Labour & Politics: COTU boss Francis Atwoli backed President William Ruto’s long-term transformation agenda, urging unity behind reforms over short-term election thinking. Food Security & Energy: IFAD warned that conflicts and energy-market shocks could worsen hunger, with Africa set to carry a large share of the burden as fuel and fertilizer costs rise. Water & Infrastructure: West Pokot’s Siyoi-Muruny dam revival is framed as a jobs-and-growth project, targeting piped water for 350,000 residents by 2035. Public Health & Compliance: Activists accuse authorities of violating a court order by quarantining US Ebola evacuees in Kenya, sparking protests and deaths during unrest. ICT Regulation: The Communications Authority of Kenya tightened rules for firms importing and distributing communications equipment, requiring a Communications Equipment Distributor licence. Power Supply: Kenya Power announced planned maintenance causing electricity interruptions across ten counties. Digital Economy & Jobs: A nationwide healthcare workers strike looms after UHC staff demands for permanent, pensionable terms were not met. Trade & Services: AfCFTA’s Trade in Services protocol is highlighted as a boost for logistics, telecoms, finance, tourism and other service sectors that move goods across borders. Agribusiness Exports: Kenya targets bigger tea exports to China via standards, farmer training and processing technology transfer. Housing & Real Estate: A KSh 2b Gigiri residential complex broke ground, pitching green building certification as a new benchmark for East Africa.