Douglas Kanja and Mohammed Amin appear in court over disappearance of three youths: Police Inspector General Douglas Kanja and DCI boss Mohammed Amin have appeared before the High Court over the disappearance of three youths, a case that has sparked significant public debate following the recent Ol Kalou by-election. The Judiciary has rejected the Law Society of Kenya's planned boycott call, insisting courts will remain open. The case continues as Operation 'Linda Kura' also sparks public debate about electoral integrity and protecting votes. Ruto receives report on vision to transform Kenya into a world nation: President William Ruto has received a new report titled 'Developing a New Vision for Kenya: Towards a First-World Nation,' which presents proposals for the country's long-term economic and social transformation. Following this, Ruto has directed security agencies to do their job and stop lawlessness, criminality and goons. Religious leaders in Makueni are raising alarm over escalating crime rates, warning that the deteriorating security situation could have severe consequences for economic development and investment. National Counter Terrorism Centre raises alarm over radicalisation and terror recruitment in Garissa: Senator Abdul Haji has warned Health CS Aden Duale over fomenting division, stating they will look for his 'leg' in Garissa. The National Counter Terrorism Centre has raised alarm over radicalisation and terror recruitment in Garissa. Meanwhile, the Kwale County Government has officially joined the legal battle of Mteza Mbuguni residents who are challenging the issuance of over four thousand land title deeds they claim were granted unlawfully. Education stakeholders in Nandi County are urgently calling for decisive action to combat a concerning rise in incidents of sodomy targeting young boys in schools. Tourism PS Slams Gachagua’s Call for Tourists, Investors to Shun Kenya: Kenya's Tourism Principal Secretary Julius Bitok has strongly criticized former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua for urging tourists and investors to avoid Kenya due to alleged insecurity. The Kenya Tourism Federation is urging political leaders to avoid public statements that could damage Kenya's reputation as a tourist and investment destination. The Jubilee Party has strongly refuted statements allegedly made by Gachagua, which encouraged foreign tourists and investors to avoid Kenya until after the next General Election. At the same time, Gachagua defended the extensive celebrations for the Democratic Congress Party victory in the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, characterizing it as a significant political turning point. Duale Holds Talks With UK Envoy on Strengthening Kenya’s Healthcare System: Kenya and the United Kingdom have pledged to enhance their collaboration in strengthening Kenya's healthcare system, with discussions focusing on universal health coverage, workforce development, and digital health transformation. President William Ruto also met with Belgium's Ambassador to Kenya, Peter Maddens, to discuss expanding trade and investment, particularly in agribusiness. Meanwhile, President Ruto congratulated Andy Burnham on his appointment as the new Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, signalling hopes for an enhanced trade and strategic partnership between Kenya and the UK. Eight family members injured in night robbery attack in Vihiga: Eight family members were injured after a night robbery attack in Vihiga County. In related security developments, an official has warned chiefs in Ndhiwa, Homa Bay County against settling defilement cases out of court. Youth leaders from the Orange Democratic Movement in Kilifi County are calling for an end to the rising 'goon culture,' warning it could jeopardize peace and the integrity of the upcoming 2027 General Election. Isiolo Businesswoman Shot Dead in Suspected Targeted Attack: A businesswoman identified as Angelina Kananu was fatally shot in a suspected targeted attack in Isiolo Town on Monday night, prompting demands for a swift investigation from local authorities. Detectives have arrested three suspected armed robbers in Githurai, Kiambu County, believed to be linked to the Chaiiwali Restaurant robbery in Westlands earlier this month, recovering two pistols and ammunition during the operation. Kiambaa residents are protesting, demanding the resignation of their Member of Parliament John Njuguna Wanjiku following allegations of his involvement with individuals accused of deploying goons during the July 16 Ol Kalou by-election. Ol-Kalou fallout: Mt. Kenya sends a strong statement to the rest of the country: The Ol-Kalou by-election has triggered significant political fallout, with Mount Kenya sending a strong message to the rest of the country following the crushing defeat of the UDA candidate. Tabitha Karanja is urging President Ruto to review his inner circle after the defeat, while leaders from the Coast region strongly condemned Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's 'stay away' call to tourists. MPs have also condemned the violence witnessed during the Ol-Kalou by-election. Meanwhile, Oburu Odinga has dismissed the defeat as a minor setback, stating his party is unbothered by such issues. Protected Witness Testifies OCS Ordered CCTV Formatted After Detainee’s Death: A protected witness has testified in the High Court that the Officer Commanding Station at Nairobi's Central Police Station ordered the formatting of CCTV footage around the time of detainee Albert Ojwang's death in custody. In a separate development, a Nairobi court has vacated an arrest warrant issued against John Gombe Osike, one of the accused in the South C building collapse case, after he presented medical evidence explaining his absence from a previous court session. City lawyer Peter Wanyama has called on the Law Society of Kenya to extend its planned court boycott by also cracking down on rogue lawyers accused of undermining the legal profession. Ruto Proposes Universal University Funding, Urges First-World Vision: President William Ruto has announced a significant policy shift, proposing universal government funding for all university and college students, abandoning the previously implemented means-tested model. He has called on leaders across all sectors to prioritize a united vision for transforming Kenya into a first-world nation, emphasizing that the country's future should supersede political rivalries. Kenya and the African Union have also called for strengthened regional cooperation and increased inclusion of women and youth in peacebuilding efforts to address complex security and humanitarian challenges in the Great Lakes Region. Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has rejected a KSh1 billion campaign funding offer from COTU Secretary General Francis Atwoli, stating he prefers to be financed by ordinary Kenyans.
