The Standard: Alone in the Dock! Despite public declaration that he will standard with police officers, CS Kipchumba Murkomen is nowhere to be seen, as Barasa faces charges of murder of Boniface Kariuki who will be buried today.
Blow to President William Ruto, after the court nullified gazette of IEBC chair and six other commissioners for defying an interim Court order, with judges stating that their directives must not be treated as mere suggestions.
Taifa Leo: You are on your own. Police Constable Klinzy Barasa Masinde to be charged with murder after DPP approved charges against him. Masinde will be charged today, as his colleague Duncan Barasa is acquitted of murder charges. Barasa shot mask vendor Boni Barasa during June 17 protests in Nairobi CBD.
President William Ruto issued a shoot-to-leg order to police officers, against violent protesters, his close ally Belgut MP Nelson Koech, urged the officers to shoot to kill, as it is provided in the National Police Service Act.
Isiolo Governor Abdi Guyo asks for forgiveness from MCAs, after he technically survived an impeachment on Tuesday, as Senate dismissed his case after it was failed to be established whether the County Assembly held sittings.
Guyo was accused of gross misconduct, misuse of public resources and employing more chief officers than the available number of Departments available.
Kenyans joined the Muslim Community to mourn Chief Kadhi Sheikh Abdulhalim Hussein who passed on early Thursday morning at his home in Mombasa.
People Daily: President William Ruto’s allies splash money to the Kenyans, as they continue with their empowerment program across the country. Despite their ‘good will’, Kenyans continue to demand accountability and source of the millions being splashed by leaders in government.
Resignation of Senior Economic Advisor to the President Moses Kuria has left many talking as others describe his resignation as a tactical political move by Ruto, to start aligning his team ahead of 2027. 
Daily Nation: Silent wars in the opposition, as Former CS Interior Fred Matiang’i cancels his three day tour in Meru County, over fears of attack.
Bigger test for IEBC ahead of 2027 elections with several by-elections ahead. The court approved the swearing-in of the seven commissioners after a petition filed challenging the legality of the selection process. Now all eyes are on the country’s electoral body to deliver.
The Star: Will he be on the ballot? Push for Raila Odinga presidential bid 2027 among his supporters ae currently underway. in the Senate, senators demand removal of chief officers in county governments to reduce over hiring by governors, as AG wants graft cases to be handled in one year.
Business Daily: Kenya to pay KSh 68 billion to debt this month. As firms use tax refunds of KSh 50 billion to pay KRA amid cash crisis.
