The National Police Service (NPS) has strongly refuted claims by the Standard Media Group regarding missing funds for police officers deployed during the African Nations Championships (CHAN). The NPS accused the media house of misinformation and personal attacks against Deputy Inspector General Eliud Lagat.

• The NPS clarified that the number of officers deployed for CHAN security increased from an initial 2,986 to approximately 8,546.
• NPS Spokesperson Muchiri Nyaga condemned Standard's headline, 'Lagat's Fresh Storm,' stating it contained "sensationalist" and "distorted" allegations.
• The NPS warned the Standard Newspaper of potential "civil remedial actions, including legal consequences," over the "unfounded allegations."

Cracks are emerging within Kenya's United Opposition as two prominent figures, former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i, clash over the method for selecting their 2027 presidential candidate.

• Gachagua advocates for grassroots mobilization, criticizing Matiang’i’s alleged focus on boardroom meetings.
• Matiang’i, in response, has pledged to embark on a nationwide tour to galvanize support and prove his connection with voters.
• This internal dispute comes amidst broader fractures within the opposition, including controversy surrounding Wiper party leader Kalonzo Musyoka’s reported engagement with President William Ruto.

Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale is facing criticism and calls for investigation after physically confronting Kakamega County Executive Committee Member for Finance, Benjamin Andama. The incident occurred on Friday, October 3, during an oversight visit by the Senate's Devolution Committee.

• Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa has petitioned Senate Speaker Amason Kingi to investigate Khalwale’s actions.
• The confrontation involved Khalwale shoving Andama amidst allegations of sabotaging county development.
• Barasa condemned Khalwale's conduct as "regrettable and abhorrent" and demanded justice for Andama, emphasizing the need to protect the integrity of public officers and county governance.