President William Ruto has issued a stern warning to Kenyan health facilities, particularly Level 4 hospitals, that continue to charge citizens for outpatient services despite government funding for Universal Health Coverage (UHC). Speaking in Nairobi on Monday, August 4, Ruto vowed swift action against "rogue" facilities.

• The government has allocated Ksh21 billion for healthcare, including Ksh13 billion for Primary Health Care and Ksh8 billion for emergencies.
• President Ruto urged Kenyans to report facilities still charging fees for outpatient services.
• The government is streamlining operations by ending One-Time Password (OTP) authorizations, shifting to biometric health IDs or the Practice 360 app for approvals, with biometric registration available at Level 4, 5, and 6 facilities.

President William Ruto has nominated Dr. Amani Yuda Komora as the new chairperson and Angeline Yiamiton Siparo as a member of the National Police Service Commission (NPSC). These nominations, announced on August 4, are subject to the constitutional power vested in the president and follow a selection process.

• Dr. Amani Yuda Komora previously served as the immediate former Vice-Chairperson of the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC).
• Angeline Yiamiton Siparo has held significant roles, including coordinator for the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) across 49 countries.
• The new nominees will join existing members Peris Muthoni Kimani, Edwin Cheluget, Benjamin Juma Imai, and Prof. Collete A. Suda on the NPSC.

President William Ruto announced the procurement process for the new Nithi Bridge will begin on August 5, with construction expected to finish before the 2027 general elections. The bridge, a notorious accident blackspot, will feature a straightened design to improve safety.

• The construction of the new bridge is estimated to cost Ksh7 billion.
• The project aims to protect the lives of motorists and passengers along the Embu Meru Highway.
• The announcement follows Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir's update on reviving over 580 stalled road projects across Kenya by disbursing 40 percent of outstanding payments to contractors.