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Jimmy Kibaki is not part of the newly formed political party, here is why. Ruto’s pilot Mario Magonga to be buried after kins settle dispute and Devolution causing challenges to rural people.
Here are the top stories in Opera News this morning.
Jimmy not part of new party, says Kibaki family
The family of former President Mwai Kibaki has distanced itself from the New Democratic Party after its officials dragged the son’s name.
The family said Jimmy Kibaki was not part of the registration and launch of the new party.
DP Ruto pilot to be buried after kin settles dispute
Deputy President William Ruto’s pilot Mario Magonga will be buried next week on Saturday.
This is after his mother and a woman who claims to be his wife agreed on the place he should be interred.
Devolution disrupting rural lives, says NGO
Devolution is disrupting rural lives and presenting new lifestyle challenges for both parents and their children. ChildFund Kenya says devolution is fast turning traditionally rural towns into urban centres without adequate infrastructure and services while exposing children to safety issues and youth to drugs.
Devolution has been branded as a distractor of rural lives from an NGO report. Taita Taveta governor also wants his county dissolved due to harrassment by greedy MCAs. Do you think devolution is doing more harm than good at the grassroots?