President William Ruto has announced a series of initiatives to boost employment and empower artisans and mechanics in Nairobi County as part of the government's economic transformation agenda.

• The government will provide Ksh.80 million to support these workers in acquiring modern equipment and tools.
• Key figures involved include President William Ruto and over 5,000 mechanics and artisans from Nairobi County.
• Further initiatives include the construction of modern workshops and the expansion of the Affordable Housing Programme, which is creating tens of thousands of jobs.

The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has announced a strategic plan to challenge the Wiper Party's long-standing dominance in Eastern Kenya, specifically targeting Makueni County for the 2027 General Election.

• UDA aims to field candidates for all elective positions in Makueni, including governor, senator, all six parliamentary seats, and a majority of the 30 MCA positions.
• Key figures announced include Professor Philip Kaloki for the Makueni gubernatorial seat and Andrew Mulwa Mutava for the Senate seat.
• The party's strategy, revealed by Kibwezi West MP Mwengi Mutuse, positions UDA as a national party capable of delivering development, criticizing past and present county leadership for failing to address regional challenges.

Former Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria has challenged Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua to produce evidence linking him to violence during the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election.

• Moses Kuria dismissed Gachagua's accusations as baseless, demanding proof