President William Ruto has accused Members of Parliament and Senators of soliciting bribes from government officials appearing before parliamentary committees. He stated that several Cabinet secretaries and governors have been victims of this alleged extortion, undermining the fight against corruption.

• Ruto made these accusations on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at the opening of the 2025 Devolution Conference in Homa Bay County.
• The practice involves demands for money from the Executive, governors, and ministers during accountability sessions.
• Ruto urged the speakers of both houses to take action, stating that "it cannot continue to be business as usual."

A deepening rift within Democratic Action Party of Kenya (DAP-K) was highlighted when Deputy Leader and Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya walked out of a joint press conference with Party Leader Eugene Wamalwa, who then accused President William Ruto of fueling the party's wrangles.

• DAP-K’s National Executive Council established a tribunal to resolve leadership petitions concerning Wamalwa and Natembeya within 30 days.
• Wamalwa alleged President Ruto is sponsoring divisions within DAP-K to destabilize the political party.
• Natembeya, upon leaving the joint press conference, convened a separate one where he dismissed allegations of being used by the President and accused some NEC members of wrecking the party.

President William Ruto surprised residents of Homa Bay by frying tilapia with women traders at Homa Bay Beach on Tuesday evening, ahead of the 9th Devolution Conference. This lighthearted moment, dubbed "fish diplomacy," garnered mixed reactions online, from praise to criticism.

• President Ruto cooked approximately five fish for the traders.
• The event took place on August 12, 2025, preceding the 9th Devolution Conference themed 'For the People, For Prosperity.'
• Reactions varied, with Lawyer Miguna Miguna criticizing the deep-frying, while X user P Krazinski lauded Ruto's relatability.