May 10, 2024: Top news events to look out for today

Here is what you need to know to get up to speed with today's happenings.

Continued rains

The weatherman on Thursday announced continued rains in multiple regions today.

In a statement, the Kenya Met Department stated that the continued rains will hit select parts of Western Kenya, Rift Valley, Central Highlands, Lake Victoria Basin, North Coast, and offshore.

The weatherman subsequently called for vigilance and adequate preparations.

"Continued rainfall across multiple regions. Isolated heavy rain is likely in some parts of Western Kenya, Rift Valley, Central Highlands, Lake Victoria Basin, North Coast, and Offshore on Thursday 9th and Friday 10th May. Stay safe and prepared!" the statement read in parts.

National Tree Growing Day

President William Ruto is today expected to lead the country in celebrating the National Tree Growing Day and remembering Kenyans who died from floods.

Addressing the country on Wednesday, Ruto urged Kenyans to come together and plant trees to mitigate the effects of climate in honour of the flood victims. He stated that the holiday will see the launch of an extensive tree-planting program to plant at least 200 million trees.

"We have set aside this day as part of the commemorative efforts of those we have lost in the floods and it will be marked with a major tree-planting exercise aimed at mitigating climate change," the Head of State said.

"If it will be possible, we should plant at least 200 million trees on Friday and work towards improving our environment."