Former Kirinyaga Senator Daniel Karaba, 78, was buried on Wednesday, April 1, in a ceremony attended by former President Uhuru Kenyatta and ex-Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. In a separate development, Uhuru criticized religious leaders for allegedly misleading voters in the Mt Kenya region during the 2022 elections, urging them to refrain from partisan politics. At the same time, the former President urged Kenya's political class to prioritize national unity and service over insults and ethnic divisions, emphasizing the need for leaders who foster peace, stability, and progress.

President William Ruto has defended the recent demolitions in Nairobi's Gikomba market, stating they were part of an ongoing urban renewal process, while accusing the opposition of spreading propaganda. The market is facing a standoff as traders are split over relocation plans, with some supporting the upgrade while others resist. Meanwhile, traders whose stalls were demolished are struggling to rebuild their businesses, facing significant financial hardship as they attempt to restart their livelihoods.

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta and current Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua displayed a public show of camaraderie at a funeral in Kirinyaga County, signaling a potential political reunion ahead of the 2027 elections. At the same funeral, Uhuru urged Kenya's political class to embrace principled leadership characterized by unity and integrity, while warning against divisive politics. He also called on the Opposition to maintain unity and resist divisive political ambitions during the funeral of former Kirinyaga Senator Daniel Karaba Kimaru.