Kenya's Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen announced an acceleration of security sector reforms aimed at enhancing public service delivery.

• Key reform pillars include strengthened training, modernized infrastructure, and improved officer welfare.
• The announcement was made during the pass-out parade of Kenya Prisons Service cadets at the Prisons Staff Training College (PSTC) in Ruiru.
• Notable developments included the commissioning of the Wanini Kireri Magereza Hospital, a 150-bed facility, and the deployment of 41 vehicles.

The Water Resources Authority (WRA) has launched a crackdown on illegal gold miners along River Yala in Kakamega County, accusing them of polluting the waterway with dangerous chemicals.

• Most operators along the river are operating without licenses from any regulatory body, including the WRA, NEMA, or the Ministry of Mining.
• Deputy Director of Regional Coordination, James Nyang’eso, confirmed that processing plants rely heavily on mercury and cyanide, which are washed into the river during rainfall.
• The WRA intends to pursue criminal charges against offenders under Section 93(3) of the Water Resources Regulations.

Kenya is set to enhance oversight of its private security industry with new proposed regulations aimed at strengthening licensing, equipment control, and operationalizing a fidelity fund.

• The Private Security Regulatory Authority (PSRA) has published Regulatory Impact Statements for three key regulations under the Private Security Regulation Act.
• These proposals will impact private security service providers, communities, and users by establishing a comprehensive framework for licensing and setting standards for security equipment.
• The public has 14 days from the publication date to submit comments and memoranda to the PSRA.