Immigration & Trade Crackdown: Kenya issued a 90-day ultimatum for foreign workers and small-business operators to regularise immigration, work permits, business registration and licences, warning visa-free entry doesn’t grant work rights and urging compliance while also condemning harassment. Legal Pushback: A lawyer moved to court seeking conservatory orders to stop enforcement, while DCI arrested a man over alleged hate speech targeting Burundians. Regional Trade Tensions: Analysts warn the crackdown could strain East African Community Common Market commitments and trigger retaliatory risks for Kenyan commerce. Public Finance Scrutiny: The Controller of Budget flagged a surge in emergency spending to Sh364.24bn over four years, questioning routine use of Article 223. Health Sector Pressure: Doctors issued a seven-day ultimatum over the nurses’ 40+ day strike, warning of wider service collapse. Climate & Water Risk: Experts warn rising waters could breach the divide between Lakes Baringo and Bogoria, threatening fisheries and tourism. Economy & Infrastructure: SGR posted its first operating profit since 2017, while Equity highlighted how Equity Online for Business is digitising SME payments and payroll. Business & Growth: NCBA hit 100 branches with a new Ruiru outlet; Webmasters Kenya launched WasaaChat for creator monetisation. Other Developments: A fire in Kilimani destroyed 50+ vehicles; Kenya also renewed efforts to reopen its Vancouver consulate.