Foreign Traders Crackdown: President William Ruto ordered authorities to shut down foreign-owned small retail shops and hawking from Sept 7, saying such work should be reserved for Kenyans while foreign investment is welcome in higher-capital areas; the move is tied to pushing a Local Content Bill through Parliament. Raw Minerals to Local Processing: Ruto also said Kenya will stop exporting raw materials and instead process minerals locally, naming gold, limestone, iron ore, graphite, titanium and soda ash—an effort to create jobs and keep more value in-country. 2027 Election Tensions: Justin Muturi urged an ICC outreach office in Nairobi to curb rising ethnic rhetoric ahead of 2027, while a report warns Kenya may see renewed internet and media restrictions like those during Gen Z protests. Opposition Unity Push: Ndindi Nyoro called on opposition leaders to end infighting and rally behind one presidential candidate to challenge Ruto in 2027. Nairobi/Policy Watch: Huduma Kenya clarified that birth certificate records are retrieved in the county of birth, meaning parents may be sent back even after relocating. Security & Economy: DCI arrested two women at JKIA over alleged gold smuggling to Dubai (658g). Infrastructure: State began emergency land purchases for the Rironi–Nakuru–Mau Summit toll road after design changes.