High Court bars DPP, DCI, and EACC from arresting, probing or prosecuting Thika Magistrate Stella Atambo over bribery claims; pending case hearing.

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Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika appeals Sh2m fine for defying a court order on Lake Nakuru waste dumping; says she was on maternity leave and not properly served.

Human Rights Watch calls on Kenya to complete the investigation into mutilated bodies found in Kware dumpsite, Nairobi; alleges police interference with no prosecutions yet

MCAs boycott CS Salim Mvurya’s address at the Legislative Summit in Nairobi, chant “No Ruto, No Summit;” event put on hold as organisers consult on the way forward.

President Ruto confers AfDB President Adesina Akinwumi with the Order of the Chief of the Golden Heart for financing projects, including Last Mile Connectivity.

Wanja Nyarari wades into Karangu-Triza marriage woes; "Sipendi kuona wanawake wakilia"

https://www.tnx.africa/entertainment/article/2001513992/wanja-nyarari-wades-into-karangu-triza-marriage-woes-sipendi-kuona-wanawake-wakilia

Rwanda severs diplomatic ties with Belgium, accuses it of meddling in conflicts and enabling genocide denial; orders Belgian diplomats to leave within 48 hours

Mike Muchiri speaks out, days after wiping his social media clean

https://www.tnx.africa/entertainment/article/2001514000/mike-muchiri-speaks-out-days-after-wiping-his-social-media-clean

AfDB to finance creation of the Youth Entrepreneurship Investment Bank of Kenya; to facilitate technical assistance, debt and equity financing for youth-led businesses

European Union sanctions three Rwandan military commanders and state mining agency chief over Rwanda’s support for armed groups in eastern DRC.

Ministry of ICT cancels adverts to Standard Media Group; PS Edward Kisiang'ani directs engagement with The Star, Cape Media, Nation and KBC.

Kenya Power injects Sh7.1m into WRC Safari Rally 2025 to enhance lighting at the service park, set up a free charging station and promote e-mobility solutions

Belgium regrets Rwanda's decision to cut diplomatic ties citing unwillingness to engage in dialogue, declares Kigali's diplomats persona non grata, denounces governmental cooperation agreements.