ICJ Bid Boost: Kenya’s ICJ candidate Judge Phoebe Okowa lands a record wave of global co-nominations ahead of the UN vote, strengthening Nairobi’s push for the 2027–2036 seat. Devolution Under Scrutiny: Nandi Governor Stephen Sang faces Senate grilling over an unsustainable wage bill that hit 44% of revenue, breaching legal thresholds. Health Funding Push: The government seeks fresh Global Fund support to strengthen the Social Health Authority, expand digital health, and improve medicines access. Education Update: KUCCPS extends the 2025 university transfer window to one month after placing 293,869 learners, with new portal access for late applicants. Sovereign Wealth Fund Law: President Ruto signs the Sovereign Wealth Fund Bill, ringfencing 30% of mineral and petroleum revenues for future generations and creating stabilisation and infrastructure windows. Oil & Jobs: Ruto directs DP Kindiki to coordinate implementation of the Ksh2.2trn Lamu refinery project as Dangote confirms timelines. Saba Saba Aftermath: Rights groups and NCCK urge accountability and tighter hate-speech monitoring ahead of 2027, warning election violence risks remain. Legal Tensions: A High Court petition challenges adverse possession rules as unconstitutional, while Kenya Re board election disputes head to court. Community & Rights: Rastafarians seek legal recognition for sacred cannabis use as crackdowns persist; KFS calls for public participation over a proposed Meru forest airstrip.