Aid & Health Crisis: AFP reports at least 24 HIV-positive Kenyan sex workers have died after US aid cuts, with NGOs warning of a wider HIV surge as clinics serving “key populations” shut. Education & Policy: Kuppet wants two education Bills halted, saying public participation lacks a clear, enforceable funding mandate. Elections & Courts: Health CS Aden Duale defends Bomas’ national tallying centre against calls to scrap it, citing the Constitution and Elections Act. Security & Politics: Isiolo leaders demand action after a bandit attack in Gotu killed five, including two police officers. Nairobi Political Theatre: Raila’s family launches a week-long national commemoration plan for his first anniversary, with a steering committee chaired by Prof Adams Oloo. Finance & Compliance: New terror-financing rules raise fines for banks and other institutions up to Sh20m and extend jail terms for officials. Sports & Youth: Netball Gems gear up for AFCON/World Cup qualifiers in Nairobi as Zimbabwe’s Fred Mugerwa pushes ball-retention tactics. Development & Jobs: IFAD approves about $55m more for Kenya’s livestock commercialization project, targeting nearly 150,000 rural households.