January 19, 2025: Top news events to look out for today
By Mustafa Juma, January 19, 2025
Here is what you need to know to keep up to speed with today’s happenings.
Gachagua in Laikipia
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is today expected to worship at PCEA Matanya Church in Laikipia county.
The former second in command will be hosted by former Laikipia Woman MP Cate Waruguru.
Waruguru on Friday, January 17, 2025, shared the details of the church event and invited Kwenyans to join them in the worship.
“I take this opportunity to welcome you all to a special fellowship this coming Sunday at PCEA Matanya Church. Karibu Laikipia @rigathi,” Waruguru stated in a post shared via her official X account.
I take this opportunity to welcome you all to a special fellowship this coming Sunday at PCEA Matanya Church.
— Hon. Cate Waruguru (@Cate_Waruguru) January 17, 2025
Karibu Laikipia @rigathi
#GraceInMotion #daughterOfZion pic.twitter.com/Xca5Y5hDe3
Politics is, however, expected to take the center stage at the church, with the fellowship coming just a day after Gachagua’s spouse Pastor Dorcas Rigathi’s prayer event in Nyeri was disrupted by former Mukingi leader Maina Njenga.
Taking to his official X account on Saturday, January 18, 2025, Gachagua fingered the President William Ruto-led government in the incident that saw the prayer meeting disrupted.
According to Gachagua, the government had stooped too low by what he has termed as unleashing the leader of an outlawed criminal gang and his goons to disrupt peaceful prayers and desecrate the altar.
“Unleashing the leader of an outlawed criminal gang and his goons to disrupt peaceful prayers and desecrate the altar is the lowest any government can go, no matter the level of desperation,” Gachagua stated.
The drama unfolded on Saturday afternoon at the Kamukunji Stadium in Nyeri after Njenga disrupted a prayer session led by Pastor Dorcas.
Njenga was accompanied by a group of youths, and upon their arrival, speakers at the podium were forced to cut short their speeches.
Leaders present, led by Nyeri Deputy Governor Waroe Kinaniri and the former second lady, left in a huff fearing reprisal from the youths.
Members of the congregation, mainly women, also left as tension escalated with Njenga and his youths chanting victory songs.
However, the prayers proceeded despite the chaos, with youths at one time kneeling on their feet seeking God’s forgiveness.
FKF Premier League
Some Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Premier League action is expected, with five matches set to be played across different stadiums.
Bandari FC will host Shabana FC at Mbaraki Sports Club as Nairobi City Stars faces off with at Machakos Stadium in a 1:00 pm kick off.
Sofapaka FC will then host Posta Rangers at Dandora Stadium as Murang’a Seal plays host to Police FC at Sportpesa Arena in Murang’a, in a 3:00 pm kick off.
Tusker vs Gor Mahia will close the Sunday fixture in a 4:00 pm kick off that will be played at Machakos Stadium.
Ladies and gentlemen, The Weekend!#FKFPremierLeague pic.twitter.com/HQ3CpgEuG0
— FKF Premier League (@Officialfkfpl) January 17, 2025