The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has begun migrating its systems to a new digital infrastructure, sparking concerns among Kenyans just two years before the 2027 general elections.

• The voter verification portal is undergoing scheduled maintenance, affecting access to voter credentials for 22,120,458 voters.
• Concerns have been raised by the public regarding the timing of this upgrade amidst ongoing transitions within the commission.
• IEBC reassured that all voter information remains intact and requested the public to watch for official updates to avoid misinformation.

A man was arrested in Kirinyaga for impersonating a police officer, leading to the recovery of various government items.

• Two police smoke jackets, two jungle green trousers, and a replica firearm were among the items seized.
• Arrested by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), he led officers to his residence in Thika.
• The suspect faces potential charges under Kenyan Penal Code Section 324, which could result in up to seven years in prison for possession of government items without authority.

Kenya Police FC is poised for a significant financial boost following the announcement by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) of increased participation fees for its interclub competitions.

• Ksh12.9 million is the participation fee each represented team will earn simply for qualifying.
• CAF President Dr Patrice Motsepe announced the fee increase during a press briefing in Rabat, Morocco.
• This year's fee has doubled from USD 50,000 to USD 100,000 (approximately Ksh12.9 million), easing financial strains on clubs traveling across the continent.