Protest Anniversary Fallout: Nairobi’s June 25 crackdown continues to ripple out as 74 detainees are set for arraignment at Milimani after arrests tied to the Gen Z memorial protests, with rights groups and lawyers pushing for prompt access to court and pro bono representation. Public Finance & Governance: The IMF has paused Kenya’s next financing talks, saying it shared a draft governance and corruption assessment and is awaiting government comments—keeping negotiations in limbo. Digital Services: Kenya’s e-Citizen is getting a major upgrade for birth certificates, letting applicants apply, get approval, and print online—part of a broader push to digitise public services. E-Citizen Rules Debate: Civil society is challenging Treasury’s draft e-Citizen regulations, arguing the government is using the wrong legal basis and may be overreaching on service delivery and data protections. Ebola Preparedness Messaging: Health officials insist quarantine and isolation facilities are precautionary, not proof of cases, as tourism stakeholders are urged not to cancel travel. Security & Crime: Investigators have reopened a murder probe after a KWS officer’s autopsy suggested he was killed, not suicidal. Regional Diplomacy: Kenya deported Somalia’s deputy prime minister over alleged passport fraud, raising the stakes for bilateral relations. Markets & Investment: Clearstream’s new Kenya link (with Standard Chartered as cash correspondent) is set to improve foreign access to Kenyan bonds and treasury bills.