Mt Kenya Politics: Ndia MP George Kariuki is holding a three-month consultation from his Kirinyaga home, positioning himself as a possible new centre of power amid cracks between Rigathi Gachagua and Kithure Kindiki. Political Tensions: Garissa Woman Rep Udgoon Siyad urged politicians to drop insults and violence ahead of 2027, saying competition should be on ideas and records. Digital Push: Kikuyu Jitume Centre of Excellence broke ground in Kiambu to train youth and boost innovation, while CA committed KES 100m to train 120,000 citizens in digital skills across 19 counties. Health & Care: KNH warned non-emergency patients to seek alternatives as a health workers’ strike strains services, and Senator Karen Nyamu called for a national endometriosis care framework after Natalie Githinji’s stage 4 diagnosis. Crime & Accountability: Prosecution objected to Tundu Lissu’s bid to call President Samia and other senior officials as defence witnesses in his treason trial. Infrastructure & Tech: Makueni will use satellite data and AI to prioritise rural road upgrades, aiming to cut planning and maintenance costs. Business & Economy: Over 1,000 CEOs submitted eight demands to President Ruto via CBK’s survey, pushing for lower levies and fuel/energy costs. Transport & Safety: Nairobi issued a seven-day notice for 59 unclaimed bodies at Mama Lucy Kibaki Funeral Home. Sports & Society: Marathon legend Eliud Kipchoge backed a KSh 100m campaign for custom pediatric wheelchairs ahead of the Nairobi Marathon.