President William Ruto has announced that construction of the Thika-Westlands Expressway is slated to begin in September 2026, aiming to alleviate significant traffic congestion.

• Construction of the Thika-Westlands Expressway will commence by September 2026.
• The project was announced by President William Ruto.
• The expressway will connect Thika to Museum Hill, addressing long-standing traffic jams on the Thika Superhighway.

The Kakamega County Government has formalized an intergovernmental partnership with the national government to manage the allocation of bursaries and scholarships across various educational levels.

• This agreement, effective June 1, 2025, facilitates the transfer of specific education functions from the national to the county level.
• Key figures involved include Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa and the Ministry of Education.
• The partnership aims to enhance transparency, accountability, and resource sharing in the disbursement of educational funds, mirroring a similar agreement recently signed by Mombasa County.