The Kenyan government, through the National Land Commission (NLC) and Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA), has initiated land acquisition for two significant road projects totaling 215 kilometres in Kajiado, Baringo, Elgeyo Marakwet, and West Pokot counties.

• 124 km Barpello-Tot-Sigor-Marich Pass road and 91 km Ngong-Kiserian-Isinya and Kajiado-Imaroro roads.
• National Land Commission (NLC) and Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA).
• Landowners are invited to inspect plans and raise concerns at NLC and county offices, with an inquiry scheduled for September 16 in Kajiado.

The Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Union (KMPDU) has officially called for the withdrawal of the proposed Medical Practitioners and Dentists (Amendment) Bill, 2026, arguing that existing laws are sufficient to regulate healthcare professionals.

• The union asserts that current legislation adequately addresses malpractice and upholds standards in the health sector.
• Key organization involved: KMPDU, represented by its Secretary General Davji Atela.
• The proposed Bill, sponsored by Nyeri Town MP Duncan Mathenge, sought to introduce stricter penalties, including fines up to Ksh 5 million and 5-year prison terms for facilities illegally detaining patients over unpaid bills.

The High Court has ordered the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) to seize ownership of six vehicles forfeited as proceeds of crime.

• The vehicles were declared proceeds of crime by the Assets Recovery Agency (ARA).
• The ruling by Justice Rose Ougo concludes a case filed in February 2025.
• Among the forfeited vehicles are a Toyota Prado, a Mitsubishi Fuso truck, and a Toyota HZJ79R pick-up.