The Boda Boda Association has strongly refuted social media claims that youths attending President William Ruto’s recent empowerment forum at State House, Nairobi, did not receive motorcycles. Association President Kelvin Mmbadi labeled these allegations as misleading and politically motivated, asserting that pre-agreed beneficiaries did indeed receive their motorcycles.

• Over 6,000 youths attended the event, but fewer than 200 motorcycles were available, distributed to pre-selected individuals.
• Kelvin Mmbadi, President of the Boda Boda Association, confirmed that all riders whose names were submitted received motorcycles.
• Dennis Itumbi, Head of Presidential Special Projects and Creative Economy, clarified that motorcycles were issued to group chairmen, not individuals, as part of an official process.

President William Ruto has announced that the Kenyan government will arrest and prosecute all leaders, particularly Members of Parliament and Senators, involved in soliciting and receiving bribes for legislative duties.

• President Ruto warned lawmakers during a joint parliamentary group meeting of the Kenya Kwanza Alliance and the Orange Democratic Movement party, citing consistent intelligence reports.
• He stated that some lawmakers collected money “in the name of Parliament” which ended up in individual pockets.
• Ruto referenced the Anti-Money Laundering Bill, claiming some MPs received up to Ksh10 million to influence its passage and one Senator allegedly obtained Ksh150 million for a separate matter.

President William Ruto and ODM leader Raila Odinga have issued strong warnings about rising extortion and corruption in Kenya's Parliament, stating these actions undermine governance and deter investors. President Ruto explicitly threatened Members of Parliament with arrest for turning parliamentary committees into "extortion rackets."

• President Ruto alleged some committee members collected up to Sh10 million to facilitate legislation, questioning the source of inexplicable wealth like Sh150 million among legislators.
• Key people involved are President William Ruto and ODM leader Raila Odinga.
• Raila Odinga emphasized that while lobbying is legitimate, in Kenya it has devolved into outright extortion, creating a hostile environment for private capital and slowing national development.

President William Ruto has committed to personally funding the upgrade of the Baba Dogo Grounds in Nairobi, a crucial soccer pitch for youth development. This pledge followed concerns raised by Harambee Stars forward Austine Odhiambo about ongoing land disputes.

• President Ruto made the commitment on Sunday after attending a Harambee Stars match at Kasarani International Stadium.
• The Baba Dogo Grounds are renowned for nurturing talent, including Harambee Stars captain Michael Olunga.
• The President's intervention comes amidst a renewed focus on protecting public spaces and reviving grassroots sports, following his earlier order in July for police withdrawal from the contested land.