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The Commission of Administrative Justice (CAJ) has ordered the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) to release snakebite death data from 2022 to the present, threatening prosecution for non-compliance. Authorities at the Namanga One Stop Border Post have seized a live python that was being transported from Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, to Kenya, concealed in a box falsely declared as motor vehicle spare parts. The Kenya Coast Guard Service has trained 40 fishers in Kwale County on crucial maritime safety skills to improve safety at sea.

Members of the National Assembly are demanding answers from the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) regarding alleged irregular voter transfers within the voter register, particularly affecting voters in Nairobi. MPs are also questioning new music and audio-visual tariffs proposed for 2026-2028, raising concerns about potential legal challenges and the financial burden on businesses and public institutions. Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has praised the Gen Z-led Tukokadi voter registration drive, highlighting the significant impact of social media activist Allan Ademba.

Kenya's National Treasury has announced significant progress on the Nairobi-Mombasa Expressway Public Private Partnership (PPP) tender, with a transaction advisor expected to be selected by April 30. The Commission on Administrative Justice has ordered Kenya Railways Corporation Managing Director Mainga to release specific information regarding a level crossing near Kitale town within 21 days, or face prosecution over visibility diamond records. The Kenyan government has launched major reforms along the Northern Corridor to significantly improve trade efficiency and security, targeting fewer than five roadblocks and faster security response times.

KCB Volleyball has secured a spot in the African Women's Volleyball Championship final after defeating fellow Kenyan side Kenya Pipeline in a thrilling semi-final match. Volleyball champions KCB are also set to face a West African club in an upcoming tournament, marking a significant continental clash. Meanwhile, Kenya's Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) men's volleyball team is set to secure 5th place at the African Volleyball Championships in Cairo.

A Kenyan family from Homa Bay County is desperately seeking assistance to locate Richard Ouma, a 30-year-old man who has gone missing in Russia. His disappearance comes amidst reports of Kenyans being stranded in the country. Another family is also appealing to the Kenyan government for help in locating their relative, Richard Ouma, who is reportedly stranded in Russia. Additionally, a family from Homa Bay is appealing for help after their son disappeared in Russia while seeking employment, as multiple Kenyan families face similar challenges with citizens stranded abroad.

Kenya's export sector faces a significant threat from the ongoing Middle East conflict, potentially jeopardizing trade valued at KSh 164 billion. During an engagement in Italy, President William Ruto highlighted the growing strategic importance of trade routes amidst escalating tensions around the Strait of Hormuz. Separately, delays along Kenya's Northern Corridor are raising concerns about its position as a dominant regional trade gateway.

Protests erupted in Garissa and Narok counties on Tuesday as residents and students demanded justice following two separate deaths. Residents of Garissa are demanding a swift investigation following the fatal shooting of a taxi driver by police officers. Additionally, residents of Garissa took to the streets to protest the fatal shooting of Aden Mohamed Hassan, with the incident sparking anger and calls for accountability within the community.

A contingent of 150 Kenyan police officers has departed Haiti, marking a significant step in the phased drawdown of the Kenya-led Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission. Deputy Inspector General of the Administration Police Service Gilbert Masengeli visited Kenyan police officers in Haiti as the MSS mission enters its final drawdown phase. Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has revealed that 13 individuals who attacked Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi on April 8 in Kisumu have fled the country to neighboring nations.