Kenyan Senators are divided over the presence of seven Cabinet Secretaries who accompanied President William Ruto to the United Nations General Assembly in New York.

• A clash erupted between government and opposition senators regarding the decision.
• The attendees included seven Cabinet Secretaries.
• The event took place during President Ruto's trip to the United Nations General Assembly.

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has urged voters in Mt Kenya to trust him to lead regional negotiations for the upcoming General Election, emphasizing unity and a development agenda.

• Sh1 billion Gwathamaki-Mbombo road project mentioned as an example of development.
• Deputy President Kithure Kindiki is seeking trust to negotiate for the Mt Kenya region.
• Kindiki also highlighted government initiatives such as Sh56 billion for roads in Murang’a and increased earnings for farmers.

The Kenyan Senate is poised to pass the Referendum Bill 2026, aiming to establish a clear legal framework for conducting referendums and address past legal uncertainties.

• The Bill, currently at the Third Reading stage, is intended to streamline the process for initiating, conducting, verifying, and overseeing referendums under the 2010 Constitution.
• Key proponents include Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot and the Bill's sponsor, Senator Hillary Sigei.
• This legislative effort comes ahead of the 2027 General Election, with some opposition figures expressing concerns about the Bill's underlying intentions.