A number of opinion setters on Friday made remarks that
captured attention of the media and the public alike.
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja reiterated that Uhuru Park is public space that’s not up for lease.
He outlined new measures aimed to make Uhuru Park a vibrant, family-friendly destination while maintaining its legacy as a cherished public space that can't be leased to private entities.
The issue of the National Equipment Service Programme (NESP) also dominated news headlines.
President William Ruto denied claims that some governors were forced to sign deals for the programme.
He maintained that governors voluntarily entered into the contract with suppliers, adding that there are seven suppliers involved in the scheme.
Supreme Court Judge Isaac Lenaola expressed concern over delayed reconstitution of the IEBC, saying Azimio’s failure to appoint a representative to the selection panel is akin to holding country at ransom.
Lenaola said less important politically correct legislations have been prioritised at the expense of the extremely important issue of constituting an electoral body.
He questioned how Kenya can continue to operate without Commissioners at the electoral body.
Meanwhile, the ODM party sought to set the record straight
over the nature of its engagement with government.
Acting party leader Prof Anyang’ Nyongó said the opposition
outfit is not ruling UDA’s mouthpiece.
He termed ODM’s association with government “strategic
partnership”, one that hasn’t watered down their principles to uphold
democracy, accountability and transparency.
Nyong'o reiterated the Orange party's ideologies saying the party still stands for the values that informed its foundation.
