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President Ruto Targets Kalonzo in Machakos, Labels Opposition Leaders as 'Puppets'
President William Ruto targeted opposition leader Kalonzo Musyoka during a campaign stop in Machakos, labeling opposition leaders as puppets. Leaders from the broad-based coalition are actively campaigning for President Ruto's re-election, with the coalition claiming external forces are backing the opposition. Meanwhile, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki battles to retain his position as President Ruto's Number Two amid these political dynamics. Government leaders have also accused former President Uhuru Kenyatta of misleading opposition leaders and urged those claiming his financial support to distance themselves from him.
Kenya National Union of Nurses Maintains Strike, Threatens to Expand to National Referral Hospitals
The Kenya National Union of Nurses (KNUN) has maintained it will not call off its members' strike, with union leadership threatening to expand the ongoing strike to include all national referral hospitals if their demands are not met. The union has issued warnings that the strike might be extended to national referral hospitals across the country. This labor action continues as healthcare workers press for better working conditions and resolution of their grievances.
Murkomen Under Fire Over Response to Political Violence
Kenya's Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen is facing criticism for his ministry's handling of recent political violence and goonism, despite its mandate to protect citizens and maintain law and order. The accusations highlight concerns over the government's handling of escalating tensions across the country. Separately, Mr. Murkomen spearheaded a significant drive in Isiolo focused on women empowerment and student funding, though this initiative did not quell the criticism over his handling of political violence.
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