The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) is urging Kenyans to reject ethnic politics and violence ahead of the 2027 General Election, emphasizing the importance of peace and national unity.

• The NCIC has launched a roadmap titled 'Uchaguzi Bila Noma' (Elections Without Fear), second edition, to guide peace-building and conflict prevention.
• NCIC Chairperson Kepha Nyamweya, represented by Commissioner Joseph Nguyo, stressed that political competition should not divide Kenyans based on affiliation, ethnicity, or origin.
• The commission is increasing its focus on youth through the Amani Clubs programme, which has established over 1,000 clubs in schools to promote peace and responsible citizenship.
• Nakuru was chosen as the host for the International Day of Peace celebrations due to its history of ethnic violence, with specific areas identified for increased dialogue and monitoring.

The High Court in Kisumu has granted the Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja and other state officials four months to report on their progress in establishing a framework for managing public protests and picketing.

• The court gave the State 4 months to report on compliance with previous orders.
• Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja and other state officials were cited for contempt.
• The case stems from a petition by victims of alleged police brutality during the 2023 anti-government protests.

Residents of Nyamira County are protesting the death of 24-year-old Dennis Oremo, who died while in police custody at Naromoru Police Station.

• Dennis Oremo was arrested on allegations of assaulting his employer.
• The family has rejected the police account of suicide and is calling for an independent investigation by the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPoa) and Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen.
• Oremo's mother, Ruth Moraa, described her son as a peaceful person, questioning the circumstances of his death.