On World Haemophilia Day, Kenyatta National Hospital is highlighting the critical importance of early diagnosis for individuals living with this rare blood disorder.

• An estimated 5,300 Kenyans are living with haemophilia, a genetic condition where blood doesn't clot properly.
• The Principal Secretary for Medical Services, Dr. Ouma Oluga, is leading the celebrations under the theme “Diagnosis: First Step to Care.”
• Despite growing awareness, Kenyan patients face challenges including misdiagnosis, high treatment costs, and limited access to care, with Haemophilia A and Haemophilia B being the most prevalent types.

The Kenyan government has won a legal battle to proceed with the finalisation of a reviewed hardship zones report after the Employment and Labour Relations Court dismissed a petition by the Kenya Teachers in Hardship and Arid Areas Welfare Association (Kethawa).

• The court ruled Kethawa's petition was premature and lacked evidence of specific violations by the Teachers Service Commission (TSC), Public Service Commission (PSC), and Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC).
• Public Service Principal Secretary Jane Kere Imbunya stated the ruling allows the government to fast-track the process for submission to Cabinet for gazettement.
• The review aims to create a unified framework for hardship designations across the public sector, ending inconsistencies and proposing revised hardship rates varying by job grade.

A new bill in Kenya aims to change how police detain vehicles, potentially offering relief to motorists facing prolonged impoundments.

• The Traffic (Amendment) Bill, 2026 proposes strict time limits for vehicle detentions: 48 hours if a photo or assessment suffices as evidence, and a maximum of 14 days for investigative purposes.
• The bill was fronted by Kathiani Member of Parliament, Robert Mbui.
• Vehicles can only be detained if directly connected to an offence, either as evidence or for investigation, and officers in charge must ensure their proper preservation to prevent damage or vandalism.