July 17, 2024: Top news events to look out for today
By Ascah Mwango, July 17, 2024
Here is what you need to know to get up to speed with today’s happenings.
National Building Code 2024
President William Ruto will oversee the official introduction of the National Building Code 2024 and the inauguration of Mobile Construction Material Testing Laboratories on Wednesday, July 17, 2024.
The event will take place at the Social Housing Project located at the Meteorological Site.
Gen Zs protest aftermath
On July 16, 2024, protests against the government in Nakuru County turned violent, with numerous participants injured and some tragically losing their lives. The demonstrations were a response to ongoing issues with the government and a tribute to those who have died in the unrest.
The aftermath of these major protests will be closely watched on July 17, 2024. Kameme TV and K24 reporter Catherine Wanjeri wa Kariuki was severely injured while covering the protests. A video shared by her colleagues shows Wanjeri in significant pain on the streets of Nakuru, with blood flowing from a gunshot wound to her thigh.
Initial reports suggest that Wanjeri was shot three times in the thigh while she was in the field covering the protests, despite wearing press gear to identify herself as a journalist clearly.
Kware killings update
On Wednesday, July 17, 2024, attention will also focus on the investigation into the Mukuru Kwa Njenga murders, where mutilated bodies of women were found.
On Tuesday, July 16, 2024, Collins Jumaisi Khalusha, suspected of killing at least 42 women and dumping their bodies in Kware, Embakasi, Nairobi County, claimed police tortured him into confessing.
In court, his lawyer, John Maina Ndegwa, stated that Khalusha was tortured and molested by police to force a confession and is in urgent need of medical attention. The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) denied the torture allegations, stating that only one officer recorded his statement.
DCI requested 30-day detention for Khalusha to complete investigations, but his lawyer opposed it, requesting only 14 days and arguing that there is no concrete evidence against his client. Ndegwa emphasized Khalusha’s right to a fair trial and opposed the extended detention period.
For these and more credible stories, join our revamped Telegram and WhatsApp channels.
Telegram: https://t.me/peopledailydigital
WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va698juDOQIToHyu1p