Is Ruto’s ‘Yellow Wave’ Losing Steam?
The People Daily and The Standard both interrogate President William Ruto’s political standing, questioning whether the once-dominant UDA “yellow wave” is beginning to lose momentum.
An Aspirants’ Forum feature highlights unease within UDA ranks, noting that while the party has attracted thousands of hopefuls seeking tickets, the numbers mask a worrying trend of overconcentration in Rift Valley and dwindling enthusiasm in former strongholds.
The Standard describes the situation as an “illusion of numbers,” warning that swelling aspirant lists do not automatically translate into national dominance.
Opposition Mobilises as Kalonzo Heads to the US
As UDA seeks revival, the opposition is also mobilising. The Star reports that Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka has travelled to the United States to raise campaign funds, signalling the quiet construction of a war chest against Ruto.
Meanwhile, People Daily notes that UDA’s internal revival strategies have put United Opposition politicians on edge, with shifting alliances threatening to redraw the political map.
Millions at Risk as Food Crisis Looms
Away from politics, People Daily sounds the alarm over a looming food security crisis, warning that millions of Kenyans face starvation as drought tightens its grip.
The paper questions whether the government is sleepwalking into disaster, citing policy failures, delayed interventions and images of parched land that underscore the urgency of the situation.
Governance Concerns and State-Linked Violence
The Daily Nation leads with disturbing revelations from a new report alleging state-linked terror and human rights violations over the past year, raising fears of a return to the “rule of the jungle” in matters of security and governance.
Separately, opposition leaders are reported to have tabled a dossier on electoral system procurement, claiming that the extension of a contract involving Smartmatic bypassed legal safeguards.
Human Stories: Pain, Resilience and Loss
Human interest stories also dominate as a family devastated by cancer across three generations, highlighting the emotional and financial toll of chronic illness.
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