President William Ruto has accused opposition leaders of attempting to extort Nigerian businessman Aliko Dangote over his Sh2 trillion refinery investment in Lamu, promising to protect investors.

• The Dangote East Africa Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals Special Economic Zone project is expected to process 700,000 barrels of oil daily and create 60,000 jobs.
• President Ruto specifically called out Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, alleging he sought the investment agreement to aid a sponsor in legal action against Dangote, a tactic the President claimed was used in a past cement investment.
• Senator Sifuna, representing the Linda Mwananchi group, stated that while no leaders oppose development, Parliament has not been privy to the refinery's agreement details, and residents of Lamu have raised concerns in court.

President William Ruto has criticized Senator Edwin Sifuna, accusing him of corruption and acting on behalf of former President Uhuru Kenyatta.

• Ruto alleges Sifuna is being used to push for the disclosure of a contract for a proposed crude oil refinery.
• The primary individuals involved are President William Ruto and Senator Edwin Sifuna.
• The controversy surrounds a contract for a proposed crude oil refinery associated with the Dangote Group.

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has defended the Kenyan government's decision to register voters residing in neighbouring countries, amidst emerging political debate.

• The government will proceed with voter registration for Kenyans living abroad in border regions.
• The Interior Cabinet Secretary, Kipchumba Murkomen, is the key figure defending the policy.
• This initiative has sparked a "fresh political storm" in Kenya's border counties.

President William Ruto has renewed his attacks on former President Uhuru Kenyatta and Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna while on a development tour of the Coast region.

• President Ruto accused Uhuru Kenyatta of failing to address the economic struggles of Taita Taveta County residents.
• He also criticized Senator Sifuna for opposing government development projects, suggesting the senator is being used by political sponsors.
• The criticisms come as President Ruto continues his development tour in Mombasa County, specifically in Kisauni Constituency.

President William Ruto has intensified his criticism of predecessor Uhuru Kenyatta, accusing him of neglecting the economic welfare of Taita Taveta County residents. He also targeted Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna.

• President William Ruto accused predecessor Uhuru Kenyatta of inaction on economic suffering in Taita Taveta County.
• President William Ruto also criticized Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna for opposing government development projects.
• Senator Sifuna was accused of being a pawn for political sponsors seeking to obstruct the government's agenda.

Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna invoked the spirit of Kenya's 1963 independence during a memorial service for Mwalimu Jackson Karua, emphasizing the need to fight for a truly free nation.

• Sifuna expressed a desire for his generation to experience the same joy and realization of dreams that Kenyans felt upon achieving independence.
• The event was held at All Saints’ Cathedral in Nairobi for Mwalimu Karua, father of People’s Liberation Party (PLP) leader Martha Karua, who passed away at 98.
• Other opposition figures, including Babu Owino and Jimi Wanjigi, were in attendance.