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ODM Secretary-General Edwin Sifuna has intensified his criticism of the Kenya Kwanza government, citing issues ranging from school safety to economic hardship and concerns over public health policy. National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula has strongly criticized young politicians for using funeral services as platforms to launch political attacks against senior leaders. The Orange Democratic Movement party has officially abandoned its 'Linda Ground' slogan and rebranded to 'ODM Tuko Tayari', with the decision announced by Party Chairperson Gladys Wanga during a consultative meeting in Nyanza.

Internal conflict is brewing within Rigathi Gachagua's Democracy for Citizen's Party (DCP), stemming from allegations of unilateral decision-making by Gachagua and a perceived politics of exclusion in the Mt Kenya region. Recent changes to National Assembly committees reveal the challenges faced by Kenya's broad-based government in managing coalition interests ahead of the next General Election. The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party faces a critical juncture as perceived political missteps by its leadership threaten its unity and future, with a Kisumu rally serving as a key test of party cohesion.

Eight students have been detained as investigations continue into a fire that killed 16 students at the Utumishi Girls Secondary School in Gilgil. Families have begun identifying some of the student bodies following the tragic fire, with DNA testing ongoing to identify those who were severely burned. Naivasha morgue was filled with grief and sorrow as parents identified the bodies of 16 students who tragically died in the fire. Meanwhile, a series of school arson incidents across Kenya has prompted calls for strengthened parenting, with the alarming trend raising significant concerns nationwide regarding student behavior and safety. The bravery of Cecilia Wanjiku is being remembered following the tragic fire incident.

Wachira Waruru, the Managing Director of Royal Media Services, has won the Stanbic Growth Open Golf Tournament at the prestigious Karen Golf and Country Club. Brian Akun from VET Lab Sports Club has been elected the new chairman of the Kenya Golf Union for the upcoming term. The 5th edition of the Faldo Junior Tour has commenced at the Vet Lab Sports Club, bringing together young golfers, with young golfers from six countries currently competing for top honors at the Faldo Junior Tour Championship.

Tensions are rising as Kenyan doctors demand full disclosure from the government regarding an alleged US-funded Ebola quarantine facility planned for Laikipia County. Kenyan doctors and health workers are opposing the establishment of an Ebola quarantine and treatment center in Laikipia County. The United States and Kenya are seeking solutions to a dispute regarding the construction of an Ebola quarantine facility. Meanwhile, Kenya has intensified screening measures for travelers to prevent the potential entry of Ebola virus infections and strengthened its border surveillance measures to prevent the entry of the Ebola virus.

Kenya has significantly enhanced its preparedness measures against Ebola and other public health threats, establishing a dedicated isolation center at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA). Kenya's Public Health and Professional Standards Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni reviewed Ebola preparedness and containment measures at JKIA, where Gate 16 has been designated specifically for passengers arriving from Ebola high-risk countries. Kenya is strengthening screening measures at JKIA to prevent the entry of Ebola from high-risk countries. The Prime CS announced Kenya is preparing to enhance its Ebola preparedness by establishing nearly 16 intervention centres across the country.

The Finance Bill 2026 has sparked debate in Kenya as it proposes significant tax increases to raise approximately Sh120 billion amid persistent cost of living pressures. Mitumba traders in Kenya are advocating for a 5% presumptive tax on imported second-hand clothing, presenting their proposal to the National Assembly's Finance Committee as part of the Finance Bill 2026 public participation. Kenya's annual inflation has climbed to 6.7% in May 2026, a significant increase from 5.6% in April 2026, driven by food, transport and fuel costs. The National Assembly Finance Committee is grappling with misinformation surrounding the Finance Bill 2026, as false claims about tax measures are misleading the public.

The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has launched investigations into deaths and shootings that occurred during recent fuel protests across Kenya. IPOA is investigating multiple deaths and an officer-involved shooting that occurred during the nationwide fuel price protests on May 18 to 19. The Cabinet Secretary for Public Service Geoffrey Ruku has warned that state agencies failing to adopt the new Human Resource Information System (HRIS) risk having their salary payments frozen, amid broader civil servant policy enforcement.