On the radar

Civil society organisations, human rights defenders and their partners will on Tuesday gather at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) to receive renowned Pan-African lawyer Brian Kagoro.

The gathering will be a public show of solidarity as Kagoro returns to Kenya following his earlier deportation. The groups will also witness the enforcement of a court order granting him entry into the country.

The event is scheduled for 1:30 pm at JKIA Terminal IE on Tuesday, September 15, 2026.

Ruto in Siaya

President William Ruto will on Tuesday tour Siaya County where he will inspect the Dhogoye Bridge in Bondo Constituency and the Sihayi-Bar Ober-Sega road in Ugenya.

‎He will also visit Siaya Hospital and the local stadium, as well as inspect the Kodiaga-Fabiano-Usenge road project in Alego Usonga.

‎Other projects lined up include the Kalandini-Ka Eljia road and the Asambo-West Uyoma water project in Rarieda.

Mudavadi, Mutua, Attorney General to appear before Senate committee

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, Attorney General Dorcas Oduor and Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua are expected to appear before a joint Senate Committee on National Security and Defence and the Committee on Labour and Social Welfare on Tuesday.

The officials will appear before the committees over the recruitment of Kenyan nationals into the Russian Army.

The session is scheduled for 10 am at the Mini Chamber.

Gachagua continues diaspora tour in US

Former Deputy President and Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua is continuing his diaspora tour in Portland, United States.

Gachagua is expected to engage Kenyans living in the US as he extends his tour to Portland.

Wetang’ula in South Africa

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula is in Cape Town, South Africa, where he is attending the 69th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference.

The conference brings together parliamentarians from across the Commonwealth to deliberate on issues affecting legislatures and parliamentary democracy.

Chirchir, KCAA and KAA to brief MPs on airports

Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir, the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) and the Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) are expected to appear before the Standing Committee on Roads, Transportation and Housing.

They will brief the committee on the status of Wilson Airport and the proposed modernisation of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA).

The briefing is expected to focus on the progress, plans and key issues surrounding the two airport projects.

Education committee to hold public participation on six Bills

The National Assembly Departmental Committee on Education will facilitate public participation on six proposed Bills in four counties.

The exercise will be held in Trans Nzoia, Kwale, Mombasa and Kakamega counties, giving members of the public an opportunity to present their views on the proposed legislation.

The committee is expected to collect views from residents as part of the legislative process before the Bills proceed to the next stage.