An incident involving East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) MP Kanini Kega was allegedly attacked by armed individuals in Ol Kalou. The event has coincided with a report warning of significant electoral violence in Kenya.

• The report warns of an 84% chance of experiencing Post-Election Violence (PEV) in 2027.
• Involved parties include EALA MP Kanini Kega and suspected armed individuals and police officers.
• The incident occurred on Monday in Ol Kalou, Nyandarua County, after a campaign rally.

The Kenyan government has extended the 8% VAT relief on petroleum products until October, allocating an additional KSh 945 million to maintain stable fuel prices.

• The relief on fuel VAT has been extended to October.
• Energy CS Opiyo Wandayi announced the measures.
• An extra KSh 945 million has been set aside to stabilize prices.

Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has fined Gikaria Sh2.5 million for alleged inflammatory utterances made during the Ol Kalou campaign.

• Fine Amount: Sh2.5 million
• Involved Party: Gikaria
• Reason for Fine: Alleged inflammatory utterances during the Ol Kalou campaign.

An international observer group has issued a stark warning that Kenya faces an 84% chance of experiencing significant electoral violence during the 2027 presidential elections.

• An international observer group warns of a 84% chance of electoral violence in Kenya in 2027.
• The warning comes amidst ongoing violence involving hooligans and suspected police officers in Ol Kalou, Nyandarua County.
• A vehicle belonging to EALA MP Kanini Kega was reportedly attacked by armed individuals in Ol Joro Orok.

The Governors of Kakamega and Bungoma counties have strongly condemned the persistent acts of political thuggery.

• Both Governor Fernandes Barasa of Kakamega and Governor Kennedy Lusaka of Bungoma have issued stern warnings.
• They are denouncing the ongoing political violence and hooliganism.
• The leaders emphasized that such behavior poses a significant threat to the nation's democracy.

The High Court has dismissed a petition seeking to nullify the registration of Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP). The court ruled that such disputes must first be heard by the Political Parties Disputes Tribunal.

• The petitioners had accused the former Registrar of Political Parties of unlawfully registering DCP on February 3, 2025.
• Key individuals involved include Rigathi Gachagua and former Registrar of Political Parties Anne Nderitu.
• The court invoked the doctrine of exhaustion, stating that statutory remedies must be pursued before approaching the High Court.