Cleophas Malala, the Secretary General of the Amani National Congress (ANC), has officially authorized Edwin Sifuna to run for President in the 2027 elections. This authorization was granted during a rally in Kakamega where Sifuna led Linda Mwananchi leaders in rallying opposition support. CS Rachel Ruku challenged Kiama Kiama elders to denounce Deputy President Gachagua's alleged hatred toward Mt Kenya East. Meanwhile, Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has intensified his criticism of DCI Director Mohamed Amin, alleging that murder suspects in the Victoria Mutiso case were controversially released. At the same time, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki called on Mt Kenya leaders to unite. In a separate development, UDA and ODM leaders arrived in Naivasha to assess the future of their respective parties, with the 2027 election expected to be a key topic of discussion.

An 11-year-old pupil tragically drowned while swimming in a swamp at Iria Village in Kirinyaga County. The incident occurred when the student was swimming in a pond. In a related development, the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC) is investigating a separate incident where a woman was reportedly forced to deliver her baby alone after a nearby hospital allegedly refused to admit her.

American Swimming Coach Glen Neufeld Leads Coaching Clinic in Kenya - August 2026

American swimming coach and tutor Glen Neufeld is in Kenya for a week-long coaching clinic designed to elevate local coaching standards and nurture emerging swimming talent. This initiative aims to improve coaching methodologies in Kenya. In separate sports news, Elias Kariuki won the Unicolour Golf Day tournament in Ruiru, Kiambi County. Additionally, Kenya's Megan Irungu won the women's category of the Africa Triathlon Development Cup in Kilifi.