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

Reactions to Moses Kuria’s statement

President William Ruto’s Economic Advisor Moses Kuria on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, issued a personal statement that has made him to remain among the top trending topics on X.

In the statement, called on President William Ruto, his predecessor Uhuru Kenyatta and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga to initiate another constitutional review process, a remark that is expected to continue sparking mixed reactions.

Kuria lauded the latest move by Ruto and his former boss to bury the hatchet and agree to consult on ways to address the current problems bedevilling the country including political animosity.

In his statement, Kuria opined that the three leaders can pick up from where the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI) failed.

“Firstly, we can no longer depend on handshakes and personal meetings to make us feel safe in our country. The frequent handshakes and artificial formations have vindicated President Kenyatta and Prime Minister Ralla on the BBI initiative,” Kuria’s lengthy statement read in part.

He went ahead to admit that leaving Jubilee Party was one of the biggest mistakes that were committed by the people of Mt Kenya.

FKF Premier League

Various Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Premier League matches are lined up for today in a midweek fixture.

FC Talanta and Mara Sugar will face off in an early kick off scheduled to take place at Kenyatta Stadium in Machakos, at 1:00 pm.

Bidco United FC will also play Kenya Police FC in a 1:00 pm kick off at Sport Pesa Arena in Murang’a while Kariobangi Sharks will host Nairobi City Stars at Dandora Stadium in an action that will also kick off at 1:00 pm.

Gor Mahia will play Shabana FC at 4:00 pm in a match that will be hosted at Kenyatta Stadium in Machakos, while Posta Rangers will play Kakamega Homeboyz in a 4:00pm kick off at the Sport Pesa Arena in Murang’a.

Ulinzi Stars vs Bandari FC will close today’s fixture at 4:00 pm in a match that will be played at Kinoru Stadium in Meru.

Graft cases in court

Several graft cases have been in court this week for mention, hearings and judgement, and a case involving Sammy Kipngetich Kirui and 14 others will today be brought up for mention.

According to a statement issued by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) early this week, they are charged with conspiracy to commit an offence of corruption.

Allegations relate to irregular purchase of land of registration number LR no. 14759/2 Machakos for cemetery use by the City Council of Nairobi.

The case will be mentioned at Milimani Anti-Corruption Court.