The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has ordered the withdrawal of dangerous driving charges against Stephen Kinuthia Maara following a fatal crash at Peponi School, directing a fresh Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) probe.

• Charges were dropped due to concerns raised by Senior Counsel Philip Murgor regarding the initial investigation's thoroughness and potential cover-up.
• The case involves the April 25, 2026 crash that killed two Ugandan students and injured another passenger.
• A new investigation team will re-examine who was driving the vehicle, with allegations of a "massive cover-up" by the legal team representing one of the involved parties.

A Kenyan polytechnic graduate has finally received her diploma after a seven-year wait, thanks to intervention from the Office of the Ombudsman.

• The graduate, identified as F.W.K., completed her Diploma in Tourism Management at the Kenya Coast National Polytechnic (KCNP) in 2019.
• The Commission on Administrative Justice (Office of the Ombudsman) investigated after F.W.K. complained in February 2026 about the prolonged delay.
• The delay was attributed to issues between KCNP and the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC), with the diploma ultimately issued in July 2026.

The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) has stated that five Kenyan alcoholic brands suspended in Rwanda on August 5, 2026, meet safety and quality standards.

• KEBS conducted fresh inspections and laboratory tests confirming compliance with Kenyan and East African standards.
• The affected brands include Kenya King Gin, Safari Gin, Avalon, Sweet Berry Potable Spirits, and Gilbey’s Gin.
• KEBS is actively engaging the Rwanda Food and Drugs Authority (Rwanda FDA) to resolve the suspension.