President William Ruto is today concluding his four-day development tour of the Ukambani region with engagements in Kitui and Machakos counties.

In Kitui, the President is scheduled to preside over the groundbreaking of a clinker cement factory in Ngaie, a project expected to add to the region’s industrial activities.

Ruto will also launch a last-mile electricity connectivity project in Masinga, Machakos County, as he wraps up his tour of the region.

Kindiki to inspect development projects, hold public rallies in Nakuru

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki is scheduled to visit Nakuru County on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, for a development tour that will include inspections of ongoing infrastructure and market projects, as well as public engagement rallies.

Kindiki is expected to begin his tour at 9.30 am with an inspection of the Njoro-Nessuit Road construction project before proceeding to inspect the construction of the Nessuit Economic Stimulus Programme (ESP) Market. He will then address a public engagement rally in Nessuit Township.

At 11.30 am, the Deputy President is scheduled to inspect the Bahati Affordable Housing Project and the construction of the Bahati ESP Market. The tour will conclude with a public engagement rally in Bahati Township at noon.

Gachagua to host political leaders at Wamunyoro residence

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is expected to host political leaders at his Wamunyoro residence in Mathira Constituency, Nyeri County.

The meeting is expected to bring together leaders for political consultations as Gachagua continues his engagements with leaders from the region.

The gathering comes amid ongoing political activities, with attention focused on the leaders expected to attend and the issues likely to emerge from the consultations.

Multi-agency forum to discuss safeguards for 2027 elections

The Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC), in collaboration with the Political Parties Liaison Committee (PPLC) and the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC), will hold a multi-agency engagement forum on safeguarding the 2027 General Election.

The forum comes amid concerns over political violence and human rights violations ahead of the polls. It is expected to provide a platform for stakeholders to examine emerging risks and discuss measures to protect the electoral process.

The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at 8 am at the Pullman and Maccure Hotel in Upper Hill, Nairobi.

Court to issue directions on sentencing of Waititu and wife

The court is expected to issue directions on the mitigation and sentencing of former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu and his wife, Susan Wangari, in a money laundering case.

The directions will guide the next stage of proceedings as the court considers the mitigation process ahead of sentencing.

UNICEF, World Bank among stakeholders to weigh in on seven education Bills

UNICEF Kenya, the World Bank Kenya, the National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK) and UNESCO are among stakeholders scheduled to appear before the National Assembly’s Education Committee to present their views on seven education sector Bills.

The stakeholders are expected to submit their views on the proposed legislation as the committee gathers input from organisations involved in education, policy and child welfare.

The engagement is scheduled to take place at the Hilton Garden Inn at 9am.

Industry PS Juma Mukhwana to open Innovation Week at KICC

Principal Secretary for Industry Juma Mukhwana is scheduled to officially open Innovation Week at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) at 1pm.

The event is expected to bring together stakeholders to spotlight innovation and developments in the industry sector.

Mukhwana’s opening will mark the official start of the event, which focuses on innovation and its role in advancing industry.