Ebola Response, Courts & Protests: Kenya says it remains Ebola-free after 59 suspected cases tested negative, but officials warn risk is rising—especially at high-traffic borders like Malaba and Taveta—while the government insists it has isolation and response mechanisms in place. U.S. Ebola Facility Fallout: The U.S.-linked 50-bed quarantine plan at Laikipia Air Base remains paused by court order as protests over the Nanyuki/Nanyuki-area site turned deadly earlier, with a postmortem report later detailing a fatal gunshot wound and renewed calls for accountability. Security & Defence: Defence leadership continues with KDF investiture of ranks and senior postings, as President Ruto approves promotions and key medical services leadership changes. Education Pressure: The Ministry of Education rejects calls for unscheduled school closures or an early second-term break, saying learning is uninterrupted in most schools, while also pushing mandatory registration on KEMIS for capitation from the third term. Labour & Cost of Living: New minimum wage rules lift pay for domestic workers and urban informal employees in Nairobi and other major towns, with penalties for non-compliance. Environment & Livelihoods: Deputy President Joyce Kithure links climate action to food security and income, as environmentalists in Machakos raise alarm over polluted rivers threatening agriculture and aquaculture. Governance & Procurement: KISM urges full rollout of e-GP by counties to curb graft and leakage in devolved procurement.