Newspapers on Saturday, January 2, reported widely on the dull celebrations witnessed on the night of December 31, 2020, to usher in the New Year 2021 that kicked off yesterday. Source: UGCThe dailies also have a bright spotlight on the political disquiet being witnessed in Jubilee Party, the full reopening of schools expected on Monday, January 4, and the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. Daily NationSaturday Nation describes President Uhuru Kenyatta who is also the Jubilee Party leader as a man leading a political outfit in turmoil and one that may soon disintegrate due to stress. The DP's associates believe the most suitable party the second in command should use is the recently rebranded wheelbarrow party, United Democratic Alliance (UDA). Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa, a Ruto stalwart, has hinted the DP's hustler nation will be fielding a candidate in the Matungu by-election.

Source: Daily Nation January 02, 2021 04:04 UTC