On the Radar: Police officer killed in Haiti to be laid to rest at Kajiado home

Key events and activities happening today.

by FELIX KIPKEMOI

News19 March 2025 - 08:25

In Summary

King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima are scheduled to visit the inland container depot (ICD), which is a major storage facility for dry export products.
CS Duale will preside over the launch of the National Framework for Climate Services for Kenya (NFCS) and the State of the Climate Kenya (SOCK) 2024 report.

Kenyan police officer, Samuel Tompoi Kaetuai, who was part of the Multinational Support Security (MSS) mission in Haiti is set to be laid to rest today at his Naserian home in Kajiado east constituency.

Kaetuai was killed during a battle with the gangs in the western region of Haiti.

His body arrived in the country last week on Monday.

Top police bosses are set to attend the ceremony. Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka is also among the politicians expected to attend.

CS Mulongo to grace regional health promotion conference

The Ministry of Health will hold a Regional Health Promotion Conference 2025.

This key forum brings together policymakers, health experts, and stakeholders to explore innovative and inclusive strategies for advancing Universal Health Coverage.

Health Cabinet Secretary Deborah Mulongo will be the chief guest.

The conference will be held at the Safari Park Hotel.

National framework for climate services launch

Environment Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale Cabinet Secretary will preside over the launch the National Framework for Climate Services for Kenya (NFCS) and the State of the Climate Kenya (SOCK) 2024 report.

The NFCS is established with the objective of providing an institutional mechanism to coordinate, facilitate and strengthen collaboration among national institutions to improve the co-production, tailoring, delivery and use of science-based climate predictions and services.

The State of the Climate Report will examine key weather events during the year 2024 and highlight impacts of the same on key socio-economic sectors in Kenya.

It will take place at the Sarova Panafric.

Dutch Royal visit

The Dutch royal visit to Kenya enters its second today with a series of activities lined up.

Here is the programme.

Morning

King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima are scheduled to visit the Inland Container Depot (ICD), which is a major storage facility for dry export products.

The Netherlands is the region’s biggest export market for products such as flowers and avocados.

This ICD and the Netherlands are jointly working to make logistical flows for perishables more sustainable, for example, by transporting refrigerated goods via rail and ship.

The transition from air to maritime freight is already becoming evident at this ICD.

Horticultural sector

The Royal couple will visit a Dutch horticultural business that is working on sustainable and responsible production.

It is also investing in a healthier and more sustainable local ecosystem, and provides childcare and education for its employees’ children.

Afternoon

In the afternoon, the King and Queen will take part in a thematic session on climate change, which will focus on water, climate action and security in Kenya and the wider East African region.

Civil society and defence organisations, knowledge institutions and government agencies will present their projects and innovations.

Climate change is affecting the availability, distribution and quality of water resources in the region.

This presents challenges in terms of human safety, security and wellbeing, economic stability and geopolitical relations.

Evening

As a token of appreciation for Kenya’s hospitality, the King and Queen will host a cultural programme.