Chief Justice Martha Koome has emphasized the need for Kenya to document and preserve the legacies of pioneering women leaders, viewing their achievements as a vital blueprint for economic growth and institutional strengthening.

• Koome launched her book, "Distinguished Women Leaders," chronicling the impactful careers of prominent Kenyan women.
• The book honors figures like Nobel laureate Wangari Maathai and business leader Zippora Kittony, among others.
• Koome highlighted that preserving these stories is crucial for national history and for inspiring future generations, particularly noting that many women achieved leadership despite facing discrimination and unaccommodating workplace cultures.

Kenyan engineer Elizabeth Gakinya has developed an innovative AI-powered system to help fish farmers, particularly those around Lake Victoria, mitigate significant losses caused by poor water quality and disease.

• The system uses sensors and AI to monitor key water parameters like oxygen levels, pH, and temperature, sending real-time alerts to farmers' phones.
• The technology was showcased at Co-op Bank's Youth Forums, highlighting its potential to prevent fish deaths linked to hypoxia.
• The complete device costs approximately Ksh90,000 and is designed for smallholder farmers, with additional features like AI-powered automatic feeders.

Job Odima Atinga, a former senior officer in the National Intelligence Service (NIS) and cousin to former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, has passed away. The announcement was made by Odinga's sister, Ruth Odinga, from their family gathering in Alego Kakan, Siaya County.

• Atinga served with distinction in the NIS and later at the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) Nyanza Regional Office.
• The key individuals involved are Job Odima Atinga, Ruth Odinga, and the broader Odinga family.
• His death adds to a series of recent bereavements for the Odinga family, following the passing of Raila Odinga on October 15, 2025, and his sister, Beryl Achieng Odinga, in November 2025.