March 15, 2025: Top news events to look out for today
By Mustafa Juma, March 15, 2025Here is what you need to know to keep up to speed with today’s happenings.
Ruto’s Nairobi tour
President William Ruto on Friday, March 14, 2025, concluded his development tour of Nairobi City County. However, the tour was marred with several controversies that have continued to attract mixed reactions, which are expected to continue.
For instance, Ruto’s motorcade was involved in a hit and run along Ngong’ Road as he was rushing to Kibera from Lang’ata on his fourth day of the tour. There were also instances of pedestrians and motorists getting robbed by gangs who seemed to have been part of the crowds the head of state was addressing, with Thika Road residents being the most affected on the day Ruto was in Mathare and Ruaraka constituencies.
With Ruto having concluded his tour of the city, the unfortunate incidents that took place are expected to continue attracting reactions.
James Gitahi burial
Retired military pilot Colonel James Gitahi Nguyo will be laid to rest today at his home in Maanzoni, Machakos County.
Gitahi was settling into his life away from the skies after flying for 44 years when he met his untimely death along the Mombasa Highway on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, during an accident that resulted in him getting burnt beyond recognition.
At the time of his retirement, Gitahi revealed that he had clocked 220 presidential flights, having flown the late former presidents Daniel Moi and Mwai Kibaki.
He is survived by his wife, nominated Senator Betty Batuli Montet, and his children.
FKF PL actions
The Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Premier League actions continue Saturday, March 15, 2025, with reigning champions Gor Mahia hosting Bandari at Dandora Stadium from 4:00 pm, while Kakamega Homeboyz will be seeking to return to winning ways when they play host to struggling FC Talanta at Mumias Sports Complex.
Ulinzi Stars play fourth-placed KCB at Kenyatta Stadium, while Kariobangi Sharks face Mathare United at Dandora Stadium.
Kenya Police FC will face Murang’a Seals FC at Kenyatta Stadium in a 1:00 pm kickoff.
On Friday, March 14, Tusker FC reclaimed the FKF Premier League top spot to strengthen their title bid after securing a 2-1 victory over Posta Rangers at Dandora Stadium.
First-half goals from Teddy Dok and David Polepole sealed the win for the Brewers to leapfrog Police FC, while Felix Oluoch scored the consolation goal for Posta Rangers.
Tusker provisionally lead the table on 44 points, two above Police FC, who are in action today against Murang’a Seal.