EU-Kenya Diplomacy: President William Ruto bid farewell to outgoing EU Ambassador Henriette Geiger at State House, praising gains in trade, investment, climate action and governance ahead of her July 31 exit. Security & Policing: Police recovered 45 stolen cattle in Turkana after a multi-agency operation, while Garissa detectives seized 105 phones and two laptops in a raid and arrested two suspects. Election & Governance: Former IEBC commissioner Mohamed Abdullahi Sharawe has died, with leaders citing his role in electoral reforms. Public Safety: Government moves to mandate colour-coding for school vans and buses to curb learner transport risks after fatal incidents. Cost of Living & Consumer Protection: An editorial warns consumers face “hidden inflation” through reduced portions and quality without clear notice. Anti-Graft Pipeline: EACC court diary shows multiple corruption-related matters lined up at Milimani and other courts this week. Regional Politics: Mt Kenya leaders and rivals trade barbs after the Ol Kalou by-election, with claims of shifting power and renewed 2027 positioning. Infrastructure & Jobs: NLC says Sh17b has been allocated for landowner compensation to unlock roads and other projects, with Nairobi-Western Bypass among the beneficiaries. Regional Development: North Rift counties back a new healthcare workforce policy framework, targeting staffing, training and fair deployment. International Watch: China’s AI governance push and global initiatives get fresh attention as Africa weighs “China opportunity 2.0” for trade and investment.