Here are top news events to keep you up to speed with today’s happenings.

Reactions to Ruto-Uhuru meeting

Reactions to the meeting between President William Ruto and his predecessor Uhuru Kenyatta are expected to continue.

President Ruto on Monday, December 9, 2024, visited Uhuru at his rural home in Gatundu, Kiambu County, where they discussed various issues.

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki and Central Organization of Trade Unions (COTU) Secretary General Francis Atwoli are among the leaders that were first to react to the meeting.

DP Kindiki, in a statement shared via his official X account on Monday, December 9, 2024, said that the harmonious relations between the two leaders work well for national unity and stability.

Kindiki further stated that the duo’s meeting also enables the country to collectively focus on addressing national development priorities.

“Rapprochement between President William Ruto and former President Uhuru Kenyatta works well for national unity and stability and enables the country to collectively focus on addressing national development priorities,” Kindiki stated.

Atwoli, on his part, thanked Ruto and Uhuru for finding it fit to meet up in person and discuss issues of national interest.

According to Atwoli, the move by the two leaders will help Kenya grow its economy, create more jobs, and guarantee stability, which will attract both direct and indirect investment.

“On behalf of Kenyan workers, let me take this opportunity to thank H.E. President @WilliamsRuto and the immediate former president, H.E. Uhuru Kenyatta, for finding it fit to meet up in person and discuss issues of national interest. Indeed, with this trajectory, Kenya is poised to grow its economy, create more jobs, and guarantee stability, which will attract both direct and indirect investment,” Atwoli stated.

Several other leaders have been reacting to the meeting, with more reactions expected today.

Graft cases in court

There will be a judgement at the Anti-Corruption Court in Eldoret in a graft case involving Henry Maritim Koech and five others.

They are charged with conspiracy to commit an offence of corruption, deceiving a principal, abuse of office, conflict of interest, and fraudulent acquisition of public property.

Allegations relate to embezzlement of Ksh12.2 million for tenders for upgrading road construction within Nandi County awarded to Makiki Agencies Ltd.

FKF Premier League

Mathare United FC will today host Murang’a Seal FC at Dandora Stadium at 3:00 pm in the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Premier League midweek matches.

This is the only match that will be played today, with seven matches scheduled for Wednesday, December 11, 2024.