Summary of The Daily Nation Newspaper -July 21,2025
Page 1: Daily Nation Newspaper -July 21,2025 reports reports that opposition leader Raila Odinga has pledged to support President William Ruto until the 2027 elections, advocating for ID-based voting instead of a voters’ register and criticizing Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua as divisive.
Page 2 : Notes that the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) has introduced a “pay-as-you-eat” system to curb misuse of meal allowances, locking half in an app, sparking discontent among junior officers despite claims of reducing waste.
Page 3 : Highlights Kenya’s struggle against Mexico’s Jalisco New Generation Cartel, with the arrest of businessman Elisha Odhiambo Asumo linked to arms deals and a meth lab near Tanzania, signaling the cartel’s expansion in East Africa.
Page 4 : Reports Raila Odinga’s commitment to his alliance with President Ruto until 2027, proposing electoral reforms like ID-based voting and warning of instability without intervention following past protests.
Page 5 : Notes Odinga’s proposal for an “Intergenerational National Conclave,” a grassroots dialogue to address Kenya’s challenges, emphasizing youth and marginalized groups’ inclusion without financial incentives.
Page 6 : Reports President Ruto’s vow to fulfill campaign promises, including housing and job creation, while planning a development tour of Ukambani to counter neglect claims.
Page 7 : Highlights hesitation among Rigathi Gachagua’s allies to defect to his new party, focusing instead on upcoming by-elections rather than mass resignations.
Page 8 : Notes the Judicial Service Commission‘s push for faster passage of the Judges Retirement Bill to increase pensions for retired judges.
Page 10 : Reports the interdiction of teachers fleeing terror attacks in North Eastern Kenya, with courts ordering mediation between them and the TSC.
Page 12 : Features an opinion that discusses global immigration tensions as wealthy nations struggle with illegal migration, balancing enforcement and compassion amid rising xenophobia.
Page 15 : Highlights calls for improved road and rail links to the underutilized Port of Lamu to boost trade and shipping activity.
Page 16 : Reports Kisumu County’s plan to transform Kondele into a Las Vegas-style hub to decentralize economic activity from the city center.
Page 18 : Notes the killing of 67 Palestinians awaiting UN aid in Gaza, with Israel denying intentional targeting amid ongoing evacuation orders.
Page 19 : Reports MTRH’s search for a private investor to build a College of Health Sciences through a 30-year PPP model.
Page 38 : Highlights uncertainty in NOC-K’s elections due to court disputes and confusion over voting rights for federations.
Page 40 : Notes Kenya’s Harambee Stars facing Tanzania in the Cecafa tournament as preparation for the upcoming African Nations Championship.