Treasury won't drop e-procurement system. County own-source revenue rose 63% to 67.3 billion Kenyan shillings but pending bills still hit 176.8 billion shillings. KCB and Afreximbank committed 103.4 billion Kenyan shillings to the Vipingo SEZ, with investors accessing 64.6 billion Kenyan shillings. CBK raised 61.4 billion Kenyan shillings from long-term bonds. Kenyan startups lead East Africa in VC funding rebound. A new SGR link will decongest Mombasa, while a Kenyan firm will acquire Aga Khan's NMG stake.

Ex-CJ Maraga rules out working with Ruto, but open to Gachagua alliance. Meanwhile, Reverend Natasha shared an emotional prayer amidst separation rumours, and Presenter Ali addressed speculation about a breakup with his wife, Medina.

DP Gachagua's potential 2027 presidential bid, aimed at championing Mt Kenya interests and challenging Ruto, has sparked intrigue. This follows CS Wahome clashing with Gachagua over "flower girl" remarks. Meanwhile, parties are marred by internal fights as they prepare for upcoming by-elections, including in Malava.

Kenyan football champions will now get 15 million shillings, with the SportPesa League prize pool hitting 20 million shillings. FIFA's Club Benefits Programme will reward clubs for players in World Cup 2026. Faith Kipyegon won her fourth 1500m world title, as other Kenyan athletes eye gold. Kenya Police Bullets finished third in CECAFA qualifiers.

Kenya faces slow internet speeds as Samsung and Vivo launch new devices, including budget phones and 5G models. Africa's streaming market grows but foreign content dominates.

The UK has issued a travel advisory for several Kenyan counties due to terrorism and banditry risks. Meanwhile, the Controller of Budget flagged 39 counties, including Nairobi and Mombasa, for exceeding salary limits and Nairobi for low development spending. Nairobi County workers are also on strike over delayed salaries, while Nairobi, Kitui, and Machakos spent 500 million shillings on travel. EACC is investigating a 1.2 billion Kenyan Shillings corruption scandal in Garissa. TSC announced teachers will transition to the SHA medical scheme by December 2025. The High Court halted a Bill seeking to entrench the NG-CDF into the Constitution. CS Murkomen warned MPs and governors against hiring goons. JSC promoted 117 judicial officers.