Chaos erupted at the Ulinzi Sports Complex on June 29, 2025, when police fired tear gas to disperse rowdy fans after Nairobi United secured a historic 2-1 victory over Gor Mahia in the Mozzart Bet Cup.

• 2-1 win marks a significant achievement for Nairobi United.
• In attendance was Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja, a key stakeholder in the club.
• No injuries were reported despite the panic, highlighting past unrest at matches involving Gor Mahia.

On June 25, Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale demanded the government expedite investigations into violence and looting during protests across several counties, marking a 'dark day' for Kenya.

• The protests resulted in numerous incidents of looting and destruction, particularly in the Nairobi Central Business District.
• Duale emphasized the need for accountability, stating, “The perpetrators must face the law; the red line was crossed!”
• The unrest raised questions about the balance between the right to protest and lawful behavior, alongside a discussion on police conduct.

Fred Matiang’i, former Interior Cabinet Secretary, has highlighted the leadership vacuum in Kenya amid growing unrest among Gen Z youth, criticising leaders for failing to take responsibility.

• June 29: Matiang’i delivered his remarks following a church service in Thika.
• Matiang’i, a Jubilee Party presidential aspirant, accused political leaders of inciting division instead of uniting to address youth concerns.
• He emphasized the need for immediate action, stating, “You don’t need rocket science... to know that the country is headed in the wrong direction.”

The Kenyan government has threatened to arrest individuals involved in fraudulent activities targeting the Social Health Authority (SHA) Fund, as revealed by Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale.

• Fraudulent schemes include misrepresenting outpatient visits as inpatient claims and unnecessary hospital admissions.
• Aden Duale warned that facilities found guilty would face shutdowns and prosecution.
• Perturbing activities involve patients sharing access codes for fraudulent claims, and hospitals filing claims for ghost patients.

President William Ruto is set to depart for official visits to Spain and the United Kingdom today, focusing on development financing and strategic partnerships.

• He will attend the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development in Seville, advocating for multilateralism to combat issues like extreme poverty and climate change.
• During his UK visit, he will sign a renewed Kenya-UK Strategic Partnership 2025-2030, targeting to double trade by 2030 and mobilizing up to £1.5 billion in new investments.
• President Ruto will also co-chair high-level sessions and witness the establishment of a regional underwriting hub by Lloyd's of London in Nairobi.