Census mess; summit snub; political jabs
Dear <<First Name>>,Today we report on major upheavals in Kenya and beyond. The High Court has nullified the 2019 census in three counties, ordering a recount. In regional politics, DRC President Tshisekedi snubbed Ruto's EAC summit, raising tensions. Meanwhile, DP Kindiki fires back at Gachagua and prepares for a political showdown in Mt Kenya. Stay tuned.
Kenfrey Kiberenge,
Newsletters Editor
THE BIG TAKE
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Kenya census annulled
Kenya's High Court has annulled the results of the 2019 census in Garissa, Mandera and Wajir, citing data irregularities. Justice John Onyiego ordered a new mini-census by January 2026. The ruling has implications for resource allocation, politics and electoral boundaries, forcing authorities to revert to the 2009 census data until accurate figures are produced. ?
Tshisekedi snubs Ruto's EAC summit
Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi skipped an EAC summit on the DRC conflict convened by President Ruto to attend a SADC meeting instead. His absence raises concerns about the DRC's commitment to the EAC. Meanwhile, Kinshasa owes the EAC $20 million in unpaid dues, straining relations amid accusations that Kenya is favouring Rwanda in the crisis. ?
Kindiki hits back as Mt Kenya politics heat up
Deputy President Kindiki hit back at Rigathi Gachagua for threatening to make Ruto a one-term president. He dismissed the idea as "cheap" and reiterated Ruto's focus on development. Kindiki also announced new Mt Kenya tours to drum up support. He warned dissenting leaders and urged unity and commitment to government projects.
Today's newspapers
The Daily Nation leads with 'Scandal of 'doctored' census data'. Business Daily leads with 'Small firms face fines, bank freeze over secret owners'?Taifa Leo leads with 'WAKWARUZANA TENA'.
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