Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has warned Kenyans to ignore “prophets of violence” ahead of the 2027 General Election, assuring them of the government's commitment to peace and stability.

• Kindiki emphasized that the price of a 2kg packet of unga has dropped from KSh250 to KSh140 and KSh150, with aims to reduce it below KSh100.
• Key figure: Kithure Kindiki, Deputy President of Kenya.
• The government has allocated Sh800 million to compensate those affected by the construction of the Kibwezi–Mutomo–Kitui road.

President William Ruto met with leaders from Siaya County, including Governor James Orengo, to discuss government support for local development projects.

• The government will invest KSh1 billion in blue economy infrastructure, with KSh600 million allocated for Usenge Pier.
• African Export-Import Bank will inject KSh20 billion to revitalize the cotton industry, creating jobs for farmers.
• The government will construct 16 markets for KSh2.5 billion and connect 16,000 households to electricity through an investment of KSh1.6 billion.

On June 5, Ngunjiri Wambugu, former Nyeri Town MP, disclosed the reasons behind his falling out with former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, citing conflicting ideologies and leadership styles.

• Wambugu criticized Gachagua's claim that the Democracy for Citizens' Party (DCP) would dominate the Mount Kenya region, stating, "We are not together. I don’t agree with him on principle."
• Key figures involved include Rigathi Gachagua and the Jubilee Party, which Wambugu believes still holds political weight.
• Wambugu lambasted Gachagua's strategy as undemocratic, recalling how he campaigned for President William Ruto during the lead-up to the 2022 general elections.

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula has raised concerns about the economic impact of escalating tensions between India and Pakistan on Kenya, particularly on its tea export sector.

• Kenya exported **206.27 million kilograms** of tea to Pakistan last year, valued at **Ksh 70 billion**.
• Moses Wetang'ula met with Ibrar Hussain Khan, the High Commissioner of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to Kenya, to discuss the situation.
• The ongoing conflict is rooted in the Kashmir boundary dispute and poses risks to vulnerable populations such as women and children.

President William Ruto of Kenya has led the nation in mourning the recent death of former Zambian President Edgar Lungu, who passed away on June 5 at the age of 68.

• Edgar Lungu was undergoing treatment in South Africa at the time of his death.
• President Ruto expressed condolences to the family and people of Zambia, recognizing Lungu as a committed leader.
• Prior to his passing, Lungu had previously undergone throat surgery and faced health challenges, including a narrowing of the oesophagus.