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

PS Kamau, Liban summoned

Lawmakers have issued summonses to Energy Principal Secretary Alex Kamau and Petroleum counterpart Mohammed Liban, compelling their appearance before the parliamentary committee on Energy on December 18.

The summons are in response to frequent power outages and the contentious Ksh17 billion oil saga. The committee seeks to meet with Anne Njeri Njoroge, the businesswoman implicated in the oil consignment deal, to gain further insights into its formation.

Chairman of the committee, Mwala MP Vincent Musyoka, cautioned that failure by Njoroge to attend the hearing would result in necessary actions.

Despite two prior invitations being ignored, the committee directed the Clerk of the National Assembly, Samuel Njoroge, to request medical records as evidence of Njoroge’s claimed illness during the previous session. The committee aims to ensure her attendance and gather comprehensive information in their upcoming meeting.

Minorities Rights Day

Kenya is set to observe International Minorities Rights Day for the first time in many years at Bomas of Kenya.

The commemoration on December 18, will align with the global commitment to promote diversity, equality, and inclusion, fostering national unity and international solidarity.

Various communities in Kenya will participate in the event, showcasing cultural artefacts, songs, and dances.

This celebration aims to build a platform for ongoing demonstrations of support for minority groups.

RBA in Kakamega

In Kakamega County, the Retirement Benefits Authority (RBA) will conduct a session at the Huduma Centre from December 18 to 22.

Attendees will gain insights into retirement savings, learn how to file complaints or whistleblow, understand their rights and obligations as scheme members, and receive guidance on filing statutory returns via the RBA portal.

Champion League draw

The eagerly anticipated 2023/24 UEFA Champions League round of 16 draw is scheduled for Monday, December 18, at midday CET.

Seeded teams, including Arsenal, Atlético de Madrid, Barcelona, Bayern, Dortmund, Manchester City, Real Madrid, and Real Sociedad, will be drawn against unseeded teams such as Copenhagen, Inter, Lazio, Leipzig, Napoli, Paris, Porto, and PSV Eindhoven.

The draw will adhere to specific regulations, ensuring no matchups between teams from the same national association and avoiding rematches from the group stage.

The first legs are scheduled for February 13/14/20/21, 2024, with the second legs on March 5/6/12/13, 2024.