Kenyan Newspapers Review: Uhuru to Lead Raila’s Coronation as Azimio Presidential Flagbearer, Chair Coalition

1. Daily Nation The 16 suspects who were arrested by the police over the alleged assault of a female diplomat along Forest Road in Nairobi would be detained for 15 more days to allow the officers to complete investigations.

Home Politics POLITICS Kenyan Newspapers Review Read more: https://www.tuko.co.ke/politics/446117-kenyan-newspapers-review-uhuru-chair-azimio-coalition-15-parties-endorse-raila-presidency/

2. Taifa Leo Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka risks being isolated politically as he’s yet to decide whether to join the Azimio la Umoja coalition. The former vice president has insisted he would only join hands with Raila if he endorsed him as the alliance’s flagbearer. Read more on tuko

2. the-star.co.ke

AUGUST ELECTION

Ruto maintains national lead, Raila gains in Central

Radio Africa monthly survey shows that Ruto remains 12 percent ahead of Raila

Deputy President William Ruto is maintaining a 12 percent lead over rival presidential aspirant Raila Odinga, according to the latest Radio Africa monthly opinion poll.

Opinion poll on Kenyans preferred presidential candidates.
Image: Hillary Bett

According to the survey, 47.1 percent of respondents say they would vote for Ruto if the presidential election were held today, compared to 35.1 percent for Raila Odinga. read more in the star

Truth About Nairobi Matatu With 2 Steering Wheels [VIDEO]

By MUMBI MUTUKO

The matatu in question ignited a debate on Thursday, March 10, after it emerged that it had two steering wheels in the driver’s compartment.

A new Nairobi matatu with two steering wheels

Speaking to Kenyans.co.ke, an official from the Matatu Owners Association Sacco, Branden Marshall, explained why the Public Service Vehicle (PSV) was being customized with two steering wheels.

He clarified that the second steering wheel was for ostentatious display and will not be used in any way to navigate the bus. Read more on kenyans.co,ke

4. Ruto allies want Raila arrested over ‘madoadoa’ talk

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By Patrick Beja and Nehemiah Okwembah | Mar 11th 2022

Tharaka-Nithi Senator Prof Kindiki Kithure addresses a Kenya Kwanza rally at Kiamukurwe Chiefs Office grounds in Mathira, Nyeri County, March 7, 2022.
[Mose Sammy, Standard]

Kenya Kwanza leaders have called for the arrest of ODM leader Raila Odinga over his ‘madoadoa’ remarks during an Azimio la Umoja rally in Wajir, terming it hate speech.

Led by Tharaka Nithi Senator Kithure Kindiki and United Democratic Alliance chairman Johnson Muthama, they called for investigation and prosecution against Raila, saying the law should be applied equally to both Azimio and Kenya Kwanza politicians. read more on the standard

Kenyan Newspapers Review

5. nation.africa/kenya

Thousands of students studying bogus engineering degrees

Some of the courses are in well-established institutions with strong background in engineering.
Three Egerton students have complained of going through an unaccredited course.

The fate of thousands of engineering students hangs in the balance after it emerged yesterday that 26 courses have not been accredited by the Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK).

Thousands of students studying bogus engineering degrees

Egerton University Vice-Chancellor Isaac Ongubo Kibwage chats with Engineers Board of Kenya CEO Margaret Ogai when they appeared before the National Assembly Education Committee at Parliament Buildings on March 10, 2022.
| Jeff Angote | Nation Media Group

Kenyan Newspapers Review: Uhuru to Lead Raila’s Coronation as Azimio Presidential Flagbearer

Kenyan Newspapers Review: Ruto allies want Raila arrested over ‘madoadoa’ talk