Ruto Urges Voter Registration in North While Labeling Opposition Ineffective: President William Ruto has urged increased voter registration in northern Kenya while strongly criticizing the opposition, labeling them as ineffective and driven by hatred. At the same time, President Ruto is reportedly employing a strategy to weaken the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party by exploiting internal divisions. Separately, Safina Party leader Jimi Wanjigi criticized Nyanza leaders for aligning with what he described as a punitive government during the launch of the party's new office in Siaya town. Meanwhile, Kadu Asili is rebranding and has appointed former KNUT chairman Mr Mudzo Nzili as its new party leader, aiming to become a significant political force in the Coast region and across Kenya.

Gachagua atoa makataa ya siku saba kushusha bei ya mafuta: Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has issued a seven-day ultimatum to President William Ruto to reduce fuel prices, threatening nationwide protests if the demand is not met. Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi stated that government measures, including a VAT cut and fuel subsidy, prevented pump prices from exceeding Ksh215 per litre, warning that petrol could have sold at Ksh236 without intervention. The government is defending its measures to control fuel prices amidst global market volatility caused by the Middle East conflict. Kenya Kwanza leaders, led by Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, have asserted that the government is managing oil prices while defending the unity within the UDA party and its alliance with ODM. Junior Starlets Thrash Namibia 5-0 to Advance in World Cup Qualifiers: The Junior Starlets, Kenya's under-17 women's football team, secured a dominant 5-0 victory over Namibia, advancing to the next round of the FIFA U-17 World Cup qualifiers after winning 7-1 on aggregate. The Football Kenya Federation Nairobi East branch is actively working to elevate football standards across Kenya by enhancing the skills of grassroots coaches and referees. Meanwhile, Post Bank Queens asserted their dominance in the Kenya Volleyball Federation National League with a commanding straight-sets victory over Young Spykers, showcasing Kenya's growing investment in sports development at the grassroots level. Gachagua Issues Seven-Day Ultimatum to Ruto Over Fuel Prices: Kenya's Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has issued a seven-day ultimatum to President William Ruto to reduce fuel prices, threatening nationwide protests if the demand is not met. The government, through Minister for Energy Opiyo Wandayi, is defending its measures to control fuel prices amidst global market volatility caused by the Middle East conflict. Kenya Kwanza leaders, led by Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, have asserted that the government is managing oil prices effectively. At the same time, Naivas supermarket chain launched a new campaign aimed at reducing prices on daily essentials to help Kenyans facing high living costs. Mombasa Police Holding Nine Mobile Phone Fraud Suspects: Mombasa police are holding nine suspects in connection with a mobile phone hacking scheme aimed at defrauding Kenyans. Questions are surrounding the actions of the Directorate of Criminal Investigations following the arrest of several suspects who have not yet been presented in court. The Kenyan government is exploring the possibility of enlisting bodaboda operators to help apprehend criminals, reflecting ongoing challenges in law enforcement and crime prevention. Teachers Threaten Strike Over Pay Delays, SHA Cover Crisis: Kenyan teachers are threatening to go on strike just days before schools are scheduled to reopen due to delayed salary payments and a crisis in their SHA cover. Francis Atwoli, a prominent Kenyan trade unionist, has issued a strong warning to employers regarding the welfare and rights of their employees. The Cotu union is simultaneously demanding the immediate implementation of salary increments that had been previously agreed upon, highlighting growing labor tensions across multiple sectors.