President William Ruto received the credentials of six new envoys to Kenya at State House, Nairobi, on Wednesday.

• Six new diplomats include ambassadors from Bangladesh, Sierra Leone, Rwanda, South Sudan, Singapore, and the Dominican Republic.
• Ambassador Chiranjib Sarker previously served as Deputy High Commissioner to India.
• President Ruto urged the new envoys to promote their national interests and strengthen bonds of friendship with Kenya, stating, “I accept your letters of credence…”

The Kenyan government is set to transition all its departments to a new digital system known as the F2 system, aimed at creating a paperless public service for improved efficiency.

• The F2 system is designed to streamline workflow and enhance service delivery through electronic document management.
• The announcement was made by William Kabogo, the Cabinet Secretary for Information, Communication, and Digital Economy, on May 4.
• The initiative is supported by the Danish government, emphasizing transparency and accountability in service delivery.

The National Assembly approved President William Ruto’s seven nominees to the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), despite a High Court order issued on May 29 that bars their swearing-in due to ongoing legal challenges regarding the recruitment process.

• Seven nominees were endorsed, including Erastus Edung Ethekon as IEBC Chairperson.
• Key figures include George Murugara, chair of the Justice and Legal Affairs Committee, and Otiende Amollo, who highlighted the vetting process.
• Concerns were raised about the politicization of the nominations, with calls for respect and unity in electoral matters from Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah and others.

The Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) has initiated a nationwide mobilisation strategy following the cancellation of its planned launch at Kasarani Sports Centre. This move, led by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, aims to expand the party's influence ahead of the next elections.

• The party aims to identify a new private venue for its launch before the end of June 2025.
• Key figure: Cleophas Malala, DCP's Secretary General, tasked with finding the venue.
• DCP plans to recruit interim county coordinators and hold aspirant forums in all 47 counties to boost grassroots engagement.