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Feb 19, 2024: Key News Events to Watch Today

In Summary:
1) KK Parliamentary Meeting:
The Kenya Kwanza Parliamentary Group is set to gather as part of the National Executive retreat in Nakuru County. They’ll discuss the progress of the 13th Parliament and plan the upcoming session.

2) Ngolesia Legal Case:
Samuel Ngolesia’s case, involving charges of document forgery and providing false information, will be heard at the Milimani Anti-Corruption Court.

3) Scheduled Power Interruptions:
Several counties, including Nyeri, Kiambu, Nyamira, Kisii, and Nandi, will experience power outages due to Kenya Power’s maintenance work.


1) KK Parliamentary Meeting:
The Kenya Kwanza Parliamentary Group is slated to convene today as part of the second annual National Executive retreat held in Nakuru County.

This meeting marks an important occasion as members will present a progress report on the second session of the 13th Parliament.

Additionally, they will outline the agenda for the upcoming third session, setting the tone for legislative priorities.

2) Scheduled Power Interruptions:
Residents of several counties should be prepared for power interruptions today due to scheduled maintenance work by Kenya Power.

In Nyeri County, areas such as Gikororo, Kahuru Mkt, and Ndima T/Factory will experience power outages from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Similarly, parts of Kiambu County, South Nyanza counties of Nyamira and Kisii, and Nandi County will also be affected by temporary blackouts during specific time frames as outlined by Kenya Power’s maintenance schedule.

3) Ngolesia Legal Case:
In legal developments, the Milimani Anti-Corruption Court will handle the case involving Samuel Ngolesia, who faces charges related to the alleged forgery of academic certificates.

The charges against Ngolesia include uttering false documents, deceiving a principal, and fraudulent acquisition of public documents.

This case underscores ongoing efforts to combat corruption within the public sector.