December 12, 2023: Top news events to look out for today

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

Jamhuri Day celebration

President William Ruto is expected to lead the nation in celebrating its 60th anniversary of Jamhuri Day at Uhuru Gardens in Nairobi.

At least 30,000 members of the public are expected at the ground in a ceremony that is set to be attended by three heads of state.

Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko and his Ethiopian counterpart, Sahle Work Zewde, are already in the country for the historical day.

Eyes will be on Ruto’s speech, and the public will most likely be interested in hearing his plans for reducing the cost of living and probably his take on the National Dialogue Committee’s (NADCO) report.

Talanta Hela final

The Talanta Hela will hit its peak today, with finals set to be played after the Jamhuri national celebrations.

The girls’ ultimate duel, pitting Busia and Kisumu counties, is expected to be staged at the Police Sacco Pavillion in South C, while the boys’ showdown is between Kisumu and Homa Bay.

The winners of the tournament, spearheaded by the Ministry of Sports, will take home Ksh5 million.

Power blackout

After a national blackout on Sunday, December 9, three counties will be in the dark on Jamhuri Day following a notice from Kenya Power.

EPZA, Nodor, Africa coffee, New Wide Garments, Nguo Yetu, Admin Block, Meru Green, Mas Intimates, Incubators 1 and 2, and Ken Meat are the areas expected to be in the dark in Machakos County.

Iriani, Kairuthi, Othaya Boys High School, Gathumbi Market, Waihara Mkt, Kabebero Mkt, Kihuri Mkt, Kihuri Water Treatment, Thokoini TBC, Thuti TBC, Thunguri Mkt, Iriani Girls School, Kiahagu Secondary, Kiandemi Village, Karega TBC, and adjacent customers are set to be without power in Nyeri County.

Sirwo, Chisare, Kaplamai, Nyakinywam Kipsingori, Kimoson, Kapchepsir, Kamendi, Mwangaza, Kipkeikei, Kiptoi, Motosiet, Mateket, and Kapkarwa have been marked for a blackout in Trans-Nzoia County.