1. Government Brutality & Police Violence – The paper frames President Ruto’s order to shoot protesters as state-sanctioned violence, with the UN condemning excessive police force.
2. Leadership Failure & Public Distrust – Ruto is portrayed as an absent leader who ignores public suffering while his deputy accuses him of suppressing dissent.
3. Human Rights Violations & Protest Aftermath – Graphic accounts of police killings and hospital attacks depict a brutal crackdown on protesters.
4. Judicial & Legal Controversies – Courts intervene in political disputes, including inheritance rights and illegal detentions, exposing government overreach.
5. Economic & Governance Challenges – Corruption in energy deals, business instability, and funding cuts in health reveal systemic mismanagement.
6. Social & Environmental Issues – A Supreme Court ruling on inheritance splits Muslims, while oil spill risks and housing quality concerns raise environmental alarms.
7. International & Security Concerns – Kenya’s border security and Israel-Hamas truce talks reflect broader geopolitical tensions.
8. Sports & Development – Kenya’s rugby team aims for World Cup qualification as affordable housing projects face material quality risks.