Internal tensions within Kenya's Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) have escalated following public disagreements between party leader Oburu Odinga and Secretary General Edwin Sifuna. The conflict deepened when Deputy Party Leader and Vihiga Senator Geoffrey Osotsi openly challenged Oburu's stance, emphasizing the need for proper party consultation on key decisions like fielding candidates for the 2027 elections.

• Osotsi warned that failing to field a presidential or deputy presidential candidate or entering a coalition with the ruling UDA could severely weaken ODM.
• Oburu Odinga previously rebuked Sifuna for allegedly confusing personal opinions with official party policy and creating divisions within the party.
• Sifuna has maintained he will not resign, insisting that only a delegates' conference could alter his position, and raised concerns about potential government influence on ODM's finances.

The Presbyterian Church of East Africa (PCEA) has urged President William Ruto to address critical issues within Kenya's health and education sectors, following a meeting of its business committee in Nairobi. The PCEA also condemned a recent attack on opposition leaders at ACK Witima Church, calling for restraint from mass protests while demanding action from the government.

• PCEA’s Moderator Rev. Patrick Thegu highlighted that many Grade 10 students did not report to school due to an inability to pay fees or afford uniforms, despite President Ruto’s directive for schools to be accommodating.
• The church questioned the government's claims of releasing capitation funds, noting that some schools report inadequate resources, impacting learning, and criticized the lack of adequate textbooks for the Grade 10 curriculum.
• The PCEA condemned the attack on opposition leaders, including Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua, at ACK Witima Church in Othaya, Nyeri County, and appealed to the opposition to avoid mass actions due to their historical negative impact.
• Concerns were raised regarding the Social Health Authority (SHA), with hospitals reportedly not being facilitated for claims, forcing patients, especially those with terminal illnesses, to pay out of pocket.
• The church called on young people to register as voters and urged for the swift, transparent replacement of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) CEO after Hussein Marjan's resignation, while also urging the government to address drought and rising road accidents.

Trans-Nzoia Governor George Natembeya has publicly criticized President William Ruto's proposal to exempt Kenyans earning below Ksh30,000 from Pay-As-You-Earn (PAYE) tax, labeling it a "political gimmick" and a "vote-buying scheme" ahead of the 2027 general elections.

• The tax relief plan would raise the tax-free income threshold from Ksh24,000 to Ksh30,000, removing approximately 1.5 million low-income earners from the tax bracket.
• Natembeya questioned why the government is now reducing taxes after Gen Z youths protested recent tax hikes.
• The governor emphasized he would not "kneel before the President at Statehouse" for development in Trans-Nzoia County, asserting his autonomy.
• Workers earning between Ksh30,000 and Ksh50,000 will also see reduced PAYE rates, from 30 per cent to 25 per cent, benefiting an estimated 500,000 individuals.
• An individual earning Ksh30,000 monthly could save approximately Ksh731 per month under the new exemption.