The following are some of the stories Ktmn News Gang is following closely:
ODM to Hold Grassroots Elections Across 47 Counties
Nairobi, Kenya – November 27, 2024 – Opposition leader Raila Odinga’s Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party will today conduct its grassroots elections across all 47 counties. The exercise is aimed at electing new leadership at the county level to strengthen the party’s structures.
ODM National Elections Coordinating Committee (NECC) chairperson, Emily Awita, confirmed that all necessary measures have been put in place to ensure the smooth execution of the elections. Only registered ODM members will be eligible to participate in the voting process.
Nyeri Senator Wahome Wamatinga to be Sworn in as Parliamentary Service Commissioner
Nyeri Senator Wahome Wamatinga will today be sworn in as the new Parliamentary Service Commissioner, replacing Laikipia Senator John Kinyua who resigned last week. Senator Kinyua, an ally of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, stepped down after serving for a period. Wamatinga’s appointment is set to strengthen the commission as it oversees the operations of Parliament.
Moi University Probe Continues
The ongoing investigation into the alleged mismanagement of Moi University will continue today, with members of the university council set to appear before the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) for interviews and statement recordings. The EACC is probing 11 projects, valued at Sh2 billion, undertaken by the university.
EACC North Rift Regional Manager, Charles Rasugu, confirmed that the interviews will take place at the EACC Eldoret office. The first set of council members, including council chairman Dr. Humphrey K. Njuguna and member Prof. Clara Samiji Momanyi, are scheduled to appear on Wednesday, November 27. Other members, including Charles Obiero and Isaac Memusi, will appear on Thursday, November 28.
Petitions Against Adani Group Deals to be Heard in Court
Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka will today be in court as judges begin hearings of petitions challenging the proposed takeover of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) by the Adani Group. The case will be heard by a bench of judges appointed by Chief Justice Martha Koome, including Jairus Ngaah, Moses Ado, and Lucy Nguguna.
Kalonzo Musyoka, representing the Wiper Party, is set to advocate on behalf of the public in opposition to the deal. This comes despite President William Ruto’s announcement last week in his State of the Nation address that the government has canceled all agreements with the Indian conglomerate, following its indictment in the United States over bribery allegations.
The bench is expected to begin hearing the petitions today.