December 19, 2023: Top news events to look out for today
By Joel Sang, December 19, 2023
Here is what you need to know to get up to speed with today’s happenings.
1. Kenya-DR Congo diplomatic tiff
After a rebel group conducted a press conference in Nairobi, DR Congo and Kenya found themselves in a diplomatic tiff.
Although the Nairobi government distanced itself from the group challenging President Felix Tshisekedi, that was not enough to cool temperatures down and the latest entrant to voice his concern is retired President Uhuru Kenyatta.
Kenyatta, who championed the East African piece-keeping mission in DR Congo, condemned the presser by some opposition leaders and rebels associated with M23.
Uhuru’s statement is expected to draw more reactions from various circles.
2. Reaction to Form One selection
The Ministry of Education announced the completion of High School selection by pupils who sat their Kenya Certificate of Primary Education this year.
Going by how the KCPE results attracted criticism, stakeholders and leaders are expected to react to or ask questions about the announcement of the selection process.
A case was filed with the courts by schools unsatisfied with the KCPE results to stop the selection, but the process went on nonetheless.
3. FIFA Club World Cup action
English and European champions Manchester City will take on Japanese side Urawa Reds in a match that will be played in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday.
This is a tricky fixture for the Citizens given that this trip is squeezed in between Premier League matches on December 16 and 27, more than 3,000 miles away.
Kevin de Bruyne and Erling Haaland, who have been injured, travelled with the squad and could feature in the semi-final clash.