Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa has called for increased EACC presence and vowed to take firm action against corrupt officials following a report that ranked Kakamega as the most corrupt county, with the highest average bribe amount in the country.

• Average bribe amount in Kakamega is Ksh79,305.
• Governor Barasa has put county officials on notice and requested the EACC to camp in the county for investigations.
• The EACC report also flagged other counties, and services like birth certificates, national IDs, and driving licences are frequently associated with bribery.

Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah and fellow petitioners are urging the High Court to reject the Attorney-General's bid to dismiss their case challenging the government's privatisation programme, particularly concerning the Kenya Pipeline Company.

• The petitioners argue the Attorney-General's objection is flawed and attempts to shield unconstitutional executive actions from judicial review.
• Key issues include the legality of the Privatisation Act, 2025, alleged IMF influence, and financial irregularities at KPC.
• They maintain the case introduces new constitutional questions not addressed in previous rulings and requests referral to a three-judge bench.

The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has issued show-cause notices to at least 10 petrol stations across Kenya for allegedly selling fuel above regulated pump prices.

• EPRA, Kenya's energy regulator, is taking action against these stations.
• The affected stations are accused of contravening fuel pricing regulations by retailing petroleum products above the revised maximum pump price.
• Firms have been given 14 days to respond, or face potential license suspension or revocation.