A group of Kajiado county bishops has petitioned the state to address the alarming rise in killings and abductions of young men. They called for sobriety leading up to the general election and urged both government and opposition to practice tolerance.

• The church leaders specifically called on the government to cease the abduction and killing of youth who disagree with its policies.
• Led by Dr Bishop Oguncha of Global Spring of Life Church and Bishop David Kituku, the clergy voiced concerns during a pastor ordination ceremony.
• They appealed to the youth not to be used negatively by politicians and emphasized the importance of protecting the country for future generations.

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has vowed to intensify the government's crackdown on "goonism" and political violence across the country.

• The CS pledged to deal with perpetrators of violence "one by one."
• Key person: Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen.
• Notable detail: The statement was made during a church service in AIC Kamuneru, Mt. Elgon, Bungoma County.

The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) has issued a stern warning to politicians against using divisive rhetoric, hate speech, and ethnic profiling as the country approaches the next General Election.

• The NCIC will intensify surveillance on political rallies, media, and digital platforms to identify and hold accountable those undermining national cohesion.
• NCIC Chairperson Bishop Dr Kepha Omae expressed concern over a rising trend of inflammatory political discourse threatening Kenya's unity.
• Offences related to hate speech, discrimination, and ethnic intolerance remain criminal under the National Cohesion and Integration Act and other laws.