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President William Ruto has reassigned two Principal Secretaries, swapping roles between the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife. Prof. Julius Bitok was moved from the Basic Education docket to lead the Tourism ministry. This marks a significant shake-up in the government's administrative structure. The reshuffle affects two key ministries and represents a cabinet-level adjustment in the Ruto administration.

The World Bank met with officials from Kenya's National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) Project to review its progress and address challenges, particularly concerns over delayed Ksh25,000 payments to beneficiaries. The Auditor-General separately identified significant revenue shortfalls in the Affordable Housing Levy collection, with the Kenya Revenue Authority failing to onboard all eligible taxpayers. This comes as lawmakers scrutinize the Finance Bill, 2026. The Central Organisation of Trade Unions also insists that enhanced National Social Security Fund deductions remain valid despite ongoing legal uncertainties surrounding the NSSF Act, 2013.

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has announced a 45-day political conclave to build consensus for a single opposition presidential candidate in the 2027 General Election, asserting his own presidential bid remains active. Despite a recent High Court ruling upholding his impeachment, allies of Gachagua assert that his influence in the Mt Kenya region remains strong and unaffected for the upcoming 2027 presidential election. The High Court has upheld parliamentary impeachment proceedings against Gachagua, a ruling expected to significantly influence Kenyan opposition politics ahead of the next election. Gachagua plans to appeal to the Court of Appeal following the High Court decision, having labeled the impeachment process a "constitutional coup."

Kenya's Opposition and lawyers are challenging the recent verdict regarding the ouster of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, citing significant flaws in the legal proceedings. High-profile court rulings concerning the impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua have ignited significant legal and constitutional debates. The Daily Nation newspaper, through its Darubini analysis column, is scrutinizing the recent court decision concerning deputy president Rigathi Gachagua, posing the question of its fairness.

The Kenyan Senate is set to appeal a High Court ruling that awarded Sh50 million to former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua for an infringement of his right to a fair trial. Deputy President Gachagua has strongly criticized this court ruling that ordered him to pay shillings 50 million as compensation, and he has officially refused to comply with this decision. Speaker Amason Kingi has defended the Senate's impeachment proceedings against Deputy President Gachagua, asserting that the process was conducted properly despite a recent High Court finding. Oburu Odinga, ODM Party leader, has dismissed Deputy President Gachagua's medical explanation as an afterthought, arguing this explanation should not be used to justify compensation related to impeachment proceedings.

County budget transparency in Kenya has reached a five-year high in 2025, with an average score of 65 points, indicating improved public access to information and accountability mechanisms. A separate report reveals that while Kenyan counties have improved budget information transparency, many still fail to provide sufficient details for public scrutiny and accountability. After extensive negotiations, Kenya's Senate and National Assembly have reached a deal allocating Sh428 billion to counties, resolving differences over the equitable share of national revenue.

The European Commission has ordered Meta to grant competitors' AI chatbots free access to WhatsApp, pending an antitrust investigation into the tech giant's decision to block third-party AI providers. Separately, Anthropic has released a powerful AI tool, Claude Fable 5, to the public, despite earlier concerns that a similar version, Claude Mythos, was too powerful for general access. Additionally, May 2026 was the world's second-warmest May on record, with Western Europe experiencing an unusually early heatwave, according to the European Union's climate monitoring service.

The Olkaria Green Energy Park in Kenya has officially been designated a Customs Controlled Area, unlocking significant tax and customs incentives for investors. Meanwhile, Car & General has launched a new LPG-powered Piaggio Ape NXT+ LPG three-wheeler in Kenya, offering a potentially cost-effective and environmentally friendly transport solution for operators. Additionally, Kenyan-founded technology distributor Mitsumi Distribution has announced its expansion into India, Iraq, and Morocco to capitalize on increasing demand for digital infrastructure, cloud computing, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence solutions.

Kenyan lifestyle content creator Murugi Munyi has publicly endorsed medically guided weight loss programs after a lifelong struggle with her weight, describing it as a "new lease on life." Kenyan digital influencer Diana Marua posted a tribute to her husband, musician Bahati, addressing their delayed wedding amid public scrutiny. Separately, Kenyan content creators Mokaya, Mjaka Mfine, and Malcolm have addressed social media rumors claiming they were banned from entering Tanzania following satirical videos about President Samia Suluhu Hassan.