The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) are set to receive the largest portions of the Sh1.4 billion allocated to political parties for the 2026/2027 financial year.

• UDA will receive Sh549,970,254, which is approximately 39% of the total fund.
• Key parties involved are UDA, led by President William Ruto, and ODM, led by Oburu Oginga.
• The allocation was announced via a gazette notice by the Registrar of Political Parties.

Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya is questioning the government's crackdown on foreign traders, alleging unfair targeting and a hidden political motive ahead of the upcoming General Election.

• Governor Natembeya suggests the government is using the crackdown to register undocumented foreigners and enroll them as voters.
• He criticizes the directive targeting foreign nationals in small-scale businesses, warning it could harm East African Community integration.
• Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Dr. Abraham Sing’oei clarified that legally documented foreign traders will not be banned, attributing business challenges to Kenya's tax climate.
• The government has given foreign nationals a 90-day window to comply with immigration and licensing requirements.

Nakuru County is embroiled in a blame game after failing to disburse Sh27.5 million designated for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in the 2025/2026 financial year. The PWDs have not been included in the 2026/2027 budget, prompting an outcry and a five-day demonstration notice.

• A total of Sh27.5 million remains undisbursed for PWDs.
• The Department of Sports, Gender, and Inclusivity is blaming the Finance Department for the delay.
• Key figures involved include CEC Elga Riaga and the Nakuru County Assembly, as PWDs seek explanations and the return of their funds.