Kenyan President William Ruto has said his government is preparing a policy to end the export of raw minerals from the country, requiring companies to invest locally, add value to minerals and create jobs. Speaking in Samburu County, Ruto said he had personally intervened to halt mineral shipments from Magadi. He said the policy would cover all national resources, including oil, gold and rare minerals, declaring that Kenya would no longer sell unprocessed minerals abroad.

Anglican Church of Kenya Diocese of Eldoret Bishop Dr. Christopher Ruto has urged political leaders to avoid rhetoric and actions that create fear and intimidation among Kenyans ahead of the 2027 General Election. According to the Kenya News Agency, he particularly condemned the reported abduction of a senior journalist from The Standard, saying such incidents undermine democracy and threaten press freedom.

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua accused President William Ruto’s administration of a crackdown on journalists and media houses, claiming it threatens press freedom ahead of the 2027 General Election. At a press conference, he noted a pattern of intimidation against journalists, bloggers, and independent media in Kenya, which he linked to similar trends in other East African countries, particularly regarding coverage of corruption and abuse of power.

Rigathi Gachagua, leader of the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP), has warned Kenyans, particularly Gen Z protesters, against participating in planned commemoration protests, citing intelligence reports of a potential violent crackdown in the Mt. Kenya region. He expressed concerns for public safety following previous demonstrations that resulted in fatalities, urging citizens to stay away from the streets on Thursday.

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has claimed to know how the abduction of Standard Media Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich was planned. Kiprotich was seized by armed assailants along the Gilgil–Nakuru Road on Tuesday night and dumped near Masinga Dam early Wednesday. According to Gachagua, the journalist was preparing an exposé on the alleged looting of funds meant for Mau evictees from the Kipsigis community, and he alleged National Government involvement.

The Kenyan media industry is mourning the sudden death of popular Nairobi-based journalist Private Socrates, according to Tuko. Friends and colleagues have paid tribute to him, remembering him as a brilliant and forward-thinking young man. Tributes have poured in following news of his passing, with many in the media fraternity expressing grief over the loss of the beloved journalist.