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On the radar: Thugge to appear before MPs over printing of new currency notes

Key events and activities happening today.

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by FELIX KIPKEMOI

News21 August 2024 - 05:55
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In Summary


  • Thugge recently revealed that Kenya has contracted a German firm to print new notes.
  • This is after the UK-based firm De La Rue ended its operations in the country.

Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) Governor Kamau Thugge is scheduled to meet MPs today.

He will appear at the National Assembly's Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning to respond to questions over the printing of new currency notes.

Thugge recently revealed that Kenya has contracted a German firm to print new notes.

This is after the UK-based firm De La Rue ended its operations in the country.

Gigiri jailbreak

Security officers are today expected to continue with the probe into the circumstances that led to 13 suspects escaping from Gigiri police station.

Police have arrested a woman they believe aided their escape.

They intend to question her today as the search for the escapees heightens.

Gachagua to attend funeral service

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua will attend the funeral mass of a brother and sister-in-law of Kiambu Senator Karungo wa Thang'wa.

The service will be held at Mitahato Primary School grounds, Ngewa in Githunguri.

Recruiting agencies

Labour Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua will hold talks with private recruitment agencies.

The meeting is centered on improving the recruitment process and accessing high-quality jobs.

It will be held at KICC.

Greening Kenya’s Justice System

Chief Justice Martha Koome is set to preside over the launch of the Strategic Guiding Framework for Greening Kenya’s Justice System and Dissemination of Research Findings.

It covers theories, frameworks, elements and practice imperatives for greening the justice system.

The event will happen at Safari park Hotel, Nairobi.

Gaitho case

A Nairobi court will today issue directions on a case in which social media influencer Francis Gaitho is charged with cyber harassment.

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