On the radar: Climate Summit enters day two amidst protests against event

Key activities and events lined up for today.

In Summary

• The forum enters day two, with several stakeholders showcasing at different booths at the Kenya International Conference Center.

• Ruto will be having a presidential opening session with a discussion on the Global Climate Agenda.   

Anti-climate summit protests

Civil society organisations and communities will on Tuesday continue with their peaceful protest against the Africa Climate Summit.

Hundreds of activists from across Africa on Monday held peaceful demonstrations against the inaugural Africa Climate Summit being held in opened in Nairobi.

Waving placards reading "Less talk more action," the activists marched from Nyayo Stadium to Green Park Bus Terminus where they convened for the "Africa People's Climate Assembly."

They said the Africa Climate Summit lacks legitimacy and shows no indication of addressing the real and worsening climate crisis.

KNH to launch Poison Information Centre

Kenyatta National Hospital is set to launch a Poison Information Centre. The centre’s capabilities has been expanded and upgraded, including improved data collection, efficient call routing to medical experts, access to remote medical facilities, and the handling of inquiries beyond pesticide poisoning.

Ruto's day two program during the Africa Climate Summit

The forum enters day two, with several stakeholders showcasing at different booths at the Kenya International Conference Center.

President William Ruto on Tuesday will have a full-in tray as the Africa Climate Summit enters day two.

He arrived at 7: 30 am for the second day of the Africa Climate Summit and was received by his deputy, Rigathi Gachagua.

Ruto will be having a presidential opening session with a discussion on the Global Climate Agenda.

It is expected that different Presidents will arrive at the venue at 8 am.

Worldcoin probe

Central Bank of Kenya Governor Kamau Thugge to appear before the MPs.

The Committee began its inquiry last week on Tuesday with representatives from the multi-agency National Computer and Cybercrime Coordination Committee (NC4) being the first to testify.


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