Kenya's Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi is urging leaders and residents of the Western region to set aside political disagreements and join the United Democratic Alliance (UDA). He warns that the region risks being politically marginalized if it delays uniting under the ruling party.

• Mudavadi cites Nyanza’s proactive political mobilization as an example the Western region should follow to prepare for future political contests.
• He dismissed claims that alternative parties offer better political vehicles than UDA, emphasizing that politics is about numbers and unity.
• Mudavadi reaffirmed his loyalty to President William Ruto, stating his focus is to support the President’s re-election bid before pursuing his own political ambitions.

Idah Odinga, widow of the late Raila Odinga, revealed that his request to be buried within 72 hours of his death surprised the family. She thanked President William Ruto for his assistance in honoring this wish.

• Idah Odinga mentioned the 72-hour burial wish was a surprise to the family.
• She expressed gratitude to President William Ruto for ensuring the will was honored.
• The Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing’oei attended the memorial and handed over condolence messages.
• Idah Odinga has been nominated as Kenya’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).
• Her nomination, announced by President Ruto, awaits parliamentary approval.

President William Ruto is intensifying efforts to rally support in Nyanza for proposed coalition talks between his UDA party and ODM leadership, while simultaneously unveiling significant development projects in Kisumu.

• President Ruto outlined projects worth Sh44 billion for Kisumu, including 14,000 affordable housing units valued at Sh34 billion.
• He reaffirmed agreements with the late Raila Odinga to prioritize infrastructure, such as the rehabilitation of Moi Stadium and the extension of the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) from Narok to Kisumu and Uganda.
• Ruto announced an additional Sh3 billion for the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital to improve healthcare services.
• He pledged compensation for traders and residents affected during past demonstrations in Kondele and highlighted Sh5 billion for roads development.
• The President was accompanied by Kisumu Deputy Governor Mathews Owili, Kisumu West MP Rosa Buyu, and Senator Tom Ojienda.