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

Eid al-Fitr

Muslims across the nation are today expected to come together to celebrate Eid al-Fitr.

The holiday which marks the end of Ramadhan, a month of fasting from dawn to sunset, will see muslims drawn from various parts of the country converging in mosques for prayers.

Politicians in churches

Various leaders from the political divide are expected to make their presence in different churches. 

President William Ruth is expected to attend prayers alongside his deputy Kithure Kindiki, before speaking in defense of his administration’s policies. 

He is also expected to defend his recognition of Kosovo as a sovereign state against Serbia’s wishes. 

The opposition led by Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka is also expected to maintain its sustained criticism of Ruto’s governance. 

Reactions to Duale’s committee on NHIF

Reactions are expected to pour in after the newly appointed Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale constituted a committee to help scrutinize and determine the legitimacy of pending bills owed to hospitals by the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF).

In a special gazette notice, Duale had indicated that the committee dubbed National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) Pending Medical Claims Verification Committee will be chaired by James Masiro Ojee, who will be deputised by Anne Wamae.

Members of the verification committee include Edward Kiplimo Bitok, Meshack Matengo, Meboh Atieno Awour, Tom Nyakaba, Catherine Karori Bosire, Paul Wafula, Catherine Mungania, James Oundo, Jackline Mukami Njiru, Judith Awinja and David Dawe.

They will be assisted by a secretariat comprising Peter Kitheka (Head of the Secretariat), Shawn Mogaka, Consolata Ogot (Dr.), Emmanuel Ayodi Lusigi (Dr.), Halima Yussuf and Wilbert Kurgat.