The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested a Busia Law Courts clerk in connection with a Ksh180,000 bribery scheme aimed at influencing a pending criminal case.

• Ksh180,000 allegedly demanded to secure a lenient ruling.
• The arrested individual is an Court Clerk attached to the Busia Law Courts.
• The case involves an impounded commercial vehicle and a promise of a softer outcome for the accused.

Kenyan schools are set to reopen for their third term tomorrow, facing an ongoing capitation funding row despite government assurances.

• 18 billion shillings has reportedly been released by the government for school capitation this term, as announced by President William Ruto.
• The primary stakeholders involved are education stakeholders and the Kenyan government.
• The persistent funding dilemma raises concerns for the smooth running of the third term.

The High Court has granted Nyandarua Governor Moses Kiarie Badilisha anticipatory bail of Sh 50,000 and barred the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) and the National Police Service (NPS) from arresting or detaining him.

• Governor Badilisha claims he is being pursued by unknown persons and fears arrest without due process.
• The court order restrains the DCI and NPS from arresting or detaining the governor pending the hearing of his case.
• Governor Badilisha stated he was unaware of the reason for the pursuit and had not been summoned or asked to provide a statement.

Kenya's courts are set to hear several corruption cases this week involving current and former public officials.

• The cases are being pursued by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC).
• Hearings and mentions are scheduled across various courts in Kenya.
• The proceedings highlight ongoing efforts to address corruption among public servants.

Kenya is considering implementing stricter regulations on vaping products, with Parliament currently debating a potential ban on flavoured e-cigarettes.

• The proposed legislation aims to curb the growing use of vaping products, particularly among young people.
• Key stakeholders include Members of Parliament and public health advocates.
• A notable aspect of the debate is the focus on flavour bans, which are seen as a primary draw for new users.

The Tax Appeals Tribunal has ruled that the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) must use available tax credits to offset outstanding tax debts before initiating enforcement actions.

• KRA is now required to offset tax debts using available tax credits, such as VAT credits, before resorting to enforcement.
• The ruling involved a company with an outstanding VAT liability of Ksh12.86 million and an available VAT credit of Ksh19.71 million.
• The Tax Appeals Tribunal found that Section 47 of the Tax Procedures Act grants the Commissioner the power to apply tax credits towards liabilities.

The sixth suspect in the disappearance of fisherman Brian Odhiambo, Francis Wachira, faced scrutiny in court regarding events preceding the disappearance on January last year.

• The suspect is Sergeant Wachira, a supervisor of KWS officers.
• The case involves the disappearance of fisherman Brian Odhiambo.
• The events in question occurred in January last year.