Summary of The Daily Nation Newspaper -July 23,2025
Page 1: The Daily Nation Newspaper -July 23,2025 reports that Kenya’s ruling UDA party is facing internal rebellion as key allies join ousted DP Gachagua’s camp, with one leader declaring the party “dead,” while an unrelated headline hints at a liberation story.
Page 2: Notes that a 70-year-old cancer patient struggles after his medical funding was drastically cut, exposing healthcare gaps, while a Mombasa health report rules out infectious diseases in recent deaths, blaming natural causes.
Page 3: Highlights the release of Kenyan Stephen Munyakho from Saudi prison after a $1.23 million “blood money” payment by the Muslim World League, sparing him from execution after a 2011 altercation.
Page 4: Reveals that seven Machakos protesters face terrorism charges after earlier charges were dropped, raising concerns over the misuse of anti-terror laws to suppress dissent.
Page 5: Clarifies that Deputy IG Eliud Lagat only took an 18-day leave amid investigations into a teacher’s death, dismissing resignation claims and calling court petitions against him “mischievous.”
Page 6: States that ODM leader Raila Odinga denies personal gain from the 2018 “Handshake” with Uhuru, insisting it aimed at national reforms like the failed BBI, with no backroom deals.
Page 7: Details growing dissent in UDA as allies criticize President Ruto and align with rivals like Gachagua, signaling turmoil ahead of 2027 elections amid police brutality concerns.
Page 8: Reports that over 25,000 promoted teachers await official letters months after approval, causing frustration due to inconsistent communication and delays.
Page 10: Notes media stakeholders’ endorsement of the 2025 Code of Conduct, urging swift implementation to balance press freedom with ethical standards.
Page 12: Criticizes Kenya’s Health Ministry for banning shared hospital beds without addressing systemic issues like underfunding, calling it a violation of healthcare rights.
Page 15: Exposes that six KWS rangers accused of abducting a fisherman remain on duty, with KWS refusing interdiction until conviction, raising accountability concerns.
Page 16: Describes economic losses in Maralal due to prolonged blackouts, while a court halts a Kiambu EPZ over environmental risks, and schools face misconduct scandals.
Page 17: Reveals the US seeking alternatives to SpaceX for missile defense, engaging Amazon and others, signaling a shift toward commercial tech firms in national security.
Page 18: Reports that NTSA’s lack of control over its Sh186M transport system, risking data breaches, while Tullow Oil sells Kenyan assets and Bolt launches a family ride feature.
Page 27: Features Police FC’s Mohammad Bagaber aiming for CHAN success, dreaming of Arsenal and World Cup glory, crediting his family and early training for his rise.