Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba announced that the transition rate from Grade 9 to Grade 10 currently stands at 75 percent, with mop-up efforts underway to achieve 100 percent. The government has threatened to close schools that fail to admit students into Grade 10 due to low enrolment complaints. This initiative was announced by Education Cabinet Secretary Migos Ogamba. CS Julius Ogamba also announced the government will equip and devolve high-performing schools to counties. This aims to address nationwide placement shortages, reduce congestion in national schools, and improve access to quality education closer to communities.

Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale convened a meeting with the National Police Service, Kenya Prisons Service, and the Social Health Authority (SHA) to expedite the transfer of their personnel to the state-run Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF). This follows a directive from President William Ruto to move them from private medical insurers. Amid the rollout, Principal Secretary for Public Health Mary Muthoni issued a stern warning against illegal hospital charges for services covered by the SHA. In a separate matter, the SHA responded to a Daily Nation report alleging favoritism in cancer care, insisting its oncology approval process is fully automated and denying claims of unequal treatment.

The High Court has temporarily suspended the construction of the Ksh11 billion Riruta-Lenana-Ngong gauge railway commuter line following a petition by Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah. The court also halted disbursements from the Railway Development Levy Fund for the project. Separately, Senator Omtatah defended his High Court petition against the Kenya–United States Bilateral Cooperation Framework, clarifying that his legal action does not threaten access to HIV treatment but aims to align agreements with the Constitution. In a related context, Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna criticized President William Ruto's administration for allegedly disregarding court orders, emphasizing that respect for the rule of law is crucial for democratic governance.

Media personality Betty Kyallo was overjoyed after her partner, Charlie Jones, romantically proposed to her as his Valentine with a pink-themed surprise. In contrast, Sarah Mtalii, formerly Sarah Kabu, revealed that her high-profile marriage to Simon Kabu was a facade for years before their recent separation. She disclosed that despite public appearances of a "couple goals" relationship, the emotional disconnect began much earlier. Meanwhile, Pritty Vishy took to Instagram Stories to deliver a "clap back" widely interpreted as a response to a claim by Stevo Simple Boy. In another personal reflection, gospel minister Ruth Matete shared a deeply moving tribute to her late husband, Beloved John Olakami Apewajoye, six years after his tragic death.

The Kenyan government is investigating 390 organizations involved in human resource recruitment, with investigations into 15 others already complete and files forwarded to the Director of Public Prosecutions. This action follows a 2024 task force report on complaints about their operations. In a separate action, the government is reportedly taking strong measures against cartels operating within the tea sector. Additionally, the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) has introduced new social media monitoring guidelines to combat hate speech and radical ideologies online, establishing clear procedures for monitoring digital platforms.

Joyce Wanjiru of Kiambu Golf Club has officially joined the professional golf ranks in Kenya. The 37-year-old mother of two is now one of only two female pros in the country, alongside Naom Wafula. Wanjiru's decision was partly inspired by Wafula, and she aims to set an example for aspiring players. In separate events, junior golfers showcased exceptional talent in tournaments held on Sunday. The competitions took place at the Nyali Golf and Country Club in Mombasa County and the Windsor Country Club in Nairobi, highlighting a strong pipeline of young athletes.

Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Members of Parliament have urged party leader Raila Odinga not to settle for anything less than the deputy presidency in future coalition talks, citing the party's strong national footprint. Simultaneously, political maneuvering within the ODM is raising questions about its alignment with Raila Odinga's vision. The influence of Oburu Oginga's allies has led to speculation about the party's direction. Recent discussions among these allies suggest a deviation from the political style and substance of Raila Odinga. These developments have prompted questions about whether his progressive ideals still define the party's direction.

The Consumer Federation of Kenya (COFEK) has petitioned the National Assembly to block the proposed sale of a 15 percent stake in Safaricom PLC to Vodafone Kenya, citing concerns over national economic sovereignty. The divestment would reduce the state’s shareholding to a minority 20 percent. Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has also strongly opposed the Treasury’s plan, arguing the restricted sale could cost taxpayers an estimated Sh150 billion. Nyoro advocates for an open tender process, stating the current deal violates the Public Finance Management Act. In response to the developments, Safaricom has assured Kenyans that its ownership and operations will remain unchanged despite the proposed share sale and that changes in shareholding will not affect its governance or regulatory oversight.