October 27, 2024: Top news events to look out for today
By Mustafa Juma, October 27, 2024
Here is what you need to know to keep up to speed with today’s happenings.
Nairobi StanChart Marathon
The 21st edition of the Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon is happening today Sunday, October 27, 2024.
The 21km wheelchair race kicked off the events at 5:45 am followed by the 42km race at 6 am, the 21km will kick off at 7:20 am, the 10km at 8:45 am and the 5km fun run at 10 am.
According to Standard Chartered, over 1000 runners are competing in the 42km race.
The 42km race flagged off by our CEO @kariuki_ngari is off. 1,000+ runners are competing in this race. #StanChartNairobiMarathon pic.twitter.com/Bh6cNDLOdM
— Standard Chartered (@StanChartKE) October 27, 2024
All races will start at the Southern Bypass and finish at Uhuru Gardens along Lang’ata Road, except for the 5km, which will conclude at the Southern Bypass.
As a result of the marathon, a section of the roads in Nairobi will remain closed until 1:30 pm, today.
Nairobi County Police Superintendent Boniface Otieno detailed traffic management measures with the Southern Bypass and surrounding roads set to close from 11 pm on Saturday.
The roads affected by the temporary closure include Southern Bypass and Lang’ata Road.
Parts of Ngong Road, Mombasa Road, Likoni Road, Lenana Road, and Waiyaki Way will also be inaccessible for the duration.
The race has attracted over 25,000 participants with over 200 elite athletes.
The Standard Chartered have this morning confirmed that the marathon, which is currently underway, has attracted 25,000 participants, with 92 countries participating.
The 21st edition of the #StanChartNairobiMarathon is here!
— Standard Chartered (@StanChartKE) October 27, 2024
✅ 25,000 Participants
✅ 92 Countries
See you at the finish line! pic.twitter.com/XEuTWbF3sb
Recruitment for Qatar jobs
Hundreds of Kenyans are today October 27, 2024, expected to turn up in large numbers again, to try their lack in the recruitment exercise for Qatar jobs organized by Labour Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua.
Mutua in a statement shared on Saturday night stated that many positions have already been filled, but noted that several other jobs are still open with interviews set for today Sunday, at Kabete National Polytechnic, only.
According to Mutua, the interviews at the Kabete National Polytechnic will kick off from as early as 8:00 am.
However, nurses will have their interviews conducted at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC).
Mutua also stated that all positions in the hospitality sector have been filled.
𝐔𝐑𝐆𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐍𝐎𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐄: 𝐔𝐏𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 𝐎𝐍 𝐑𝐄𝐂𝐑𝐔𝐈𝐓𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐐𝐀𝐓𝐀𝐑 𝐉𝐎𝐁𝐒
— Dr. Alfred N. Mutua (@DrAlfredMutua) October 26, 2024
Due to the large turnout of Kenyans for interviews, many positions have already been filled. We appreciate your patience and your efforts to take advantage of this opportunity.… pic.twitter.com/OJWyBOhja8
Politicians in churches
Political leaders are expected to flock to different churches nationwide to attend the Sunday service.
As is the norm, the politicians are expected to take to the church pulpit to make various political remarks due to the current political tension facing the country.
They might give their opinions on the proposed Constitutions Amendment Bill, 2024, that seeks to change the political term limit from the current five years to seven.
Some might as well comment on the woes facing the impeached Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, who is fighting in court for his survival.