Today is Wed, 16 Oct 2024
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Key Cabinet Meeting on Course
A cabinet meeting is scheduled ahead of Mashujaa Day, during which H.E President William Ruto is expected to be briefed on various matters, including the rollout status of the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) and the progress of stadium construction, as Kenya races against time to host the Championship of African Nations (CHAN).
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Senate to determine Gachagua’s fate.
The fate of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua now lies with the Senate this week as he appears before the house before the vote on the impeachment charges. The Senate will hear the case in plenary on Wednesday, October 16, and Thursday, October 17, 2024. Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot, Senator for Kericho, will lead the prosecution of the motion received from the National Assembly. Mr. Gachagua and his legal team will have the opportunity to respond and undergo cross-examination.
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Miguna Miguna and Fred Matiang’i case to be mentioned this week
The highly anticipated case between outspoken lawyer and political activist Miguna Miguna and former Interior Cabinet Secretary Dr. Fred Matiang’i is set to unfold in court this Wednesday, October 16th at the Milimani High Court. Miguna Miguna filed a lawsuit against Matiang’i alongside Karanja Kibicho, accusing the former CS of orchestrating his unlawful deportation from Kenya in 2018, following his involvement in the controversial swearing-in of opposition leader Raila Odinga as the “people’s president.” Miguna has long maintained that his deportation was a violation of his constitutional rights, sparking a heated debate over the government’s handling of dissenting voices.
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61st Mashujaa Day.
The country is geared up for the celebration of Mashujaa Day set to happen on 20th October. This year’s celebrations are happening amid the recent impeachment of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. Speculation is rife that, if the Senate upholds the impeachment, a new Deputy President nominee could be announced in time for the occasion.
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20th Annual National Delegate’s Conference.
Over 10,000 primary school heads will convene in Mombasa next month for the 20th Annual National Delegates Conference to discuss digital transformation in education. The four-day conference, from November 4 to 7, will feature discussions on leadership in the digital era, digital tools for classroom management, equitable access to education through technology, and digital well-being for both teachers and learners.
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Marion Gathoga Mwangi
Marion Gathoga-Mwangi has been appointed as an Independent Non-Executive Director of Absa Kenya. Currently, Marion serves as the Group Chief Executive Officer at the Standard Group PLC. Her previous experience includes roles as Managing Director at BOC Kenya PLC, a Linde Group company, and various executive positions in African Oxygen (Pty) Limited, another Linde Group company. Furthermore, she has served as a non-executive director at British American Tobacco Kenya PLC and BOC Kenya PLC. Marion holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in International Business Administration from the United States International University- Africa (USIU-A) and a Practitioner Diploma in Executive Coaching from the Academy of Executive Coaches. Additionally, she contributes as Adjunct Faculty at Strathmore Business School Training, where she leads the Women In Leadership program.