President William Ruto has accused his predecessor, retired President Uhuru Kenyatta, of sponsoring political opponents and failing to deliver on key projects like affordable housing and universal health coverage.

• President William Ruto challenged Kenyans to compare his government's programs with the former administration's record.
• The accusations come amid claims by some Kenya Kwanza leaders that Uhuru Kenyatta is financing the opposition movement.
• President Ruto urged voters to base their 2027 election choices on delivered work and clear policy agendas, not slogans.

A new bill in Kenya aims to prevent teachers from striking during national examinations, a move that could impact upcoming 2026 assessments.

• The Kenya National Educational Assessments Council Bill, 2026 proposes restricting the right to strike for personnel involved in national exams.
• Key individuals and organizations include Majority Leader Kimani Ichung'wah, the National Assembly, and the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC).
• This proposal comes as teachers' unions have threatened a boycott over Ksh 1.5 billion in unpaid allowances for 2025 exam personnel.

The Employment and Labour Relations Court in Nairobi has ruled that employers must provide a fair hearing before dismissing an employee for misconduct, even if the grounds for dismissal are valid.

• A Kasarani Stadium security guard was awarded Ksh34,826.48 for procedural unfairness after being dismissed without a formal hearing.
• The court's decision involved Justice D. K. Njagi Marete and emphasized the requirement of Section 41(1) of the Employment Act, 2007.
• The ruling clarifies that while substantive justification for dismissal is important, procedural fairness, including giving the employee an opportunity to respond, is mandatory.

President William Ruto has stated that Kenyan voters will elect leaders based on their development track record, not ethnic affiliations, emphasizing the need for national unity.

• The President asserted that Kenya has no room for tribal politics and that voters are focused on development records.
• Key individuals involved include President William Ruto and Uasin Gishu Governor Chelilim Bii and Senator Jackson Mandago.
• President Ruto highlighted ongoing government projects such as the construction of 600 modern markets across the country and stadia ready to host Mashujaa Day.