UK-Kenya Defence Ties: The UK has cancelled a planned BATUK training exercise in Laikipia after Kenyan licences were not approved, shifting the deployment to Tanzania—raising fresh questions on the Defence Cooperation Agreement and public trust. Forensics & Justice: Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen launched a Multi-Biometric Identification System at DCI, promising police clearance certificates within 24 hours and international accreditation for the Forensic Evidence Management Unit to boost convictions. Elections & Allegations: Saboti MP Caleb Amisi accused UDA of “voter importation” from Uganda into Saboti and Trans Nzoia ahead of 2027, saying his team is gathering IEBC data to identify suspects. Public Order & Safety: NTSA arraigned 45 pedestrians for allegedly obstructing traffic by not using the Nyayo Stadium footbridge, as it intensifies crackdown on unsafe crossings. Health & Diplomacy: India delivered the first 4.5 tonnes of Ebola medical supplies to Kenya, while Ebola in Congo and Uganda has crossed 1,000 deaths, according to updates. Local Economy & Jobs: President Ruto hosted 5,000 artisans at State House, pledging KSh 80m for tools and equipment, and announced a civil servants’ salary increase. Sports Infrastructure: Kapsabet Stadium construction in Nandi is at about 34% completion, with superstructure works accelerating. Labour & Aviation: Kenya Aviation Workers Union warned of a nationwide strike threat unless aviation employers address long-standing bargaining and salary grievances. Online Governance: TikTok says it removed 884,591 Kenyan videos in Q1 2026 for guideline violations, with most takedowns detected before user reports. Courts: Sharon Otieno’s murder case is set for judgment at Milimani Law Courts, with Okoth Obado and co-accused awaiting the verdict.