The Saturday StandardThe daily reported that the family of slain Nairobi Hospital Acting Finance Manager Eric Maigo defended his reputation as he was buried at his parents’ home in Kisii. “I received calls from family members, including Maigo himself, saying the place was toxic. I told him and other family members that Maigo got the appointment in a competitive process, and there was no need to create fear. "It is better to have them (party elections) now than close to the election so that if it gets messy, we can deal with the consequences," Ruto said. Party elections have in the past proved divisive and chaotic, resulting in major fallouts, a scenario that has made many outfits in the country avoid holding party elections.

Source: Daily Nation September 30, 2023 05:00 UTC