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

Odede’s death

More Kenyans are expected to continue mourning the late Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) Chairperson Roseline Odede, who died on Friday, January 3, 2024.

Her death was announced by KNCHR in a statement that was issued on Saturday, January 4, 2024.

President William Ruto and his deputy Kithure Kindiki are some of the leaders that have since sent their messages of condolences to the family of Odede.

Interdenominational prayer service for Kerio Valley

Residents along the Kerio Valley from Elgeyo Marakwet, Baringo and West Pokot counties are expected to converge at Tot Primary School in Elgeyo Marakwet County for an Interdenominational prayer service.

The event that has been scheduled to kick off at 9:00 am will be graced by President William Ruto.

According to the event poster shared by Elgeyo Marakwet governor Wesley Rotich, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki is also expected to attend the service.

Other senior state officers expected at the event are Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen and National Treasury Principal Secretary Chris Kiptoo.

On behalf of my colleague Governors,I wish to welcome all residents along the Kerio Valley from EMC,Baringo and West Pokot counties.

Karibuni sana. pic.twitter.com/9WUsEpiXYN

— Wisley Rotich (@rotichwisley) January 3, 2025

Back to school

Schools are set to reopen for the 2025 academic calendar on Monday, January 6, 2024. As a result, parents are expected to flock the bookshops and school uniform shops to shop for the items their children will be requiring to go back to school.

As the schools reopen, the pioneer class of the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) will be transitioning to Grade 9.

Schools have been running against time to set up more classes for the Grade 9 students, and Kenyans will most likely be on the lookout `to see whether this demand will be met by most schools ahead of the reopening.