The Wiper Democratic Movement, led by former Vice President Kalonzo Musyoka, has officially rebranded to the Wiper Patriotic Front (WPF) as announced by the Registrar of Political Parties, Ann Nderitu, through a gazette notice.

• There is a seven-day window for public objections to the name change.
• The party has undergone multiple rebranding phases since its inception in 2006.
• The name change is aimed at engaging youth voters, honoring those lost in recent protests.

The Kenyan government has announced the waiver of medical bills for all patients injured during recent protests, including KSh 815,805 owed for Boniface Mwangi Kariuki, a hawker shot during the unrest.

• KSh 815,805 in medical bills waived by the government
• Aden Duale, Health Cabinet Secretary, leads the initiative
• The waiver comes after protests on June 17 and June 25 resulted in injuries and heightened calls for police accountability

MP Oscar Sudi has endorsed the directive by Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen allowing police to use lethal force during attacks on police stations, following violent protests over the controversial 2024 Finance Bill.

• At least ten Kenyans died during the protests on June 25, 2025.
• Oscar Sudi criticized groups for hijacking peaceful protests and emphasized the need for firm resistance against assaults on police.
• Sudi expressed concern about the erosion of respect for authority, stating that “storming police stations” must not go unchecked.