The day opened with the aftermath of the fuel strike: traders counted losses, matatus returned to roads, and Super Metro announced fare adjustments after a diesel price drop. By mid-morning, the High Court declared Aisha Jumwa's appointment as Kenya Roads Board chairperson unconstitutional, a blow to Ruto. Adan Mohamed was sworn in as KRA Commissioner General despite a petition challenging his age. In the afternoon, Parliament began reviewing Ndindi Nyoro's proposal to cut fuel taxes, while President Ruto received Kazakhstan's Order of Dostyk during his state visit. Former CS Fred Matiang'i urged Kenyans to reject the Finance Bill 2026, drawing a sharp rebuke from CS Mbadi. The day also saw a Grade Six pupil murdered in Nakuru, and a taxi driver arrested for killing gospel singer Racheal Muthoni over a Ruto tattoo.