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

Kenya Kwanza PG meeting

Lawmakers allied to President William Ruto are expected to converge at State House, Nairobi, on Friday, March 7, 2025. The Kenya Kwanza Coalition Parliament Group meeting is expected to be chaired by Ruto, flanked by his Deputy Kithure Kindiki.

The sitting is expected to set the tone for Kenya Kwanza in the House businesses and other important coalition agendas.

The reconstitution of departmental committees is also expected to feature in their deliberations.

The latest meeting comes as former Prime Minister Raila Odinga winds up his consultative meetings before giving the way forward. After failing to secure the AUC chairmanship seat, Raila hinted at extending his work relationship with Ruto, with some of his allies openly endorsing the move.

During Kenya Kwanza PG, the MPs might also consider extending the working relationship with ODM beyond the broad-based government arrangement.

Chebukati’s service in Kitale

After the body of former Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Chairperson Wafula Chebukati arrived at his hometown of Kitale, friends, family, and former colleagues are expected to pay their respect.

According to a programme released by Chebukati’s family, a service and tributes session would be held on Friday, March 7, 2025, at his Kitale home.

Those who did not travel to Nairobi for the memorial service, which was held on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, will eulogize the departed.

After service and tributes, Chebukati’s family will prepare for the burial ceremony slated for Saturday, March 8, 2025.

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— Wafula Chebukati EGH (@WChebukati) March 1, 2025

Speaking after receiving the cortege, Kwanza Member of Parliament Ferdinand called on Kenyans to attend the burial in large numbers and accord Chebukati his last respects.

However, he cautioned the attendees to respect the family and avoid political matters, saying Chebukati was a civil servant and not a politician.

“Trans Nzoia residents should come out in large numbers to condole with the family of Chebukati and give him his final respects. We are going to mourn him; no other business. I have no problem with anyone talking but no politics; he was not a politician but a civil servant. Let us wait for 2027 to talk politics,” Wanyonyi stated.

Chebukati passed away at the age of 64 on February 21 at Nairobi Hospital, where he had been admitted in critical condition.

Family spokesperson Eric Nyongesa disclosed that Chebukati was diagnosed with brain cancer in April 2023, just a few months after leaving office.

Court of Appeal to deliver 73 judgements

The Court of Appeal is expected to deliver 73 judgments on Friday, March 7, 2025.

The verdicts will be on matters adjudicated to completion by the appellate courts across the country.

The Court of Appeal will tomorrow, Friday, March 7, 2025 deliver 73 judgments and rulings from across the country. pic.twitter.com/aIQmL5IhLk

— The Judiciary Kenya (@Kenyajudiciary) March 6, 2025

Mbadi’s open session in Mombasa

Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi is expected to address the press on Friday, March 7, 2025, at 3 pm. The CS will give the presser after holding an open discussion forum at Swahili Pot in Mombasa.

He is a guest speaker at the National Youth Festival taking place in Mombasa, and he is expected to explain the criteria of allocating resources while involving the citizens.

Dialogue Festival

The homestretch for the People Dialogue Festival at Uhuru Park Nairobi will be on Friday, March 7, 2025.

Mumias East Member of Parliament Peter Salasya is expected to grace the event, addressing issues surrounding youth participation in electoral reforms in the country.

He confirmed his attendance through a social media post on Thursday, March 6, 2025.

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A post shared by Hon Peter Kalerwa Salasya (@peter_salasya)

Mudavadi to attend Thanksgiving service

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, who doubles as Foreign Affairs CS will on Friday March 7, 2025 will attend a thanksgiving service.

The prayer event will be held at Friends School Lugusi, Malava.

In the Facebook story, Mudavadi confirmed his attendance as a chief guest.

Rachel Ruto in Migori

First Lady Rachel Ruto is expected to launch a pilot school milk programme in Migori on Friday, March 7, 2025.

She will launch the programme in coordination with the Kenya Diary Board and the State Department for Livestock Development.

Migori Governor Ochillo Ayacko, Agriculture PS Jonathan Mueke and PS Joseph Motari are expected to attend the launch.

Ramadhan and Lent

Muslims will continue observing Ramadhan while a section of Christians will observe Lent.

In the Holy Qur’an fasting has been prescribed from dawn to sunset in the lunar month of Ramadhan. It is a discipline which promotes righteousness and makes it easier for a seeker to scale spiritual heights.

Lent is a 40-day season of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving that begins on Ash Wednesday and ends at sundown on Holy Thursday. It’s a period of preparation to celebrate the Lord’s Resurrection at Easter.

The observance started on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, and will continue for the next 40 days, during which the devotees engage in penance, fasting, and reflection leading up to Easter Sunday on April 20, 2025.