Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna was initially blocked from entering JKUAT's Karen campus on Thursday to address a student-organized governance forum, before being granted access for a private meeting with university management.

• Senator Edwin Sifuna was invited by the Jomo Kenyatta University Students' Association to speak at the inaugural Law, Policy and Governance Forum.
• The event, which aimed to discuss the role of law in governance and public policy, was reportedly abruptly cancelled by the university administration, with the reasons unclear.
• Following the initial denial of access, Mr. Sifuna met privately with the university management, with the forum's future uncertain.

The Jubilee Party is facing a new power struggle as the succession of former President Uhuru Kenyatta intensifies, with key figures vying for control ahead of the 2027 General Election.

• The battle centers on control of the party's billions and political machinery.
• Key figures in the contest include Deputy Party Leaders Jeremiah Kioni and Fred Matiang’i.
• This fresh tussle complicates succession plans, particularly concerning Matiang’i, who is reportedly the party's 2027 presidential candidate.

Internal disagreements within the Linda Mwananchi initiative, a movement seemingly aimed at rallying support for the Kenya Kwanza administration, are now publicly visible. The conflict involves key figures within the group, raising questions about its future direction.

• The core of the dispute centers around leadership and strategic direction for the movement.
• Prominent figures involved include Irungu Nyakera and allies of Murang'a Governor Irungu Kang'ata.
• Disagreements have reportedly stalled the group's planned activities and public engagements.