Aviation Tragedy: A safari helicopter crash in Samburu near Mount Ololokwe killed all 7 on board, including five Americans and Ecuador’s national intelligence chief; Kenya’s Civil Aviation Authority says an investigation is underway. Cost of Living & Transport: TIFA reports 81% of Nairobians are worried about rising living costs, with transport, fuel, food and education driving fears; separately, a TIFA survey finds 63% of ride-hailing users want fares set by the market, not minimum government prices. Mining & Jobs: Tata Chemicals Magadi says it has submitted all requested compliance documents to the Ministry after its mining operations were suspended on July 28, warning the shutdown affects about 30,000 community beneficiaries and hundreds of jobs. Banking Results: Standard Chartered Kenya reports a 57% drop in loan impairment losses to Sh508m and a stronger NPL ratio, while Diamond Trust Bank posts KSh 6.4b profit after tax (up 37%). Health Governance: Nairobi’s Sakaja signs the 2026 Health Services and Management Act, giving Level Five hospitals more financial and institutional autonomy under Hospital Management Boards. Food Security: Agriculture CS Mutahi Kagwe calls for faster irrigation expansion, launching rehabilitation of the Ndigiria Water Pan in Kilifi. Tourism Regulation: Zanzibar arrests a Kenyan for allegedly running tourism activities reserved for locals, signalling tighter enforcement in the sector. Politics & Violence Claims: Gachagua alleges threats of disruption during his Emurua Dikirr visit, while Western leaders threaten a motion to withdraw Uhuru Kenyatta’s pension over alleged continued politics. Public Finance: Kenya seeks up to Sh151.2b from World Bank schemes in FY2026/27 as IMF support remains absent.