Government Forms Team to Reopen Marsabit's Hillo Gold Mines: Prime Cabinet Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has assured Kenyan tea farmers that the government is actively addressing sector challenges, urging patience as reforms are implemented. Separately, Mudavadi has ordered a joint review of East African Community (EAC) Summit resolutions to bolster regional integration and Kenya's influence within the bloc. Additionally, the Kenyan government has established a multi-agency team tasked with developing a framework for the safe reopening of Marsabit County's Hillo Gold Mines within seven working days. LSK Says Lawyers' Strike Continues Despite Some Court Activities Resuming: The Law Society of Kenya has announced that the lawyers' strike will continue despite some court activities resuming across the country. Earlier, advocates staged a nationwide boycott that disrupted court proceedings. However, reports indicate that hearings proceeded nationwide without major disruptions as the lawyers' court boycott fizzled out. The ongoing strike centers on advocates' grievances, with LSK maintaining their position while the court system attempts to maintain normal operations. Deputy President Kindiki Warns Politicians Funding Criminal Gangs: Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has issued a stern warning against politicians and individuals funding criminal gangs whose activities disrupt peace and security in Kenya. This warning comes as religious leaders increasingly call for action against goonism. Archbishop Jackson Ole Sapit has urged the nation's leadership to take decisive action against the escalating problem of goonism that endangers Kenya's stability. Separately, an open letter addressed to the President demands action against rising goonism and insecurity, while another story questions what the government's plan is to address criminal gangs and political violence. Gachagua Warns Voters May Arm Themselves Ahead of 2027: DCP Party Leader Rigathi Gachagua has warned that Kenyans might arm themselves to protect their votes in the 2027 general election if confidence in the electoral process is eroded. He has offered to train Kenyans nationwide on protecting votes, citing lessons from the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election as proof of an effective strategy for 2027. Gachagua also expressed confidence that the National Police Service will uphold democracy in 2027, asserting that the majority of officers will defy illegal orders. Separately, Gachagua asserted that President William Ruto will not be able to manipulate the 2027 General Election, citing increased voter vigilance inspired by the Ol Kalou by-election. ACK Condemns Criminals, Holds Cleansing Ceremony After Church Attack: The Anglican Church of Kenya (ACK) has condemned criminal elements and held a cleansing ceremony in Nairobi following a church attack. Archbishop Jackson Ole Sapit has called upon the government to ban criminal gangs, emphasizing the threat they pose to national stability. Religious leaders in Ndhiwa are also urging politicians in the Nyanza region to abandon violence and hired thugs in their political activities, highlighting the role of goonism in political activities.
