Matiang'i accused Gachagua of arrogance that would split the opposition, with Malala explaining his absence from DCP rallies and refusal to back Gachagua for president. Muturi added accusations of political bullying, while reports claimed Gachagua demanded a 50% power share in talks with Sifuna, who took Linda Mwananchi mobilisation to the US diaspora.
Nairobi Governor Sakaja left UDA for ODM, saying Raila Odinga had asked him to join, and was welcomed by Oburu Odinga as ODM leaders predicted more defections.
Former Kiambu Governor Waititu was sentenced to 13 years over the Sh588.7m graft case and fined Sh21m, while a former Nairobi PC received three years over Sh1.35bn land fraud.
Over one million candidates began KCSE written papers, with Moyale candidates relocated after cross-border fire, as courts kept orders suspending TSC social media rules and a petition sought to block public funds for the Bayern-Ajax Talanta Stadium match.