Advocate of the High Court Ndegwa Njiru has described former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i’s return to politics as a state-sponsored "project to divide the opposition." Tensions are rising within the opposition as Matiang'i meets with political rivals of Rigathi Gachagua, leader of the Democratic Change Party (DCP). This has sparked concerns from the DCP that his alliances may destabilize opposition unity ahead of the 2027 elections. The growing rift between allies of Matiang'i and Gachagua is seen as exposing deep divisions within Kenya's opposition. There are concerns that this disunity could hurt the opposition's chances against the ruling government in 2027.

Bolt has officially launched Bolt Send, its parcel delivery service, in Kenya, offering a faster, more affordable, and fully trackable solution for sending goods. This new service allows users to request deliveries through the existing Bolt app, with parcels handled by vetted driver-partners. The company is now expanding the Bolt Send service to Mombasa and Kakamega, leveraging its existing ride-hailing infrastructure to capitalize on Kenya's e-commerce market. In a separate business expansion, Sinotruk Kenya Limited has partnered with local assembler Kenya Vehicle Manufacturers (KVM). This partnership will begin the local assembly of Sinotruk's commercial vehicles to meet surging demand in the Kenyan market and reduce delivery times.

The government is facing scrutiny over its handling of several recent incidents. Transport Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen defended President William Ruto's announcement of a Kenyan policeman's death in Haiti before the family was informed, drawing criticism over communication protocol. Separately, the government is under scrutiny regarding the whereabouts of an individual named Kabiru. In another case, the family of Simon Warui is demanding justice following his mysterious death while in police custody.

Concerns are being raised about leadership and corruption within Kenya's devolved governments. KTN News is highlighting the issue of "Devolved Graft," specifically the rise of corruption within county administrations. In Nairobi, several Members of Parliament have criticized the leadership of Governor Johnson Sakaja just weeks after he received an ultimatum to improve county services. Meanwhile, Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya has recently expanded his political engagements beyond his county, raising questions about his broader political ambitions.

Google is integrating its Gemini AI into smart televisions, transforming TVs into interactive assistants that can understand conversational language for content recommendations and daily tasks. Similarly, Samsung has launched the Galaxy S25 FE in Kenya, a device that provides premium AI tools and features at a competitive price point of Ksh 99,999. To support such technology, Samsung Research has unveiled TRUEBench (Trustworthy Real-world Usage Evaluation Benchmark). TRUEBench is a new proprietary testing suite designed to assess how AI models perform in practical business scenarios. The benchmark aims to evaluate AI performance beyond traditional academic measures.

Lecturers and university staff in Kenya are on a nationwide strike, which has entered its ninth consecutive day and disrupted learning across the country. The striking staff have vowed not to return to work until their demands for a Ksh 7.9 billion payment are met and have reportedly stormed the Treasury as the strike entered its second week. Separately, lecturers from Dedan Kimathi University are urging the government to honor the 2021 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). They are awaiting the implementation of this long-standing agreement.

Controversial preacher Pastor Victor Kanyari revealed that his family abandoned him following the personal fallout from the "Mbegu ya 310" scandal in 2014. In a separate case, influencer Rammzy (Ramadhan Oluoch) was granted joint legal and physical custody of his two sons by the Children's Court. The ruling followed a legal battle with his ex-wife, fellow influencer Shiko Nguru. Meanwhile, content creator and media personality Oga Obinna introduced his fifth daughter on social media. He preemptively shut down online speculation about paternity, asserting that "No DNA needed here."

In an address to world leaders in New York, President William Ruto emphasized that accessible housing will remain elusive without dependable financing mechanisms. During his time in New York, he also advocated for extensive reforms within the United Nations. President Ruto demanded permanent membership for Africa on the Security Council, stating that excluding the continent compromises the organization's integrity. He issued a stern warning that the United Nations faces irrelevance if it does not undergo urgent reforms to align with current global realities.