Kenya began extradition proceedings for a British soldier accused of murdering Agnes Wanjiru in Nanyuki in 2012. The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions sent the request to the Attorney General, who forwarded it to the UK through diplomatic channels. The court ordered monthly progress updates and warned parties against sharing case details with the media.

Former Wajir East MP Rashid Kassim Amin defected from the Wiper Democratic Movement (WDM-K) to join the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA). UDA Secretary General Hassan Omar received him at the party’s headquarters in Nairobi. Amin said his decision followed consultations with elders and religious leaders, emphasizing his commitment to development in Wajir and Northern Kenya. His defection follows Mwingi West MP Charles Nguna’s recent move to UDA.

Kenya’s Council of Governors (CoG) condemned remarks by Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga, who appeared to mock the late Raila Odinga’s death, calling them insensitive and unacceptable. CoG chair Ahmed Abdullahi announced Kahiga’s removal as Vice Chair and extended apologies to Odinga’s family. Kahiga later apologized and resigned, admitting the comments were personal. Several leaders, including Gladys Wanga and EAC PS Caroline Karugu, also criticized his statements as divisive and inappropriate.

People’s Liberation Party (PLP) leader Martha Karua said uniting political parties under one umbrella is unconstitutional and undermines Kenya’s multi-party democracy. Citing Article 4(2) of the Constitution, she emphasized that Kenya is a sovereign, multi-party state founded on democratic principles. Karua warned that dissolving opposition parties would dishonor Raila Odinga’s legacy and the fight for political pluralism, urging leaders to uphold constitutional freedoms and democratic rights guaranteed since the 1991 political reforms.

Top government officials urged the Mt Kenya region to back President William Ruto ahead of the 2027 elections, citing progress in key projects despite public frustration over high living costs. During a sensitization forum in Gatundu South, Government Spokesman Isaac Mwaura and Lands CS Alice Wahome highlighted achievements such as land digitization, reduced fertilizer prices, and teacher recruitment. Principal Secretaries urged youth to embrace government programs and avoid drug abuse to secure better livelihoods.

President William Ruto defended the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes (Amendment) Act, 2024, saying it protects Kenyans from online exploitation, extremism, and fraud. Speaking in Nyeri, he said the law strengthens safeguards for minors and vulnerable groups. Critics argue it curtails free expression, prompting the High Court to suspend some provisions pending review. The president clarified that the amendment builds on the 2018 law enacted under former President Uhuru Kenyatta.