The front pages of Kenya’s dailies are united by a single theme today: the uneasy silence of the Mountain. Newspapers paint a picture of a region in political limbo, with leaders treading carefully as the 2027 contest begins to take shape.

The Daily Nation headlines with "The Great Betrayal?", analyzing how the region feels shortchanged by the administration. The Standard focuses on the "Silent Rebellion," highlighting how MPs are avoiding taking clear sides between Gachagua and the emerging opposition within UDA. The consensus is clear: the vote-rich bloc is up for grabs, and loyalty is no longer guaranteed.

Tragedy in Kirinyaga

Beyond politics, the papers also cover the heartbreaking drowning of two students in River Sagana. The Form Three student and his friend were swept away while swimming, a tragedy that has plunged Ndia constituency into mourning. The incident has sparked calls for better safety measures along the river, which claims dozens of lives annually.