Cybersecurity & Governance: President Ruto’s official website (president.go.ke) was hit by a suspected hack, defaced with a ransom demand of 5 bitcoins (about KSh41.3m) and threats to leak information; State House says ICT teams are restoring and securing systems after a similar wave of government site breaches last November. Courts & Accountability: The Supreme Court upheld Kenya–Japan tax waivers for Japanese firms and personnel on major infrastructure projects, dismissing a challenge to the legal notice that introduced the exemptions. Judiciary Under Pressure: The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) announced a nationwide one-day court boycott on Wednesday July 22 over corruption concerns, case delays and weak accountability, with an additional targeted boycott against judges who block investigations. Ebola & Rights: Katiba Institute accused government of defying a court order after reports that seven American aid workers potentially exposed to Ebola were admitted to the Laikipia isolation facility for quarantine. Labour & Transport: Kenya Aviation Workers Union issued a seven-day strike notice, warning of disruption at airports and aviation agencies if labour disputes and stalled CBA issues aren’t resolved. Politics 2027: Western Kenya leaders renewed calls for Ruto to pick a running mate from the region after the Ol Kalou by-election setback, while IEBC-related court and campaign activity continues to draw legal scrutiny. Public Safety: A High Court cleared the way for the Mau Mau Road through Aberdare National Park, dismissing a bid to stop the project over environmental concerns. Justice & Society: A court upheld the 20-year sentence for a man convicted of defiling a classmate in Kwale, stressing that minors cannot consent.