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President William Ruto inspected the Kibera Soweto East Zone B Affordable Housing Project on Tuesday, reaffirming his administration's commitment to delivering modern, affordable housing in informal settlements. He vowed to press on with the affordable housing project, dismissing opposition and promising to improve the lives of Kenyans in informal settlements. Separately, Raila Odinga Jr has reportedly declared his support for President William Ruto's development plans for Kenya. At the same time, ten counties from the Frontier Counties Development Council are collaborating to strengthen their livestock sector and integrate it with peacebuilding and disaster resilience initiatives.

Kenya's Director of Public Prosecutions, Renson Ingonga, met with the Ambassador of Egypt to Kenya, Hatem Yousri Hosni, on Tuesday to discuss strengthening bilateral cooperation in criminal justice and prosecutorial services. This meeting comes as the United States has formally invited Kenya to join a multibillion-dollar critical minerals partnership, coinciding with Kenya's tender for the valuable Mrima Hill rare earth deposit. Meanwhile, the upcoming India-Africa Forum Summit in New Delhi marks a significant recalibration of strategic partnerships, focusing on trade, energy, and Global South cooperation.

The Kenya National Highways Authority has closed a section of the Iten-Kabarnet Road due to a landslide caused by heavy rainfall, coinciding with widespread flooding nationwide that is disrupting transport and straining infrastructure. Separately, transport on the Garissa-Mwingi Highway was disrupted Tuesday evening after suspected attackers ambushed a passenger bus near Ukasi in Kitui County, throwing stones that shattered the windscreen. At least seven people were killed in a suspected bandit attack in Kitui County on Saturday, intensifying fears and forcing residents to flee their homes in the remote region.

Justice Katwa Kigen faced scrutiny during his Supreme Court judge interview due to his perceived relationship with President William Ruto and his short tenure in the judiciary. A months-long stalemate between the Senate and the Council of Governors has officially ended, paving the way for governors to appear before Senate watchdog committees. Meanwhile, Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has cancelled his planned tour of London next month, remaining in Kenya to oversee nominations. These developments represent separate but significant moments in Kenya's political and judicial landscape, touching on executive influence over the judiciary, legislative oversight of county governments, and opposition political scheduling.

Chief Justice William Sergon is facing a panel from the Judicial Service Commission regarding the backlog of cases in Kericho. In a related legal development, a Nakuru High Court has postponed a murder case after ruling that a Kenya Defence Forces officer accused of killing his wife is unfit to stand trial due to mental health reasons. Separately, the High Court in Nakuru issued a stay of proceedings, preventing a military officer from appearing in court to face murder charges. Additionally, the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) conducted a raid on FKF headquarters at Kandanda House, seeking documents relevant to an ongoing probe.

NTV Kenya's Ed Tech Mondays series showcases various initiatives to enhance education through technology. The series highlights the use of innovative storytelling and creative tools to improve foundational literacy among young learners. It also covers how edtech is being utilized to enhance the instructional leadership skills of school leaders, aiming to improve educational outcomes through technology. Additionally, an initiative is underway to equip out-of-school girls in Coastal Kenya with vital digital skills, aiming to enhance their employability and economic independence.

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has successfully concluded its continuous voter registration exercise, registering over 1.8 million new voters. This marks the end of a significant period for political engagement in Kenya. In a separate political development, Raila Odinga Jr has reportedly declared his support for President William Ruto's development plans for Kenya. President William Ruto has also led the opening of an investment conference focused on the mining sector in Kenya.

The final contingent of Kenyan police officers has returned home from Haiti, successfully concluding their mission. Meanwhile, residents of Entashat village in Kajiado West are demanding the relocation of a nearby Kenya Defence Forces shooting range due to a surge in stray bullet incidents that have caused injuries. Cabinet Secretary Adebayo Duale met with Kenyan teachers' union leaders in an effort to avert planned industrial action, addressing grievances and de-escalating tensions that have threatened nationwide strikes.