Kabras Sugar to Renew Rivalry with Strathmore Leos at Embu Sevens: The Kabras Sugar rugby team is set to face off against Strathmore Leos in a highly anticipated match at the upcoming Embu Sevens tournament, the next leg of the 2026 National Sevens Circuit. Meanwhile, Kenya's Harambee Stars squad for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers has been announced, featuring the return of key players Michael Olunga and Joseph Okumu. Additionally, twelve Kenyan athletes and sports personalities have been nominated for 2026 National Heroes honours, recognizing their significant contributions to Kenyan sport and international achievements.

Ruto Orders Crackdown on Foreign Hawkers: President William Ruto has ordered a crackdown on foreign nationals engaged in small-scale trading activities in Kenya, aiming to protect local businesses from unfair competition. Separately, the Kenyan government has reduced the consolidated cargo benchmark to Sh2 million, down from Sh2.5 million, in a significant move to ease doing business for traders and SMEs. The government has also released Sh850.696 million to 425,348 households under the Cash Transfer for Orphans and Vulnerable Children (CT-OVC) Programme. IG Kanja Orders Probe Into Abduction of Journalist: Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja has ordered a swift and transparent investigation into the alleged abduction of Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich in Gilgil on Tuesday. He was reportedly taken by armed men in Gilgil on Tuesday night. This marks a second directive from the police chief regarding the same incident, emphasizing the seriousness with which the security apparatus is treating the matter. Alex Kiprotich Abducted at Gunpoint Along Nairobi-Nakuru Highway: Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich was abducted at gunpoint in Gilgil along the Nairobi-Nakuru highway after leaving the company offices. A shadowy unit within the Kenyan police service, known for targeting government critics, has been linked to the abduction. KTN News revealed the identities of four men believed to be behind the kidnapping, with the vehicle used in the incident traced to a government minister's office. Kiprotich was later found abandoned near the Masinga Dam after being held by the suspects. Meanwhile, the incident has sparked widespread condemnation from media associations and human rights organizations, with leaders demanding an independent and transparent investigation into the matter.