The Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) has threatened legal action against the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party for alleged large-scale tax evasion and financial mismanagement.

• KHRC claims UDA failed to remit approximately Sh69 million in Pay As You Earn (PAYE) taxes.
• The commission is demanding accountability from UDA, which is a major beneficiary of the Political Parties Fund, receiving over Sh789 million in the 2025/26 financial year.
• KHRC also accuses UDA of failing to remit housing levies for its employees, despite advocating for the Affordable Housing programme.

A tense standoff between Kenya's Senate and governors over accountability for public funds is escalating, with governors repeatedly ignoring summons to appear before the Senate's County Public Accounts Committee (CPAC).

• Governors have been given 30 days to comply with summons or face consequences.
• The CPAC, chaired by Homa Bay Senator Moses Kajwang, is reportedly frustrated by governors who would rather pay a Sh500,000 fine than face scrutiny over audit queries.
• Concerns have been raised that oversight bodies like CPAC may sometimes overreach their constitutional boundaries, a point raised by the Council of Governors.

President William Ruto defended his administration's reform agenda, assuring Kenyans that his government is focused on delivering solutions to national challenges across key sectors.

• The President highlighted ongoing reforms in agriculture, education, healthcare, and infrastructure, emphasizing a solution-oriented approach.
• Key initiatives include reforms in education (Competency-Based Education), agriculture (subsidies, digitisation), and healthcare (launch of the Social Health Authority).
• President Ruto also commissioned the KSh300 million Chuka Modern Market and pledged further development investments in Tharaka-Nithi County, including housing, hostels, and road construction.