President William Ruto has revoked the appointment of Basil Criticos as Chairperson of the Kenya Trade Network Agency (KenTrade), effective December 5, 2025. This decision, announced via a Gazette Notice, also removed board members Paul Mwiti Mucheke and Abubakar Ketemon.

• Criticos' appointment, made on May 26, 2023, was originally for a three-year term.
• The revocation was enacted under section 7(3) of the State Corporations Act.
• Criticos is a veteran politician who previously served as Assistant Minister for Roads and Public Works under President Daniel arap Moi.

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua was reportedly blocked from flying to Kakamega for a thanksgiving ceremony, forcing him to deliver his speech via phone call. Leaders of the Democracy for the Citizen Party (DCP) claim the government interfered with his flight arrangements.

• Gachagua addressed Kisa East Ward residents by phone call during the December 5, 2025, event.
• According to deputy party leader Cleophas Malala, a chopper company was allegedly threatened, and a second helicopter experienced "technical issues."
• Kiambu County Senator Karungo Wa Thang'wa accused President Ruto of intimidating businessmen to prevent Gachagua's travel.

Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has publicly denied claims of joining retired Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's political faction, asserting her political independence as the 2027 elections approach. She warned supporters against premature political alignments and questioned the lack of parliamentary representation within Gachagua's emerging camp.

• Waiguru dismissed suggestions of Gachagua's presidential ambitions, citing constitutional bars and a lack of clear purpose in his political movement.
• She challenged Gachagua's claim to be the Mt. Kenya kingpin, stating that former President Uhuru Kenyatta still holds the title.
• Waiguru emphasized the importance of unity among 43 communities, stating that the Kikuyu community's votes alone are insufficient.