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The second contingent of over 200 Kenyan police officers has returned home from Haiti, successfully concluding their deployment with the Multinational Security Support Mission. A batch of 215 Kenyan officers arrived back in Nairobi on Tuesday evening. Meanwhile, Chad is preparing to take over their role in a restructured security mission. Additionally, Kenya's Principal Secretary Steve Isaboke met with the European Commission to discuss strengthening digital cooperation between Kenya and the EU. Separately, the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has issued a warning about fake recruitment messages circulating online, coinciding with the rollout of major road projects across the country.

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has publicly defended President William Ruto against critics labeling him 'unpresidential', urging them to focus on their own agendas rather than personal attacks. Kindiki has also declared a firm stance against the opposition, vowing to dismantle their 'lies and propaganda' and confront them 'eyeball to eyeball'. This comes as a coalition of Kenyan civil society, faith, and governance groups strongly criticized President William Ruto over allegedly 'reckless remarks' and a significant increase in the State House budget amidst a harsh economic climate. At the same time, President William Ruto and former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i have traded sharp political barbs, escalating a growing feud that includes personal remarks about eating habits and physical appearance.

Tiaty Member of Parliament (MP) William Kamket and his wife, first Data Commissioner Immaculate Kassait, are grieving the loss of their 13-year-old son, Bill Ballot, who passed away on Tuesday, March 17. President William Ruto has sent his condolences to the grieving couple on the passing of their son, Bill Ballot Kassait Junior. The young boy passed away on Tuesday, March 17.

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has issued a stern warning to opposition leaders against persistent attacks on President Ruto, urging them to focus on policy alternatives instead. President William Ruto has also strongly denounced leaders promoting tribal politics, stating they have no place in Kenya and emphasizing his administration's commitment to unity and development. Meanwhile, former Jubilee Party member Fred Matiang'i, a presidential hopeful, has urged former party members to return, emphasizing the party's efforts to regain its influence ahead of the 2027 general election.

President William Ruto used profanity and personal attacks against opposition leaders during a development tour in Bungoma County on March 17, 2027. His remarks included body-shaming and unpresidential language directed at political rivals. The Standard newspaper published an editorial titled "The Bold Standard: Unpresidential" criticizing the President's actions and pronouncements. Leaders from the Linda Mwananchi brigade, including Babu and Orengo, strongly criticized President William Ruto and Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua for what they described as unethical and unbecoming public outbursts.

East Africa Legislative Assembly lawmaker Winnie Odinga has announced her intention to vie for the ODM deputy party leader position. She has been endorsed by Nairobi ODM delegates to serve as deputy party leader alongside Dr Oburu Oginga, signaling a potential unity move within the Orange Democratic Movement. However, the party faces an internal crisis as a faction plans a parallel National Delegates Convention on March 27, the same day the Political Parties Tribunal is set to rule on the legality of the party's current leadership and the planned NDC.

SBM Bank Kenya has launched the Busara Banking App, a digital platform designed to teach children about saving, spending, and financial responsibility. This initiative targets youth financial literacy at an early age. Ndovu Wealth Limited has launched the Kibaba Multi-Asset Special Fund, providing Kenyans with diversified global exposure for offshore investment opportunities among local investors. An analysis piece highlights that while Kenya boasts high financial inclusion, young Kenyans struggle with wealth creation due to a lack of financial discipline, not access, emphasizing the shift from knowing about financial products to adopting consistent saving and investing habits.

Sibling rivalry is heating up in the Lake Region Term One schools championships as Kisii School, Cardinal Otunga Mosocho, and Nyambaria Boys battle for the Rugby 15s trophy starting today at Maseno School. Meanwhile, the Nyanza Region Secondary School Term One games also kick off today at Maseno School, with powerhouse teams Kisumu Day, St Mary's Yala, and Nyakach Girls aiming for victory in hockey, rugby, and basketball respectively. Additionally, the Western Region school games in Vihiga County are set to be a high-stakes competition as six national champions vie to defend their titles and qualify for the KSSSA National Term One games in Kisumu from April 7-11.

Senegal's football authorities are set to appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport after their Africa Cup of Nations title was controversially stripped on Tuesday. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) stripped Senegal of their AFCON title won in January, declaring Morocco the champions following a late protest by Senegalese players during the final match on January 18, 2026. Fans have described the stripping of Senegal's title as a 'disgrace for Africa', with the appeal representing Senegal's challenge to what they deem an unjust ruling.