Youth Governance: Nairobi youths back a proposed County Youth Council bill, hoping it will boost representation, entrepreneurship training, and access to financing as unemployment bites. Education Accountability: MPs warn universities and TVET colleges not to treat Auditor-General queries lightly, pushing for transparent responses and corrective action. Religious Freedom vs Drug Law: Kenya’s High Court rejects Rastafari Society’s bid for a cannabis exemption for worship, saying the community failed to prove cannabis use is essential—though it calls for a wider national debate. Public Service Delivery: DCI says Certificates of Good Conduct could be issued within 24 hours after launching a new biometric system. Church Governance: Maralal Diocese suspends seven priests over alleged financial mismanagement and seeks state help where assets may have been misused. Culture & Lifestyle: Plastic surgery is gaining mainstream acceptance in Kenya, with surgeons citing rising demand—especially post-delivery procedures—and influencers driving the trend. Regional Movement: Leaders urge reopening of the Kenya–Somalia border at Liboi to revive trade and livestock markets in North Eastern. Politics & Safety: A senior advocate warns Kenya’s “lawlessness” starts from the top, while governors and activists keep spotlighting political goonism ahead of 2027.