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Kenya's government invested Sh4 billion in infrastructure development for the upcoming Madaraka Day celebrations in Wajir County. The 63rd edition will be led by President William Ruto at the new 10,000-seater Wajir Stadium. President Ruto announced the revival of the stalled 157-kilometre Modogashe-Samatar Road project with World Bank backing. This marks the first time the event will be held in the North Eastern region.

ODM Secretary-General Edwin Sifuna has intensified his criticism of the Kenya Kwanza government, citing issues ranging from school safety to economic hardship and concerns over public health policy. National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula strongly criticized young politicians for using funeral services as platforms to launch political attacks against senior leaders. ODM leaders are fiercely criticizing the proposed 2026 Finance Bill, accusing the Kenya Kwanza administration of excessive public spending and urging MPs to reject it. The Orange Democratic Movement party officially abandoned its 'Linda Ground' slogan and rebranded to 'ODM Tuko Tayari', with the decision announced by Party Chairperson Gladys Wanga during a consultative meeting in Nyanza.

The Court of Appeal has rejected the National Social Security Fund (NSSF)'s attempt to revive the NSSF Act, 2013, dealing a blow to plans for higher mandatory contributions. The Social Health Authority disbursed Sh12.74 billion to healthcare providers for its May claims cycle, with the Social Health Insurance Fund disbursing the largest portion. The Kenyan government is set to release Ksh1.5 billion to the Kenya National Examinations Council to settle pending bills for examiners of the 2025 national examinations before July.

Internal conflict is brewing within Rigathi Gachagua's Democracy for Citizen's Party (DCP), stemming from allegations of unilateral decision-making by Gachagua and a perceived politics of exclusion in the Mt Kenya region. Recent changes to National Assembly committees reveal the challenges faced by Kenya's broad-based government in managing coalition interests ahead of the next General Election. The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party faces a critical juncture as perceived political missteps by its leadership threaten its unity and future, with a Kisumu rally expected to test party unity. Leaders from the Linda Mwananchi faction of the ODM party have signaled a potential strategic alliance with the United Opposition team ahead of next year's General Election, suggesting ongoing realignment of political forces.

Brian Akun from VET Lab Sports Club has been elected the new chairman of the Kenya Golf Union, will lead the union for the upcoming term. Wachira Waruru, the Managing Director of Royal Media Services, has won the Stanbic Growth Open Golf Tournament at the prestigious Karen Golf and Country Club. The 5th edition of the Faldo Junior Tour has commenced at the Vet Lab Sports Club, bringing together young golfers for a competitive event, with young golfers from six countries competing for top honors at the Faldo Junior Tour Championship.

Eight students have been detained as investigations continue into a fire that killed 16 students at the Utumishi Girls Secondary School in Gilgil. Families have begun identifying some of the student bodies following the tragic fire, with DNA testing ongoing to identify those who were severely burned. Naivasha morgue was filled with grief and sorrow as parents identified the bodies of 16 students who tragically died in the fire. The bravery of Cecilia Wanjiku is being remembered following the tragic fire incident. A series of school arson incidents across Kenya has prompted calls for strengthened parenting, with the alarming trend raising significant concerns nationwide regarding student behavior and safety.

Tensions are rising as Kenyan doctors demand full disclosure from the government regarding an alleged US-funded Ebola quarantine facility planned for Laikipia County. Kenyan doctors and health workers are opposing the establishment of an Ebola quarantine and treatment center in Laikipia County. Kenya, US Ebola isolation facility plan faces court challenge and opposition. Kenya has strengthened its border surveillance measures to prevent the entry of the Ebola virus, with intensified screening measures for travelers to prevent potential entry of Ebola infections.

A deepening humanitarian crisis is unfolding in Baringo as rising water levels of Lake Baringo and Lake Bogoria displace residents and inundate educational facilities. Floods in Baringo have severely impacted 11 schools, disrupting the education of hundreds of students. This aligns with the Child Welfare Society receiving a Sh300 million boost to enhance support for vulnerable children across Kenya, funding aimed at bolstering initiatives dedicated to safeguarding and improving the lives of children in need.