Here is what you need to know to get up to speed with today’s happenings.
Reactions to Mwangaza’s impeachment
Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza has been impeached following a contentious Senate vote, marking her as the third governor to be removed from office through impeachment.
This follows the previous impeachments of Kiambu’s Ferdinand Waititu and Nairobi’s Mike Sonko in 2020.
The Senate session, held late into the night, saw Senators—predominantly from the Kenya Kwanza coalition—vote to uphold all three charges against Mwangaza.
The charges, which led to her removal, were confirmed by a majority vote, despite her having previously survived two earlier attempts to oust her.
As the vote occurred during a late-night session, reactions to her impeachment are expected to unfold throughout the day.
2024 International (ICP) World Convention continues
The 2024 International Confederation of Principals (ICP) World Convention is in full swing in Mombasa, Kenya, having kicked off on August 19 and running through August 23, 2024.
The convention will feature keynote speeches from notable figures including Nancy Macharia, Chief Executive Officer of the Teachers Service Commission, and Laban Ayiro.
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi attended the Tuesday session. Speaking on behalf of President William Ruto, urged education professionals to tackle critical issues such as conflict, climate change, and technology’s impact on education.
Mudavadi highlighted the dire situation in the Sahel region and other parts of Africa, where approximately 100 million students are out of school due to ongoing conflicts. He called on educational leaders to develop innovative solutions to these pressing global challenges.
Kenya Police Bullets seek semifinal spot
The Kenya Police Bullets will aim to advance to the CECAFA Women’s Champions League Qualifiers semifinals.
The tournament, held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, saw the team, coached by Beldine Odemba, secure their first win on Tuesday.
They will face CBE Women FC at Addis Ababa Stadium at 3:00 pm. Meanwhile, Yei Joint Stars will take on Rayon Sports Women FC at Abebe Bikila Stadium.
FEASSSA Games update
The Federation of East Africa Secondary Schools Sports Associations (FEASSSA) Games continue on Wednesday, with all events on schedule. The Rugby 7s competition, which began on Tuesday in Mbale, Uganda, are progressing well.
Football enters its fourth day, while Rugby 15s and Rugby 7s are in their third and second days, respectively.
Vihiga High School, the Vihiga County rugby 7s champions and national finalists, and St. Mary’s School Yala, the Nyanza region winners, have both delivered impressive performances.
On the opening day, Vihiga High School secured a 12-05 victory over Kisii School, thanks to a brace from Clide Kimaya and a conversion by Felix Apwoka. They continued their strong start with a 7-7 draw against Rift Valley champions Friends School Bwake, with Melvin Mweresa scoring their try and Apwoka adding the conversion.
St. Mary’s Yala, who finished third at the Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA) nationals, dominated their match with a 36-10 win over Uganda’s Dr. Obote. They are set to face Jinja SS in their next game.
Kisii School, which placed fourth at the nationals, achieved their first-ever East Africa victory with a 34-00 win over Uganda’s Kiira.
