January 23, 2025: Top news events to look out for today

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

President William Ruto is expected to intensify his tour of Western Kenya as he clocks the fourth day in the region.

On Thursday, January 23, 2025, the Head of State will visit and launch the Allupe Dam in Busia County before engaging in the last-mile electricity connection exercise in Nambale.

He will also be in Webuye East and Webuye West, as well as Kimilili in Bungoma County, to oversee last-mile electricity connections in various households.

On Wednesday, January 22, 2025, the President visited various development projects and explained why they are important.

“The government is investing more than Ksh130 million to extend the dyke in Budalang’i to address lake backflow and restore arable agricultural land, thereby enabling residents to engage in productive activities.

The project will also safeguard and restore access to vital institutions and infrastructure, including Musoma Primary and Secondary Schools, Mau Mau Trading Centre, Musoma Shopping Centre, and households currently at risk of displacement,” he said.

Gachagua’s guests

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has been hosting various delegates at his rural home of Wamunyoro in Nyeri County.

On Wednesday, he met with Members of County Assembly from Kisii and explained what their meeting was about.

“Today (Wednesday), at my Wamunyoro Residence, the people’s grassroots representatives from Kisii County called on me. Kenya’s hope and dream of the future as envisioned by our forefathers must be re-gathered and refocused in a truthful voice of the common mwananchi.

“The elected and nominated members of the County Assembly of Kisii, I have heard you, and I have heard the voice of the great people of Kisii County on matters of economy, social, and political future. Kenyans deserve to be listened to and deserve value for their taxes, “Gachagua revealed.

Michael Motume (Masige East Ward), Christopher Onsaga (Nyamasibi Ward), Naftal Onkoba (Nyacheki Ward), Nyagaka Onchong’a (Sensi Ward), Brendah Kiteya (nominated), Ruth Nyagechang’a (nominated), and Karen Magara (nominated) were among the MCAs that visited Gachagua.

Earlier, he had met with MCAs from Murang’a County.

As the realignments before the 2027 elections begin to take early shapes, guests at Gachagua’s place are expected to attract attention.