Kenya News Brief - Thursday, Jun 25, 2026

Luo MPs urge citizens to avoid Thursday's planned protests, citing government goodwill, even as Interior CS Murkomen confirms the notification and warns against criminal elements. Embakasi youth and Kirinyaga officials also caution against property destruction during the demonstrations. Separately, 348 victims will receive 448.7 million Kenyan Shillings in compensation, though some protest exclusion. A nationwide matatu strike over fuel prices adds to the disruption. Kenya faces a cybersecurity threat with over 3 billion attacks in three months, even as it prepares to host the UN Internet Governance Forum. Eight students will be charged with murder over the Utumishi Girls' School fire that killed 16 pupils. Meanwhile, KMTC students will now access HELB loans. This episode features AI-powered summaries of the day's top Kenyan news stories.