President Ruto has declared substance abuse a national emergency, leading to the formation of a new 700-member DCI unit to combat drug trafficking and illicit alcohol by 2026. Meanwhile, Kenyans faced challenges in 2025 with unemployment and high food prices, particularly affecting the youth. In Trans Nzoia, residents on gazetted land face a 5-day eviction notice, with warnings of forced removal and crackdowns on illegal firearms. Separately, EPRA is taking stern action against widespread fuel adulteration and diversion reported in late 2025 across several counties. Moses Kuria sought forgiveness from the Luo Nation to foster political unity, while a matatu was torched near Gitaru after a fatal accident involving a boda boda rider. This episode features AI-powered summaries of the day's top Kenyan news stories.