President William Ruto has arrived in New York for the 81st United Nations General Assembly.
The President has indicated that he is seeking to advance Kenya’s investment drive, attract African and global capital, and strengthen Africa’s role in the digital and AI economy.
He has said the focus will be to expand trade and investment and drive growth in energy, infrastructure, manufacturing, health, agriculture and technology, creating jobs and opportunities for Kenyans and opening new markets for our farmers and businesses.
Kindiki takes development push to Tharaka Nithi with road inspections, public meetings
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki is set to tour Tharaka Nithi county, where he will inspect ongoing road projects and engage residents in a series of public sensitisation meetings.
Kindiki will begin his tour in Tharaka Constituency with an inspection of works on the Mukothima-Gaciongo-Gatunga Road.
The road project is among the infrastructure initiatives expected to improve connectivity and ease movement of people and goods within the constituency.
The Deputy President will later preside over a public sensitisation event at Gaciongo Market, where he is expected to interact with residents and local leaders.
Kindiki will then proceed to inspect works on the Kithaga-Matiri Road, another key road project in Tharaka Constituency.
The road is expected to enhance connectivity between communities and improve access to markets, schools, health facilities and other public services.
The Deputy President will conclude the tour with a second public sensitisation event at Matiri Market.
Gachagua continues US tour with Kansas visit
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua continues his tour of the United States with a visit to Kansas, where he is expected to engage Kenyans living in the state as he advances his outreach to the diaspora.
Gachagua’s visit is part of his wider US tour, during which he has been meeting Kenyans and discussing issues affecting the diaspora as well as developments back home.
The former Deputy President has used the engagements to maintain contact with Kenyans abroad and communicate his views on the country’s political and economic direction.
The Kansas visit comes as Gachagua continues to position himself ahead of the 2027 General Election, with his political vehicle, the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP), seeking to expand its national support base.
His tour of the US has also provided an opportunity to engage diaspora communities at a time when political alignments and the search for opposition unity continue to take shape ahead of the elections.
Turkana, Wajir residents to give views on six proposed education Bills
The National Assembly Departmental Committee on Education is set to facilitate public participation on six proposed education Bills in Turkana and Wajir counties as part of efforts to gather views from members of the public before the legislation is considered by Parliament.
The exercise will provide residents and other stakeholders with an opportunity to scrutinise the proposed laws and submit their views to the committee.
The public participation forums are expected to bring together education stakeholders, parents, teachers, learners and members of the wider community.
The committee will consider the views and recommendations gathered during the exercise as it undertakes its legislative mandate, with the consultations aimed at ensuring that the proposed education laws take into account concerns and priorities from communities in the two counties.
Senators take Senate Mashinani sittings to Kilifi
Senators have begun a weeklong Senate Mashinani sitting in Kilifi County, bringing the Upper House closer to residents as part of efforts to enhance public participation and oversight at the grassroots.
The sittings are expected to provide residents and local stakeholders with an opportunity to engage senators on issues affecting the county and contribute to discussions on matters under consideration by the Senate.
During the weeklong programme, senators are expected to hold public engagements and consider issues touching on governance, development and the implementation of devolved functions.
The Senate Mashinani initiative allows the House to take some of its proceedings outside Nairobi and engage communities directly, with views gathered during the Kilifi sittings expected to inform the Senate’s legislative, oversight and representation roles.
