The Meru Council of Elders, Njuri Ncheke, has officially endorsed Deputy President Kithure Kindiki and declared support for President William Ruto's re-election bid, while advocating for unity within the Mt Kenya region for the 2027 General Election.

• Njuri Ncheke urged the Ameru people to stand with Deputy President Kithure Kindiki and support President William Ruto.
• The endorsement took place at the Nchiru Shrine in Meru County.
• The council rejected attempts to split the Mt Kenya voting bloc, emphasizing the importance of maintaining regional unity.

A protest reparations panel has approved Sh25.75 million in compensation for 49 police officers who sustained injuries during human rights violations. This marks a new development in a program initially focused on civilian victims.

• The Panel of Experts on Compensation of Victims of Human Rights Violations granted compensation to police officers for severe, moderate, and minor injuries sustained between June 17 and July 7, 2025.
• The program is part of the National Dialogue Committee (NADCO) process, with the government having allocated Sh2 billion for victims of human rights violations linked to protests.
• The panel has processed 680 claims, disbursing Sh896.1 million to date, including payments for civilian fatalities and injuries.

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi launched a new FAO-supported curriculum and commissioned student hostels, reaffirming the government's dedication to modernizing agriculture.

• The initiative aims to transform agriculture into a profitable and climate-resilient sector, crucial for Kenya's economic growth and food security.
• Key individuals and institutions involved include Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).
• Mudavadi emphasized that agriculture contributes approximately one-third of Kenya's GDP and supports over 70 per cent of rural households.