Lawyers at the Machakos High Court have begun boycotting court sessions to protest the transfer of Justice Josephine Wayua Wambua Mongare, who is under investigation for alleged corruption.

• The boycott, which started Monday, aims to pressure the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) to address corruption allegations against the judge.
• Key organizations involved include the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) South Eastern branch and the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC).
• Lawyers argue that their boycott is necessary due to questions surrounding Justice Mongare's integrity, which they believe erodes public confidence in the judiciary.

Residents of Sion village in Molo Constituency protested against a severe rise in livestock theft and general insecurity, expressing frustration with alleged police laxity.

• A recent incident saw raiders slaughter a cow within a Lily Rotich homestead, sparking the protest.
• Residents, including Lily Rotich, Mercy Langat, Vicky Chepkwong, and Benard Rotich, demand intensified security operations.
• The community is also exploring community-based solutions to complement official law enforcement efforts to restore order after escalating petty theft to livestock theft.

Kenya's Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) faces significant challenges in preparing for the 2027 General Election, dealing with funding shortfalls, legal disruptions, and stalled reforms.

• The IEBC requires an additional Sh22.9 billion to adequately fund the electoral cycle, alongside Sh5 billion in pending bills from previous elections.
• Key figures include IEBC Chairperson Erastus Edung Ethekon and Chief Justice Martha Koome, whose remarks highlight the fragility of the electoral system.
• A critical unresolved issue is the ongoing boundary delimitation, deferred until after the 2027 election due to financial and technical constraints, costing an estimated Sh8.49 billion.