President William Ruto has directed Kenyan security agencies to actively pursue and hold accountable individuals who finance, organize, and recruit youths for political violence, emphasizing that sponsors, not just perpetrators, must face consequences.

• The order was issued during the passing-out ceremony of 10,000 police recruits at Kiganjo, ahead of the August 10, 2027 General Election.
• The National Police Service and other security agencies are tasked with taking firm, lawful, and impartial action against all involved in political violence.
• President Ruto stressed that politically sponsored violence and the use of private militias have no place in Kenya's democracy, advocating for competition based on ideas rather than intimidation.

President William Ruto has unveiled a new police uniform, marking a significant change for the Kenya Police Service. The uniform is a result of extensive consultations and recommendations from a presidential taskforce.

• The new uniform was developed based on consultations with police officers and the public, as outlined in the National Police Reform Taskforce report chaired by retired Chief Justice David Maraga.
• The National Police College Main Campus in Kiganjo, Nyeri County, was the venue for the launch.
• Graduating officers will be the first to wear the new uniform, with a progressive rollout to general duty officers starting next week.
• Notable inclusions in the reforms are maternity uniforms for expectant police officers.

The United Opposition, led by Wiper Patriotic Front Party Leader Kalonzo Musyoka, is calling for comprehensive financial and recruitment audits of key government institutions.

• Demands include audits of the National Police Service, Teachers Service Commission, and Kenya Defense Forces.
• The United Opposition alleges irregularities within these bodies.
• This action signifies a significant push for accountability from the opposition coalition.

Victims and survivors of state violence have rejected President William Ruto's expression of remorse on Katiba Day, calling for tangible action rather than mere words.

• The core demand is for concrete steps to address cases of killings and enforced disappearances.
• Key figures involved are victims and survivors of state violence, and President William Ruto.
• The event highlighted a significant disconnect between official statements and the lived experiences of those affected by state actions.

The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has secured additional 15-year prison terms for three terror convicts who escaped from Kamiti Maximum Security Prison.

• Three terror convicts, Musharaf Abdala, Mohamed Ali Abikar, and Joseph Juma Odhiambo, received the additional sentences.
• The escape occurred on the night of 14th November and morning of 15th November 2021.
• The convicts were found to have escaped in a manner that prejudiced national security and demonstrated common intention to evade recapture.
• Mohamed Ali Abikar was serving a 41-year sentence for the 2015 Garissa University attack.