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On the radar: Ruto begins two-day tour of Kericho, Bomet counties

Key events and activities happening today.

In Summary
  • The hearing of the impeachment of Kisii Deputy Governor Robert Monda continues today in the Senate.
  • President Ruto is set to inspect and launch various development projects in Kericho and Bomet.

President William Ruto will today embark on a two-day development tour of the South Rift region.

He is set to inspect and launch various development projects in Kericho and Bomet.

Kisii Deputy Governor Monda impeachment

The hearing of the impeachment of Kisii Deputy Governor Robert Monda continues today in the Senate.

He is expected to present his evidence and witnesses before the Senators.

They will later vote on the matter.

The EACC, ODPP, TI and several other state and non-state actors will today appear before the National Assembly's Justice and Legal Affairs Committee (JLAC).

The representatives from these bodies and institutions will be giving their submissions on the Anti-Graft Bill by Mbeere North MP Geoffrey Ruku.

The Bill seeks to de-criminalize procurement graft by repealing section 45(2)(b) & (c) of the Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Act, 2003.

World Kidney day

Kenya joins the world today in marking World Kidney Day.

The day is celebrated on the second Thursday of March every year. 

It is aimed at bringing together the patients suffering from kidney diseases and promote awareness of “amazing kidneys” by educating the people about their role in maintaining health.

This year's theme is "Kidney Health for All – Advancing Equitable Access to Care and Optimal Medication Practice”. 

It seeks to raise awareness of the inequalities in kidney disease treatment and encourage collaborative efforts to improve access to appropriate treatment for everyone affected by kidney disease.

KPC MD Sh3o million case

The High Court will this morning issue directions in the Sh30 million graft case facing former Kenya Pipeline Company MD Charles Tanui in which the DPP is seeking to withdraw the case.

KeRRA official dowry case

The High Court is expected to issue directions in the case of Daniel Wambua, a KeRRA official who has been fighting to have his dowry accounts unfrozen.

Ahmed Rashid case

Ex-cop Ahmed Rashid's case kicks off today at Kibera Law courts.

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