Nairobi Politics & Governance: Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja told the Senate CPAC that land rates enforcement is the missing lever to lift the county’s own-source revenue from Sh13.8bn to a potential Sh63bn, warning counties lack the powers KRA has to chase defaulters. Parliament & Tax: MPs passed Finance Bill 2026 after scrapping VAT on person-to-person mobile money transfers, while fresh political heat continues over who voted, who skipped, and what it means for development funding. Courts & Rule of Law: The Judiciary issued notice for a 46-day High Court recess from August 1 to September 15, with duty judges to handle urgent matters. Security & Politics: Police launched a manhunt for Kuresoi North MP Alfred Mutai after gunshots at a youth event left residents injured. Public Health & Labour: Isiolo doctors’ strike entered day 17 as KMPDU said it will continue until the county clears salary arrears and remits statutory deductions. Environment & Water: Government plans to build a mega dam inside Tsavo East National Park, a move set to reignite the debate over development in protected areas. Economy Watch: CBK data shows foreign reserves dipped by Sh11.77bn week-on-week as the shilling weakened slightly. Tech & Global Positioning: Kenya secured rights to host the 2027 Responsible AI in the Military Domain summit in Nairobi, the first in Africa. Humanitarian & Diplomacy: UAE expanded humanitarian support across disaster-hit countries and backed Ebola response efforts in DR Congo and Uganda.