Kenya has urged stronger international cooperation to address the global drug problem, including the rising threat of synthetic drugs. Speaking at the 33rd Meeting of Heads of National Law Enforcement Agencies (HONLEA) in Vienna, Kenya's Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations in Vienna, Edwin Afande, said combating narcotics remains a shared responsibility requiring collective action among nations, according to KBC.

The East Africa Law Society (EALS) has called on the Kenyan government to ensure its crackdown on unlicensed foreign traders is conducted in accordance with the law. In a statement issued in Nairobi, the regional legal body emphasised that enforcement measures against illegal foreign traders must follow due process and respect legal standards. The appeal comes as Kenyan authorities pursue action against foreign nationals trading without proper licences, a move that has drawn attention from legal and business stakeholders across East Africa.

Public Health and Professional Standards Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni has cautioned Kenyans against self-medication with antibiotics, highlighting that the misuse of these medications is contributing to the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance in the country. She emphasized the importance of seeking professional medical advice before taking antibiotics to combat this issue.

Burundian nationals living in Kenya are reportedly rushing to leave the country ahead of an anticipated government crackdown on foreign traders, according to the Sowetan. The reported exodus follows a call by Kenya's president for authorities to shut down all small-scale businesses operated by foreigners who lack valid permits. The directive targets unpermitted foreign-owned enterprises, and its announcement has heightened anxiety among immigrant trading communities, prompting many Burundians to prepare for departure before enforcement begins.

The Kenyan Cabinet has approved the country's accession to two international treaties aimed at combating the recruitment of Kenyans as mercenaries abroad and enhancing efforts against human trafficking. This decision allows Kenya to join the 1989 United Nations Convention Against the Recruitment, Use, Financing and Training of Mercenaries and the 1977 OAU Convention for the Elimination of Mercenarism in Africa. Additionally, the government plans to amend the Counter-Trafficking in Persons Act and other relevant laws.

Uganda and Kenya have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation in tourism, innovation and regional integration, according to CIO Africa. The announcement comes as preparations advance for joint initiatives between the two East African neighbours, though specific details of the planned programmes were not provided. The move signals continued efforts by both countries to deepen bilateral ties and promote economic collaboration across the region.