The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) announced its intention to form a technical team to collaborate with the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) to implement a broad-based agreement from March 8, aiming to fast-track a shared political agenda and support engagement with the Kenya Kwanza administration. This decision followed an ODM Central Committee meeting. However, this collaboration has caused internal rifts within ODM, with Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma publicly demanding the immediate resignation of Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna from his roles as Senate Minority Leader and Secretary-General of ODM, accusing him of causing party division. Additionally, Saboti Member of Parliament Caleb Amisi has threatened to abandon ODM in the 2027 General Election if the party continues cooperating with President William Ruto's Kenya Kwanza administration, expressing dismay over emerging political realignments.

The Kenya Kwanza coalition faces significant internal tensions as unmet expectations grow among its members. President William Ruto's leadership is questioned, as highlighted by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's announcement to withhold the identity of the preferred presidential candidate until closer to the 2027 elections to avoid sabotage. Additionally, cabinet secretary Hassan Joho's campaigning at the Coast has raised debates about his impact on Ruto's re-election bid. These developments indicate a precarious situation for the coalition as it approaches the upcoming elections.

Economist Leslie Dwight Mensah of the Institute for Fiscal Studies has warned that African economies are under threat from the new U.S. tariff war, with the impact varying based on the scale of trade relationships and potentially eliminating some export trade. Simultaneously, US President Donald Trump's new tariffs, or extra taxes on imported goods, are threatening to increase prices for American consumers. While some major trading partners have seen tariff rates reduced, other countries like Canada face significant increases, potentially impacting the cost of various products. This comes as U.S. budget airlines, including Spirit and Southwest, are already struggling for survival and taking drastic measures like pilot layoffs and flight reductions amidst rising costs and shrinking markets.

Airtel Kenya recently introduced and then quickly rolled back a 'Home Wi-Fi' management feature within its My Airtel app, designed to allow users to add and manage 5G Smart Connect routers, with manual onboarding proving successful. Meanwhile, Safaricom's 5G router stock, including Huawei H155-382 and Nokia Gateway 2 models, is largely depleted on Masoko, following a price drop to KES 2,999 and expanding 5G coverage in the country. In a related development, PayPal is set to discontinue its PayPal-MobileMoney.com portal for M-PESA transfers by August 16, 2025, requiring Kenyan users to transition to the dedicated PayPal mini-app within the M-PESA Super App for all future transactions.

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party has publicly endorsed its alliance with the government and moved to unify dissenting factions. This decision was made during a meeting of the party's Central Management Committee, presided over by Raila Odinga. The ODM party announced its continued support for the Kenya Kwanza government, citing an agreement aimed at fostering stability. However, Edwin Sifuna, Secretary General of the ODM party, appears to have shifted his stance regarding the proposed agreement between UDA and ODM, while student leaders from various universities in Kenya have voiced criticism against the party.

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Swarup Rajan Mishra, owner of Mediheal Hospital, has publicly denied any wrongdoing or criminal conduct regarding organ transplants performed at his facility. Dr. Swarup Mishra, founder of Mediheal Group of Hospitals, strongly refuted allegations linking the hospital to organ trafficking during a live broadcast on KTN News Kenya. He further clarified that no Kenyan kidney was exported from the country, stating that foreign patients receiving kidney transplants in Kenya brought their own organs, addressing accusations amidst an ongoing investigation.

The 2025 National School Games officially kicked off in Kakamega, Kenya, with the Director General for Basic Education, Dr. Elyas Abdi, emphasizing integrity and the use of digital registration via KEMIS to prevent legal disputes. This week-long event hosts over 5,300 learners and 1,000 teachers from across Kenya. Musingu High School, known as the Scorpions, secured a decisive 5-1 victory over Moi High School Mbiruri, while Agai Mixed Secondary School defeated Garissa High School 9-1. The competition is particularly significant as Kenya is hosting the regional FEASSSA games, meaning all semi-finalists will qualify for the East Africa contest.