During a visit to Kisumu, President William Ruto announced his commitment to compensating families of victims of protests, describing them as heroes. This declaration comes after the High Court nullified an earlier presidential panel on victim compensation, stating the mandate belongs to the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR).

• President Ruto stated in Swahili that the government will compensate those who lost lives or were injured fighting for democracy and human rights.
• The President addressed calls for a potential merger between his United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party and the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) for the 2027 General Election.
• Nyando MP Jared Okello emphasized the need for collaboration, stating, "Hatutoka kwa hii serikali mpaka dakika ya mwisho."