General duty police officers in Kenya will begin wearing new uniforms starting Monday, August 31, transitioning away from their current navy-blue attire. The change was confirmed by Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja.

• The new uniforms will be unveiled by President William Ruto on Friday, August 28, during a passing out parade for over 6,000 police constables.
• The shift follows recommendations from a 2023 public participation exercise where officers expressed a preference for a previously approved uniform design.
• This new attire is intended to boost officer morale and enhance service delivery, though it will initially be rolled out to general duty officers, with other units like the Administration Police Service and General Service Unit retaining their current uniforms.

Kenya Railways Corporation has issued a stern warning to the public regarding a fake mass recruitment advertisement circulating on social media platforms.

• The fake advert claimed to offer numerous vacancies across various departments, including sales and marketing, security, and driving, with a purported deadline of August 30, 2026.
• The primary organization involved is the Kenya Railways Corporation.
• Kenya Railways urges job seekers to verify all employment opportunities directly through their official website, www.krc.co.ke, to avoid fraudulent schemes.

Kenyan authorities are investigating a troubling rise in suicide incidents across several counties, with five separate cases reported in a short period.

• Police are investigating five suspected suicide incidents involving four men and one woman.
• Notable locations include Bungoma County, Nyandarua County, Embu County, and Kajiado County.
• Victims ranged in age from 32 to 47 years old, with some reportedly suffering from medical conditions or experiencing mental health difficulties.