The National Police Service (NPS) has clarified that an alleged attack by "goons" on businesses along Nairobi's Kimathi Street on Sunday, August 24, was a targeted incident stemming from a business dispute, not widespread insecurity. The NPS refuted claims of a revolt, describing the incident as isolated and of "civil nature."

• Affected businesses were located in Nanak House, opposite the Sarova Stanley Hotel.
• An arrest has been made, with further arrests and progress expected in the case.
• The NPS asserted that Nairobi CBD remains a "most secure area" for business, despite recent protests causing panic.

Police in Kisumu have restored calm following violent weekend clashes between boda boda riders and a local youth group, mbogi, which left one person dead and several injured. A peace meeting was brokered, leading to an agreement to end hostilities, with leaders pledging to maintain peace.

• Five suspects have been arrested in connection with the incident by County Police Commander Hilary Toroitich.
• The violence on Saturday night erupted after the mysterious killing of a member of the youth group, leading to retaliatory attacks and the burning of the boda boda office.
• Jacob Ochieng, Boda boda Chairman, and Willis Akoth, a businessman and leader of the youth group, publicly shook hands, with Akoth pledging to fund the reconstruction of the destroyed office.

Police have raided a residential apartment in Nairobi, apprehending two individuals for the alleged unlawful distribution of digital copies of the Daily Nation newspaper. The suspects were charged with copyright infringement at the Milimani Law Court.

• Each suspect was granted a cash bail of Ksh100,000 or an alternative bond of Ksh500,000.
• The Kenya Copyright Board (KECOBO) confirmed the arrests, stating the suspects were involved in the unauthorised sharing of e-papers belonging to Nation Media Group.
• The Copyright Act prohibits the unauthorised reproduction, distribution, or sharing of copyright-protected works, with offences punishable by arrest, prosecution, and severe penalties.