The Online Kenyan

Police in Eldoret arrested two suspects in connection with the murder of a 26-year-old woman whose body was found in a gunny sack. The victim was discovered in Eldoret, and authorities moved swiftly to make arrests in the case. Separately, families of four missing men MacMilan Kiarie, Michael Oloo, Evans Otieno, and Abdul marched through Nairobi demanding their release or appearance in court. In another related development, mothers in Nairobi called on Inspector General Kanja to account for the disappearance of their children, highlighting ongoing concerns about missing persons in the capital.

Peter Munya, Party of National Unity (PNU) leader, has branded former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua a 'bully,' citing his alleged dictatorial leadership tendencies and disrespectful language as detrimental to Opposition unity. Munya accused Gachagua of using 'bully' tactics that threaten opposition unity ahead of the 2027 General Election. This follows earlier attacks by Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen, who strongly refuted allegations by Gachagua regarding the diversion of eCitizen funds and dismissed claims of Gachagua's supposed influence as a 'Rift Valley Kingpin'. MPs have also voiced grave concerns over a surge in ethnic profiling and inflammatory political rhetoric, warning it could jeopardize national unity.

The National Assembly's Committee on Education has commenced a thorough review of several proposed Bills to overhaul Kenya's education sector, aligning with recommendations from the Presidential Working Party on Education Reform. Parliament is also reviewing legislation to overhaul university and college funding following President William Ruto's directive to make public tertiary education free. Meanwhile, HELB has opened applications for its 2026/27 Jielimishe Loan, offering up to Ksh600,000 for salaried learners.

President William Ruto has ordered private security firms nationwide to comply with the government-approved minimum wage and remit statutory deductions. This follows his earlier order to all government agencies to stop using the terms 'watchmen' and 'guards' for private security officers, deeming them disrespectful and colonial. The orders apply to all government institutions and public offices. Private security guards in Kenya have been demanding improved wages, better working conditions, and professional recognition, appealing directly to President Ruto for support. Cabinet Secretary Mudavadi separately hailed security guards' role in protecting democracy and the economy.

Kenyan Senators are opposing the planned tolling of the Rironi-Mau Summit Expressway, arguing it would impose unfair financial burdens on citizens. This comes as Nairobi's Outer Ring Road will experience a partial closure on Saturday, August 8, between 12 pm and 3 pm, to allow for the removal of an overhead gantry, affecting over 10 estates. A proposed law also seeks to create an independent agency, the Kenya Transportation Safety Board, to investigate transport accidents, potentially stripping this function from the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA).

Kenya's Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Renson Ingonga, has issued a stern warning against politicians incitement, intolerance and criminal gangs, vowing to pursue further arrests to uphold peace and the rule of law. The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) confirmed the arrest of Justin Kinyua Mwangi, a Kirinyaga-based blogger, for an alleged social media post containing hate speech and ethnic contempt. These actions mark an intensification of the government's crackdown on hate speech ahead of the 2027 General Election.

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has stated he will not engage in coalition talks with political parties that lack a solidified political base in the Mount Kenya region. Gachagua proposed an opposition unity strategy, likening it to a "hyena coalition" to challenge President Ruto in 2027, while also advising other opposition leaders to concentrate on strengthening their own political entities. Peter Munya, Party of National Unity (PNU) leader, accused Gachagua of being a "bully" whose confrontational style is hindering opposition unity ahead of the 2027 General Election.

A legal storm is brewing over the proposed registration of the Linda Mwananchi Party after the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties (ORPP) agreed to review its earlier decision rejecting the name, sparking accusations of unfairness from the original applicant. A new political party named 'LINDA' has been registered, creating a potential conflict with the Linda Mwananchi movement as both vie for political identity ahead of the 2027 General Election.