebrations at Nyayo Stadium on December 12.
President Uhuru's speech focused on the need for state officers to avoid running parallel private businesses, with Senators Kipchumba Murkomen and Mutula Kilonzo Junior being mentioned as examples of lawmakers who should adhere to this rule.
According to The Star, Uhuru warned state officers against engaging in private businesses, saying they should give up such engagements.
The Standard reported on the controversy surrounding Deputy President William Ruto's Weston Hotel, with Ruto maintaining that he will not compensate the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) for the land the hotel was built on.
The hotel management argued that compensating KCAA would amount to double payment, which would be unfair and unjust.
Meanwhile, Taifa Leo reported on Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru's ambitions for a top position in the post-2022 government, with Waiguru hinting that she would be ready to occupy a reserved slot for a woman leader.
Lastly, Daily Nation reported that Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko maintained that he is still the county boss and that there is no crisis or vacuum at City Hall, despite his director of communication stating that other county officials would provide services to city residents.
Additionally, The Nairobian carried a headline indicating that Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko was arrested in the company of University of Nairobi student leader Anne Mvurya, with a police officer stating that Mvurya looked pregnant and was wearing a hoodie and a cap to conceal her identity.
