Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi announced emergency talks with President William Ruto to address soaring fuel prices following threats of a nationwide strike by transport operators. The talks aim to prevent mass protests over the rising cost of fuel. Meanwhile, Ruto has traveled to Baku, Azerbaijan, to attend the 13th Session of the World Urban Forum, where Kenya aims to showcase its Affordable Housing Programme as a model for sustainable urban development. Separately, African parliamentarians have concluded a Nairobi forum where they committed to a united front on global climate and methane negotiations, emphasizing that international frameworks must align with Africa's development priorities and food security needs.

President William Ruto is attempting to secure a position for Supreme Court Judge Njoki Ndung'u on the International Criminal Court bench, a move political analysts say could face significant challenges. This effort comes as part of what reports describe as a calculated strategy to weaken the opposition, particularly the Orange Democratic Movement, ahead of the 2027 General Election. Meanwhile, opposition figures are reportedly preparing to form a strong coalition to challenge Ruto's administration. A new TIFA poll reveals a highly competitive and fragmented electoral landscape, with no candidate currently projected to win the 50+1 threshold in the first round. Separately, Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has come under fire from the Odinga family after questioning the current whereabouts of the late Raila Odinga.