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President Ruto's economic nationalism dominated the day, as he ordered the closure of Tata Chemicals Magadi, accusing the company of exploiting resources for over a century without benefiting Kenyans. This followed his earlier directive for foreigners running small businesses to shut down by September 7. The abduction of Standard Group editor Alex Kiprotich remained a major story, with police officers named and Interior CS Murkomen ordering a probe. The Kenya Red Cross warned of El Niño-related floods and landslides, while a 14-year-old pupil died by suicide in Siaya. In politics, Waiguru reaffirmed support for Ruto, ruling out joining Gachagua's DCP, and Senator Wambua called for Kalonzo to be named flagbearer.