High Court Hears Arguments on Gachagua Impeachment Challenges: The High Court heard arguments on the second day of the impeachment hearing for former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, with his legal team asserting the process was a "parliamentary coup." The Kenyan government, represented by the Attorney General, urged the court not to review the grounds of the former Deputy President's ouster, asserting the matter is not open to judicial review on its merits. Petitioners challenging the impeachment argued it was a politically motivated purge by the President William Ruto administration to control Mt Kenya politics.

Kenya Has Repatriated Hundreds of Kenyans From Illegal Jobs Abroad: Kenya has repatriated over 751 citizens who were victims of illegal jobs abroad, with many facing difficult circumstances including jail time and exploitation. Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has issued a stern warning regarding the escalating exploitation of Kenyans seeking employment abroad in four high-risk regions: Southeast Asia, Russia, Gulf countries, and North Africa. Kenyan workers will also see wage adjustments following the formalization of a 12% increase in general minimum wages and a 15% increase for agricultural workers, with Labour Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua signing the legal notices implementing these changes. Guterres to Visit Kenya as UN Invests Sh44bn in Nairobi HQ Expansion: United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres is set to visit Kenya next week for the groundbreaking of a major expansion at the United Nations Office at Nairobi, marking a significant investment in Africa worth Sh44 billion. Kenya is set to host the Africa Forward Summit with France in May 2026, a move criticized by some as a strategic repositioning for France and a potential threat to Kenyan sovereignty. Chief Justice Martha Koome led the legal community in honouring the late Justice Frederick Ochieng, a distinguished Judge of the Court of Appeal, at closing of file proceedings in Nairobi. Court Allows Medical Evidence From Gachagua's Doctor in Impeachment Trial: The Kenyan court has allowed medical evidence from former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's doctor regarding his health during his impeachment proceedings. Lawyers for Gachagua are challenging a Senate decision in court, seeking to overturn his removal from office. Meanwhile, Gachagua has warned that his potential removal from office could pave the way for political retribution, suggesting the political implications of his impeachment could extend beyond the legal process. Gachagua Lawyers Challenge Senate Impeachment Decision in Court: Lawyers for former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua are challenging a Senate decision in court, seeking to overturn his removal from office, while the High Court hearing a separate petition challenging Gachagua's impeachment was adjourned until Wednesday after respondents declined to proceed. The National Assembly is pushing for a fresh medical examination of Gachagua as part of his impeachment case, questioning the validity of his previous medical absence, though the court has allowed medical evidence from Gachagua's doctor regarding his health during the proceedings. Meanwhile, Gachagua has warned that his potential removal from office could pave the way for political retribution. Government to Turn Kiganjo Into Police University: The Kenyan government plans to elevate the National Police Training College Kiganjo in Nyeri into a fully-fledged police university to modernize the security sector. The Kenya National Highways Authority has reported significant progress on the Ksh 100 billion Isiolo-Mandera Highway, with specific sections in Wajir County nearing completion and an updated target date of January 31, 2028. Separately, the Nairobi Water Company has launched a strict crackdown on illegal water connections in Utawala and Mihango, giving residents a 21-day grace period to regularise their services.