Here is what you need to know to get up to speed with today’s happenings.

Reaction to Gachagua’s impeachment

Rigathi Gachagua ceased to be Kenya’s Deputy President after he was impeached by the Senate on Thursday, October 17, 2024.

The office of the Deputy President is now vacant, and eyes will be on President William Ruto to see who he will nominate for the position.

“Pursuant to Article 145(7) and 151(b)(ii) of the Constitution and Standing Order No. 78(8) of the Senate, the Senate has resolved to remove from office by impeachment Hon. Rigathi Gachagua, the Deputy President of Kenya. Accordingly, Hon. Rigathi Gachagua ceases to hold office,” Senate Speaker Amason Kingi read after five of the 11 grounds in the impeachment motion were approved by the Senators.

As eyes will be on Ruto and his possible choice to replace his first-ever DP, politicians allied to both the Head of State and Gachagua are set to issue statements and comment on the impeachment hearing outcome.

Kenyans, on various platforms, are also expected to voice their opinions on the topic that is set to dominate the headlines throughout the day.

Starlets’ U17 campaign

Kenya started their U17 World Cup campaign with a 2-0 defeat to England at CFC Stadium in Santiago de los Caballeros on Friday, October 18, 2024.

England scored their goals through Lola Brown and Lauryn Thompson. Although Junior Starlets lost the opener, they were not timid and managed to frustrate England in the game, with Marion Serenge and Valerie Nekesa showing some brilliant moments in the attacking department.

Kenya made their debut at the U17 World Cup as England returned to participate for the first time since 2016.

Kenya’s next game will be against North Korea on Sunday, October 20, 2024.