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East African rights groups have condemned recent remarks by Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan that target young people, warning that such rhetoric could legitimize state violence and repression. Meanwhile, Members of the National Assembly Committee on Administration and Internal Security have expressed shock and dismay over the deplorable living and working conditions at the General Service Unit camp in Mombasa. Separately, President William Ruto appointed Justice Mohamed Warsame to the Supreme Court of Kenya following parliamentary approval.

US President Donald Trump has predicted a swift end to the conflict in Iran, stating that a US proposal to resolve the standoff is still being considered by Tehran. The proposal reportedly ends the conflict but leaves key demands regarding Iran's nuclear program and the Strait of Hormuz unresolved. This comes as the European Union has agreed to a watered-down version of its landmark artificial intelligence rules, delaying enforcement for high-risk AI systems until December 2, 2027.

The Political Parties Disputes Tribunal has halted the implementation of any disciplinary outcomes by the Orange Democratic Movement regarding Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, who faces potential removal as Secretary-General. Faced with a legacy of flawed elections and declining candidate confidence, ODM has announced plans to overhaul its party primaries to ensure fairness and transparency. Separately, Embakasi East MP Babu Owino and Siaya Governor James Orengo have accused police and hired goons of targeting supporters of their ODM Linda Mwanachi faction in Kisumu.

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has pledged enhanced security measures in Kitui County following recent deadly attacks. He assured residents that government security agencies have been directed to bolster their efforts to prevent further violence. In a separate development, Embu town residents are expressing growing concern over a recent surge in crime, citing a perceived breakdown in law and order. Meanwhile, leaders from the Linda Mwananchi organization have called upon Inspector General of Police Japheth Koome to halt the ongoing arrests of young people, highlighting tensions between police and local communities.

Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has announced that the recent fuel shortage has been resolved, attributing it to an administrative and technical hitch. However, Kenyans across the country, particularly in Nairobi and other major towns, had expressed widespread frustration over persistent fuel shortages with many petrol stations running dry. This situation had significantly impacted the private sector in April, as escalating fuel prices influenced by the Middle East conflict led to increased business expenses and a downturn in consumer spending. Meanwhile, Information and Communication Technology Cabinet Secretary Eliud Owalo had stated that there was adequate fuel supply despite the public complaints.

A widespread fuel shortage is currently affecting several towns across Kenya, with Nairobi experiencing the most severe impact. Motorists are facing long queues and some stations are running dry, creating significant disruption. Matatu operators from the Mwiki route staged a protest in the Nairobi CBD on Wednesday, May 6, disrupting public transport and citing ongoing extortion, insecurity, and interference from unknown groups. The Kenyan government is actively working to resolve the fuel supply issue.

Kenya's Principal Secretary for Public Health and Professional Standards, Mary Muthoni, has been elected as the new Chairperson of the African Permanent and Principal Secretaries for Health during a high-level meeting in Brazzaville focused on cross-border health security. Healthcare workers in Kenya are experiencing alarmingly high rates of burnout, characterized by profound physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion due to chronic workplace stress, negatively impacting patient care. On International Midwives Day, a critical shortage of midwives and nurses in Kenya was highlighted, with calls for urgent government intervention. Kenya, in collaboration with KEMRI, has also launched the TRACE project to investigate the impact of aflatoxins on child health, exacerbated by climate change.

The Ministry of Education is launching a new real-time digital system within the next month to tackle persistent textbook shortages affecting Kenya's Competency-Based Education (CBE) curriculum. The government is also implementing a policy shift to increase student enrollment in the country's top-performing national and extra-county schools. A report by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics reveals a surge in demand for specific health science courses at the Kenya Medical Training College, with enrollment figures highlighting most preferred diploma and certificate programs. Meanwhile, KMTC issued a stern warning about a fraudulent letter circulating on social media falsely claiming to offer assistance with admission letter replacements, course changes, transfers, and deferrals.