Ebola Response: President William Ruto has formed a National Response Committee to coordinate Kenya’s preparedness and response to Ebola risks linked to the DRC and Uganda, as scrutiny grows over a proposed US-funded quarantine facility at Laikipia Air Base. Public Finance: Treasury CS John Mbadi defended the FY 2026/27 budget framework before MPs, citing Ksh4.785T expenditure, a Ksh1.111T deficit, and revenue reforms—while lawmakers pressed on revenue shortfalls and county own-source collections. Debt Transparency: Transparency International warned that secrecy clauses in state deals are locking Kenyans out of key contract and debt information, feeding corruption risks and worsening the debt burden. Banking & Markets: KCB says it created Sh914bn in economic value over five years, while I&M Bank listed the first tranche of an oversubscribed Sh-denominated bond on the NSE to broaden access for investors. Digital & Education: TSC launched nationwide ICT training for JSS teachers under KDEAP, and Kenya’s digital finance ecosystem keeps expanding with new cross-border payment tools for freelancers. Trade & Industry: China’s zero-tariff policy is boosting Kenya’s avocado value chain, while aviation players warn Finance Bill clauses could raise costs and slow fleet upgrades. Regional Business: Nigerian banks say they won’t cut shareholding in Kenya subsidiaries despite CBN caps, and East African regulators push to harmonize energy tariffs to stabilize prices.