Thousands of Kisumu County residents may face displacement as the National Land Commission (NLC) announces plans to compulsorily acquire land for the expansion of the Mamboleo – Miwani – Chemelil – Muhoroni – Kipsitet Road.

• Estimated displacement for a multi-billion road project expansion.
• The National Land Commission is acquiring land on behalf of the Kenya National Highway Authority (KeNHA).
• Compensation inquiries are scheduled for June 23 to June 25 at Obwolo and Miwani chefs' offices.

Traders at the Nanyuki New Market are facing significant millions in losses after a devastating overnight fire on Saturday, May 23. The blaze, the cause of which remains unknown, rapidly consumed numerous stalls and merchandise.

• Traders are counting losses estimated in the millions of shillings.
• Emergency response was provided by the Laikipia County Government, BATUK, and the Kenya Air Force.
• Concerns have been raised regarding fire preparedness and the speed of emergency response in the county's trading centers.

The son of former Matungu MP David Were, Hanington Were, was tragically killed in an early morning attack in Kisumu on May 24.

• Hanington Were sustained fatal stab wounds after being ambushed by two men on a motorcycle around 1 a.m.
• The attack occurred at Robert Owuko Estate, Kisumu.
• The incident highlights growing concerns over rising insecurity and violent crime in Kisumu.