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

Reactions to Trump’s Victory

World leaders are expected to continue sending congratulatory messages to Donald Trump who has sealed his return to the White House four years after voters turned him out.

So far, Kenyan leaders, including President William Ruto, have sent messages of goodwill to Trump, who outmuscled Vice President Kamala Harris to return to the helm of US politics while occupying the highest seat.

In his message, Ruto expressed willingness to partner with Trump to deepen democracy and promote trade and investment.

“On behalf of the Government and the people of the Republic of Kenya and on my own behalf, I convey to Your Excellency, my warmest congratulations on your election as the 47th President of the United States of America.

“Your victory is a testament to the firm resolve of the American people to repose confidence in your visionary, bold and innovative leadership,” Ruto’s statement read in part.

Following the win, VP Kamala expressed gratitude for her supporters and accepted the election results. She further pledged to ensure a smooth transition.

We must accept the results of this election.

Earlier today, I spoke with President Trump and congratulated him on his victory. I told him that we will help him and his team with that transition, and we will engage in a peaceful transfer of power.

— Kamala Harris (@KamalaHarris) November 6, 2024

Duale launch restoration programme

Environment, Climate Change, and Forestry Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale will, starting at 9 a.m. on Thursday, November 7, 2024, preside over the launch of the restoration programme in the Mt. Elgon Forest ecosystem at Kaberua in Kapsokwony, Bungoma County.

The Ksh6.5 billion (USD 51 million) Integrated Landscape Management for Conservation and Restoration of Mt. Elgon Ecosystem Project is financed by the 7th Cycle of the Global Environment Facility (GEF) through the UN Food And Agriculture Organization (FAO) with co-funding from Bungoma and Trans-Nzoia Counties.

The 6-year livelihoods and climate action project seeks to transform coffee and staple food production in Mt. Elgon through integrated landscape management.

Environment, Climate Change & Forestry CS @HonAdenDuale will tomorrow, Thursday, 7th November 2024 preside over the launch of a project to restore Mt. Elgon Forest ecosystem at Kaberua in Kapsokwony, Bungoma County starting at 9am.

You are invited to provide coverage. pic.twitter.com/Uq07QoSjEt

— Ministry of Environment, Climate Change & Forestry (@Environment_Ke) November 6, 2024

KCSE exams

The Kenya Certificate for Secondary Education (KCSE) is expected to continue on Thursday, November 7, 2024.

Candidates will sit for Kiswahili Lugha starting from 8 am to 10:30 am.

In the afternoon, candidates will write their Insha exams from 2 pm to 3:30 pm.

Timetable-7/11/2024#KCSE2024 pic.twitter.com/LZOgApnWqx

— The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) (@KNECKenya) November 6, 2024

At the same time, the Kenya Primary School Heads Association (KEPSHA) annual conference that kicked off on Monday, November 4, 2024, in Mombasa is expected to end on Thursday, November 7, 2024.

After the meeting concludes, the school heads will issue a statement detailing their resolutions.