Green Energy Finance: SBM Bank Kenya sealed a $17m deal with Safer Power to expand local green energy manufacturing, backing factory construction and equipment production for clean power projects. Housing Delivery Watch: Ruto’s Affordable Housing Programme remains a flashpoint as questions persist on what has actually been delivered, funding mechanics and access to completed units. Transport & Infrastructure: China Road and Bridge Corporation is set to finish tarmacking the Rironi–Naivasha stretch by December, easing congestion on the Sh200bn corridor. Trade & Market Access: Kenya secured duty-free access to China for about 98.2% of tariff lines on eligible exports, boosting prospects for avocados, tea, coffee and cut flowers. Tax Enforcement: KRA’s bad-debt write-off rules and its agency notice power are putting businesses on alert over cashflow disruptions and audit risks. Food Security Crisis: Save the Children warns 3.6m Kenyans face acute hunger, with emergency-level cases rising in ASAL counties. Health Sector Labour: Healthcare interns threaten to strike from Aug 31 over delayed pay, raising the risk of more service disruption. Politics & IEBC: Kindiki and Murkomen urged politicians to stop interfering with IEBC ahead of 2027, as opposition rallies face rising tensions. Air Travel Disruption: Kenya Airways confirmed 2–3 hour delays at JKIA due to air traffic control challenges, stranding Kisumu-bound passengers. Co-op Sector: KUSCCO shareholders approved liquidation, citing efforts to safeguard remaining assets after years of losses and governance disputes.