President William Ruto is set to host a Joint East African Community (EAC) and Southern African Development Community (SADC) Co-Chairs’ Meeting with the Panel of Facilitators for the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) Peace Process on Friday at State House, Nairobi.
The meeting aims to harmonise regional efforts to restore peace and stability in eastern DRC.
Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa, who chairs SADC, arrived in Nairobi on Thursday ahead of the meeting.
“We remain committed to African-led solutions that deliver lasting security and development.”
“As SADC Chair, I am here to formalise the appointment of five facilitators to support regional efforts toward peace and stability in eastern DRC,” Mnangagwa said upon arrival.
Kalonzo to visit ORPP for party certification
Wiper Democratic Movement party leader Kalonzo Musyoka is expected to visit the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties (ORPP) on Friday to obtain certification for his party's new name.
The party was officially renamed Wiper Patriotic Front (WPF) on July 1, 2025, as announced in a Gazette Notice published by the ORPP.
The rebranding is part of an effort to broaden the party’s appeal, particularly among the youth.
“The party now has a new face – Wiper is going national. The new name will be Wiper Patriotic Front (WPF) so that our Gen Z are fully included,” Kalonzo said during a tour in Ukambani in June.
He is also scheduled to address the media at Lions Place, Westlands.
Murkomen to hold Jukwaa la Usalama meeting in Nyeri
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen will on Friday preside over the Jukwaa la Usalama forum in Nyeri County.
The Nyeri chapter will mark the 24th session of the public engagement platform, following the 23rd meeting held on Thursday at Laikipia East NG-CDF Hall.
The forums provide a space for open dialogue between the public, local leaders, National Government Administrative Officers (NGAOs), and security agencies.
Murkomen emphasized the importance of these meetings in informing operational and policy reforms aimed at improving public service delivery.
So far, the CS has led Jukwaa la Usalama engagements across the Coast and Lower Eastern regions.
