August 25, 2023: Top news events to look out for today

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

1. Ruto heads back to Gusii region

President William Ruto is today expected to return to the Gusii region to commission development projects in Nyamira County.

The President is scheduled to launch the Sironga affordable housing in West Mugirango constituency and a key road in North Mugirango that connects the county with Homa Bay.

The Head of State will also cross over to commission the construction of a stalled market in Borabu constituency.

During the tour, President Ruto is expected to hold various roadside rallies and comment on issues of national interest including the rising cost of living and bipartisan talks with the Azimio la Umoja – One Kenya coalition.

He will be hosted by MPs Steve Mogaka (West Mugurango), Joash Nyamoko (North Mugirango) and Patric Osero of Borabu.

Ruto returns to Nyamira five months after another tour of the region in March.

Last weekend he was in the neighbouring Kisii County, where he attended an interdenominational church service at Nyanturago Stadium.

2. Rural Electrification Authority employee in court

A senior Human Resource Manager at the Rural Electrification Authority charged with forgery is expected in court today.

The case against Irene Chesang will be heard at Milimani Law Courts.

Irene Chesang is charged with fraudulent acquisition of public property, forgery, uttering a false document and providing false information to Ethics and Anti-corruption Commission (EACC).

The allegations relate to the accused person’s use of a fake Bachelor of Science in International Business Administration degree certificate purportedly issued by the United States International University (USIU) on June 17, 2000, to secure a job.