Social Protection Expansion: Kenya’s Inua Jamii is set to grow to 2.5 million households, with plans to link cash transfers to skills, savings, financial inclusion and market access, and to establish a Social Protection Fund for steadier financing. Anti-Corruption Court Update: Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi and co-defendants have lost bids to strike out an EACC recovery case over alleged irregular road tenders worth about Sh813m; the court ordered EACC to proceed to trial. El Niño Preparedness & Health Bills: Public health agencies cut pending bills by about Sh31bn in a year to June 2026, while the government is pushing El Niño alerts through telcos and Nairobi activates its command centre for response readiness. Payments Overhaul: Treasury and CBK released a Draft National Payment System Policy and Bill 2026 for public input, proposing major restructuring of how payment services are licensed and regulated. Infrastructure & Roads: The Mau Summit–Malaba dual carriageway has passed an initial viability test for a PPP toll model, clearing the way for deeper feasibility work. Media Freedom Under Pressure: Rights groups and activists rallied after pro-government supporters protested and attacked Standard Group, arguing for protection of democratic space and press freedom. Dangote Refinery Fallout: Motorists are demanding a legally binding fuel-price deal and full contract disclosure tied to the Lamu refinery, warning they will reject the current structure without assurances. Youth Pushback on Violence: Youth in Eldoret launched Sitatumika, condemning political exploitation of young people and vowing peaceful campaigning ahead of next year’s elections.