Shakahola Aftermath: Kilifi families have 21 days to identify and collect 443 embalmed Shakahola victims’ bodies for burial, with DCI guiding future identification. Senate Oversight: Kilifi Governor Gideon Mung’aro’s bid to delay a probe into Sh10.7bn pending bills was rejected after he failed to prove he was medically unfit. Health & Security: Kenya launched upgraded zoonotic disease surveillance (KABS 2.0) and new live bird market biosecurity guidelines to speed detection and response to outbreaks like avian influenza. Regional Peace Watch: Kenya improved in the 2026 Global Peace Index to 132nd, even as the report warns the Horn’s conflicts are increasingly interconnected and spill over. Opposition Politics: Azimio rebranded as the Ukombozi Alliance, with Kalonzo Musyoka saying Uhuru Kenyatta will chair the new coalition ahead of 2027. Courts & Politics: A High Court struck down a law limiting retired presidents’ political party office, strengthening Uhuru’s right to stay active in politics. Drug Crackdown: A Nakuru-Nairobi Highway crash exposed a suspected bhang trafficking haul worth about Sh7.2m; the driver fled. Mt Kenya Unity: DP Kithure Kindiki urged Mt Kenya leaders to heed elders’ unity call, promising reconciliation ahead of 2027. Nairobi Governance: Nairobi Hospital defended its financial stability in court amid a petition that had halted its AGM. Peacebuilding in Schools: Kenya launched a national mediation hub to handle campus and school grievances and prevent unrest as elections near.