On Wednesday, 15 October 2025, ODM leader Raila Odinga is scheduled to be in Kajiado County as part of the party’s expanded ODM@20 outreach calendar. His visit is set to be a focal point in the celebrations, bringing the party’s national leadership closer to grassroots supporters after postponing the original anniversary in Mombasa. Expect public rallies, community engagements, and a chance for ODM leaders to articulate their vision for the region.

This year, Energy Week will run from 13 to 19 October 2025, culminating in the Mashujaa Day celebrations on 20 October in Kitui County. This year’s theme is “Energy for National Development.” Organised by the Ministry of Energy and Petroleum, the week provides a national platform to showcase Kenya’s milestones in electrification, renewable energy, clean cooking, and green technology adoption. The celebrations aim to recognise individuals, institutions, and innovators driving progress in the energy sector and to raise awareness of how access to reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy underpins Kenya’s economic growth and social transformation. Throughout the week, the ministry will highlight flagship projects such as rural electrification initiatives, renewable mini-grids, and clean cooking programmes that are improving lives across the country. The event will feature exhibitions, policy dialogues, youth innovation challenges, and clean energy showcases, bringing together government agencies, development partners, private sector players, and county governments. 

Crown Paints Kenya Plc has appointed Mustafa Turra as its new Group Chief Executive Officer. He succeeds Rakesh Rao, who exits the company after two decades of leadership. 

Before joining Crown Paints, Turra served as Business Head – Soy and Vice President – Integrated Feed & Protein at Olam Agri in Nigeria, where he oversaw operations in the soy processing and animal feed value chain. Prior to that, he spent more than 17 years at Asian Paints, one of the largest paint manufacturers globally, where he held senior roles across several subsidiaries. These included Country Head of Asian Paints Causeway in Sri Lanka, General Manager and Director at SCIB Chemicals in Egypt, and Managing Director at Berger Paints Jamaica and Barbados. His leadership spanned P&L management, business restructuring, and operational integration in complex, multi-country markets.

Turra’s earlier career also involved regional marketing and product management roles at Berger Paints Middle East and Asian Paints India, where he contributed to product innovation and brand development initiatives. His background reflects experience in strategic planning, business turnaround, stakeholder engagement, and supply chain management, with a focus on sustainable growth and cross-cultural team leadership.

He holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management (MBA) from XLRI Jamshedpur, specialising in Strategic Management and Marketing, and a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, where he graduated as a Gold Medallist and President’s Medal awardee.