Health Reforms Under Spotlight: President Ruto opened the National Health Summit 2026 at KICC, with focus on digital health, KEMSA efficiency, specialised care and the Social Health Authority as Kenya pushes Universal Health Coverage under Taifa Care. Funding & Access Debate: National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula said the reforms are tackling corruption and changing how care is financed, while Health CS Aden Duale defended progress in medicines supply and health worker capacity. Local Cancer Push: Kisumu announced a World Bank/partner-backed push to expand early screening and bring specialised cancer diagnosis closer to western Kenya, including plans for a new cancer centre. NSSF to Healthcare Proposal: Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro proposed halving NSSF contributions from 2028 to redirect about KSh40bn into healthcare funding. Power & Infrastructure Pipeline: Kenya moved six major transmission lines and substations into feasibility for a KSh71.1bn PPP package, aiming to attract private investment and expand grid capacity. Water Security Investment: World Bank and Kenya committed KSh13.5bn for groundwater projects in drought-prone counties to cut reliance on water trucking. Digital & Security Partnerships: Kenya’s ICT ministry met Guodong Network on digital transformation, while Rapid7 and StarLink expanded security distribution across Africa including Kenya. Road Tech Upgrade: The Nairobi–Nakuru–Mau Summit highway PPP plan includes intelligent traffic management systems under a KSh184bn project. Public Services Disruption: Teachers’ unions asked TSC to clarify what counts as misconduct under its social media directive to avoid intimidation of educators. Business & Labour: Kakuzi signed a CBA with KPAWU granting a 15% wage increase for over 3,500 employees across 2026/27. Crime & Enforcement: Police recovered suspected fake US$259m notes in Eldoret and seized Sh35m cannabis in Busia. Politics & Violence: Opposition’s Linda Mwananchi rallies in Homa Bay drew large crowds amid reports of attacks on journalists and road block disruptions.