July 10, 2024: Top news events to look out for today
By Ascah Mwango, July 10, 2024
Here is what you need to know to get up to speed with today’s happenings.
Gen Zs, Ruto-Raila clash
All eyes will be on the young population’s reactions to President William Ruto and opposition leader Raila Odinga’s six-day multi-sectorial forum aimed at fostering national dialogue following recent anti-government protests.
So far Gen Zs have criticized Raila for agreeing to the national dialogue describing it as betrayal.
The forum set to commence on July 15, 2024, is expected to help resolve the current crisis plaguing the country according to Ruto and Raila.
“I am happy to confirm that we have had consultations and have agreed that a dialogue is the way forward out of the crisis that we are facing in the country,” Odinga said after the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) (Amendment) Bill, 2024 was signed into law at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, by President Ruto.
“We have agreed that we give people an opportunity to be heard, to express themselves so that a lasting solution can be found.”
Power outage
Kenya Power scheduled maintenance-related power interruptions in seven counties for Wednesday, July 10, 2024.
In Nairobi, areas including Ruaka, Runda, Mimosa, Runda Riviera, and Two Rivers will experience outages.
In Embu, the Masinga and Ekalakala regions will face power interruptions.
In Meru, Kongo Acheke and surrounding areas will be affected.
Nyeri County will see outages in Karindundu, Ndima-Ini, Kamatongu, Muthiga Garden, and nearby locations.
In Nakuru, Barnabas, Mbaruk, Green Stead, and adjacent areas will experience power outages.
In Siaya, Mbaga, Boro Market, Mulaha, Hawinga, and surrounding locations will be affected.
In Isiolo, areas such as Mutunyi, Daichi Farm, Maili Nane, Asili Millers, and Lewa Conservancy will experience outages.
Power outages will generally occur from 9 am to 5 pm, except in parts of Nyeri County where they will start at 8 am.
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