Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi claims the national government is using fictitious graft cases and investigations to derail his administration and facilitate his impeachment.

• Governor Wamatangi alleges a plot by powerful government officials to grab land under the guise of affordable housing projects.
• The governor cited the freezing of his bank accounts, EACC investigations, and the demolition of his business as part of this strategy.
• He highlighted achievements such as constructing 512 new ECDE centres and increasing revenue collection to Sh6.5 billion.

Principal Secretary Susan Mang’eni's efforts to bolster the UDA party in Budalangi, Busia County, were disrupted by unruly youth, highlighting a deepening political rift with Ambassador Ababu Namwamba.

• The disruption occurred during the planned opening of a UDA party office.
• PS Mang’eni accused Ambassador Namwamba of feigning support for President Ruto while allegedly working with rivals.
• The incident underscores intensified UDA efforts to gain grassroots support in Western Kenya ahead of the 2027 General Election.

ODM party leader and Siaya Senator Oburu Oginga has been readmitted to the hospital with strict visitor restrictions in place. The decision by his doctors is to ensure he gets sufficient rest.

• Oburu Oginga, 83, was initially admitted on August 22 and readmitted on August 26 after a brief discharge.
• Only his two spouses and children are permitted to visit him, with several MPs reportedly turned away.
• His health status became a concern after he failed to comment on recent political violence in Homa Bay County.