Here is what you need to know to keep up to speed with today’s happenings.

Mothers’ Day Celebrations

Mother’s Day will be observed today, Sunday, May 11, 2025. It is celebrated every year on the second Sunday of May across the world.

The modern version of Mother’s Day finds its roots in early 20th-century America. It was championed by Anna Jarvis, who held the first official celebration in 1908 in West Virginia to honour her late mother and recognise the sacrifices that mothers make for their children.

Inspired by her efforts, U.S. President Woodrow Wilson officially declared the second Sunday of May as Mother’s Day in 1914.

Mother’s Day goes beyond just giving gifts or cards; it’s a heartfelt tribute to the irreplaceable role that mothers play in shaping families and communities. Kenyans are, therefore, expected to celebrate their mothers in different ways.

World Relays

World Athletics Relays that started on Saturday, May 10, 2025, in Guangzhou, China, will enter its second and final day today, Sunday, May 11.

The Kenya mixed 4 by 400 meters relay team of Kevin Kipkorir, Mercy Chebet, David Sanayek and Mercy Adongo on Saturday qualified for the World Athletics Championship in Tokyo following outstanding results at the event.

They were joined by the men’s 4 by 400m relay team of Zablon Ekwam, Boniface Mweresa, Brian Onyari and Kevin Kipkorir.

The Kenya mixed 4 by 400m relay team  secured their place with one of the fastest times after they finished third in the first heat of the qualifying round won by Belgium with a World lead of 3 minutes 11.83 seconds followed by Australia with an Area record of 3 minutes 12.34 seconds.

The Kenyan team clocked a season best of 3 minutes 13.41 seconds which also sealed their place in tomorrow’s  World relay final.

The men’s 4x400m team will launch their bid today, with the finals of all the events also scheduled for the same day.

Politicians in churches

Political figures are expected to flock to different churches across the country to worship.

As per the norm, the politicians are expected to take to the church pulpit to make various remarks on the current state of the nation, with President William Ruto’s most recent nomination of the Independent Electoral Commission (IEBC) Chairperson and the commission members expected to dominate from the leaders allied to the opposition.