December 17, 2023: Top news events to look out for today
By Francis Muli, December 17, 2023
Here is what you need to know to get up to speed with today’s happenings.
Ruto on K24 TV
President William Ruto will be on K24 TV this Sunday, December 17 starting 7:00 pm for an exclusive discussion on the country’s current state of affairs.
You can share your burning questions in the comment section of all K24 TV social media accounts and brace yourself for a captivating conversation.
Sunday blackout
Kenya Power on Saturday announced an expected blackout that will affect Nairobi and Kisii counties on Sunday, December 17, 2023.
In Nairobi the power interruptions will affect Industrial Area, APS Limited, P Square industries, Samurai, Mash Poa Warehouse, Pioneer Plumbers Ltd, Carmax Auto Spares, Ramraj Complex, Mathare North Area 1, 2, and 3, Shell Petrol Station, Outering Road, Naivas Outering, Carmax Auto spares, Moi Forces Academy, Nisii Petrol Station, Redeemed Church, Huruma and adjacent customers from 9 am to 5 pm.
The outage in Kisii will affect areas such as Botori, Soko Mjinga,
Daraja Mbili Market, Nyanchwa Police Post, Nyaboke Flats, Kisii Golf Club, Rangi Mbili, Kisii State Lodge, Christamarian Hospital, and Treasury Kisii County from 9 am to 4 pm.
KPL matches
Six Kenya Premier League (KPL) matches will be played on Sunday, December 17.
AFC Leopards will host Kakamega Homeboyz at 3:00 pm while Kariobangi Sharks will test their strength against Bidco United.
Nzoia Sugar will play against Tusker at 3:00 pm while Talanta will be rivalling Gor Mahia at the same time.
Ulinzi Stars will try and guard their honour against City Stars while Posta Rangers battle it out against Muhoroni Youth.
EPL matches
Four matches will be played on Sunday, December 17, 2023.
Ninth-placed West Ham will play against 13th-placed Wolves while Brentford host Aston Villa.
Arsenal will host Brighton as they seek to climb back to the top of the table while Manchester United play against Liverpool in the biggest match of the day.