The government has ordered public universities to cut fees from September 1, aligning with a new student funding model. President Ruto signed the Conflict of Interest Bill into law to intensify the anti-corruption fight. Meanwhile, Kenya plans talks with Tanzania over new trade restrictions impacting Kenyan businesses, even as Kenya and Uganda inked eight new trade deals. In corporate news, EABL’s profit grew to 12.2 billion shillings, while the Auditor General flagged 21 million shillings paid by EPRA for vehicles still on the assembly line.

Kenyan music drama continues as Otile Brown, Bien, and KRG the Don publicly clash over Otile's manager's exit, with KRG urging support for Otile. Meanwhile, Maureen Kabu addressed incest allegations amid the Kabu's divorce, and Embakasi East MP Babu Owino shared views on marriage. Separately, Baba Talisha's second wife revealed their love story and her decision about having no more children.

President Ruto and DP Kindiki face scrutiny over alleged "handout" programs, as the IEBC states it cannot facilitate MP recalls due to a lack of legal framework. ODM leadership affirms unity amid internal rifts over their pact with the Kenya Kwanza government, while Raila Odinga pressures Ruto to implement their March MoU. Meanwhile, internal rifts deepen within Kenya Kwanza, and the National Assembly approves committee reshuffles.

Harambee Stars are set to debut as CHAN co-hosts with Tanzania and Uganda, with their first match against DR Congo in Nairobi. Coach Benni McCarthy has made three squad changes due to injuries, including forward Mohammed Bajaber. SuperSport will broadcast all matches. Meanwhile, Naivasha is set to host a major regional E-Sports tournament, and Ruiru Sports Club will hold its inaugural golf series.

Sun King has secured a 20.1 billion Kenyan Shillings securitisation deal to expand off-grid solar access for 1.4 million low-income Kenyan households and businesses. Separately, phishing is now Africa's leading cyber threat, according to ESET, while HAVAÍC secured 25 million US Dollars for its African Innovation Fund.

A wall collapse in Westlands sparked rescue efforts as KRA announced a sugar levy collection plan for 2025. This comes as the opposition warns of contaminated sugar entering the market, potentially alongside higher unga prices if rice imports lag. The government has banned tobacco imports and is tightening laws with graphic warnings, citing rising cancer cases. Meanwhile, new university fee cuts aim to ease financial burdens, and the Education Ministry plans to include all private schools in senior secondary placement under CBC.