The Panel of Experts on Compensation of Victims of Demonstrations and Public Protests, established by President William Ruto, has suspended its operations. This decision follows a court order challenging the panel's legality, with the panel confirming compliance until further judicial directions.

• The panel filed an application with the High Court in Kerugoya to dismiss the case challenging its formation.
• Vice Chair Faith Odhiambo reconsidered her role in light of the court order issued on Monday, September 8, 2025.
• The suspension was prompted by an application from Lawyer Levi Munyeri, halting the implementation of Gazette Notice No 12002 dated August 25, 2025.
• The case is scheduled to resume on October 6, 2025, for further judicial review.

Opposition to the Ruto-Raila broad-based government in Kenya has increased to 64 percent according to a new poll by TIFA Research. This marks a 10 percent rise since May 2025, despite a slight increase in support for the government.

• 64 percent of Kenyans oppose the broad-based government, up from 54 percent in May 2025.
• The survey was conducted by Trends and Insights For Africa Research (TIFA) between August 23 and September 3, 2025, involving 2,023 randomly-selected Kenyans.
• The broad-based government was formed in July 2024 following deadly anti-government protests over the Finance Bill 2024, leading to a pact between President William Ruto's United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and ODM Leader Raila Odinga's Orange Democratic Movement (ODM).

Deputy Chief of Staff, Eliud Owalo, revealed that President William Ruto and Head of Public Service, Felix Koskei, are cracking down on government officials engaged in illegal private business dealings that cause project delays.

• Owalo stated that officials found involved in conflicts of interest will be dismissed and face legal action.
• The crackdown aims to prevent the stalling of government projects due to collusion between officials and contractors.
• The government plans to implement new strategies, including the digitization of government procurement (e-procurement), despite resistance from cartels.