The opposition in Kenya has accused President Ruto's administration of brutality and harassment following the demolitions in Gikomba. They claim the forceful evictions have disproportionately affected small-scale traders.

• Allegations of unnecessary force inflicted upon traders during the demolitions.
• Key parties involved are the Kenyan opposition and President Ruto's government.
• The demolitions occurred in the Gikomba area, impacting numerous small businesses.

Kenya's opposition is intensifying its criticism of the William Ruto administration, accusing the President of misusing public resources under the SHA system.

• The opposition specifically points to alleged misuse of public resources.
• Key figures involved include President Ruto and unnamed opposition leaders.
• The criticism centers on the SHA system.

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja appeared before the Kenyan Senate today following a dramatic standoff where police surrounded his office. This comes after he defied an order to appear before a Senate watchdog committee.

• Governor Johnson Sakaja presented himself at the Senate.
• The appearance followed a police encirclement of his office.
• The governor defied an order to appear before the Senate's Public Accounts Committee.

Kitutu Chache MP Anthony Kibagendi has been suspended from the National Assembly for another 14 days following a finding of 'gross disorderly conduct'. This marks a further blow to the legislator who was previously barred indefinitely.

• Kibagendi was suspended for failing to submit an apology as directed by the Speaker in February.
• The National Assembly, led by Laikipia Mp Sarah Korere and Homa Bay Town Mp Peter Kaluma, voted for the suspension.
• This action comes despite a recent High Court decision suspending the Parliamentary decision to bar him, pending a case hearing.

The Council of Governors (COG) has expressed concerns over the alleged excessive force used by the Office of the Inspector General of Police in an attempt to arrest Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja.

• Governor Sakaja presented himself to Senate leadership, averting a planned arrest after his failure to appear before the Senate's County Public Accounts Committee (CPAC).
• The COG stated that Sakaja's absence was a collective decision due to alleged extortion and intimidation by four members of the CPAC.
• COG Chairperson Ahmed Abdullahi demanded the withdrawal of any arrest warrants or coercive measures against governors pending an impartial resolution.
• The CPAC had summoned 29 governors to appear on Monday, with only three attending and refusing to engage substantively in solidarity with the COG's position.

The Linda Wananchi faction of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party plans to sue National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula over the suspension of Kitutu South MP Antony Kibagendi.

• File a judicial review application under a certificate of urgency.
• Key individuals include Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and Embakasi East MP Babu Owino.
• The action aims to compel the Speaker to obey court orders and quash the 14-day suspension.