Wearables & Privacy: Meta smart glasses users in Kenya are growing wary of privacy and misuse fears, with reports of possible facial recognition capabilities and Meta pushing a software update that disables recording if the indicator light is tampered with. Drug Crackdown: Police arrested four suspects in Machakos and Bungoma, seizing 230+ rolls of suspected cannabis sativa as anti-narcotics operations intensify. El Niño Risk: Humanitarian groups warn a strengthening El Niño could trigger severe flooding, disease outbreaks and food insecurity across East Africa and parts of Asia, with peak conditions expected Oct–Dec. Banking Fraud Liability: A court ordered DTB to pay about Sh178m after a SIM swap fraud, ruling banks can’t hide behind customer PINs when transactions look suspicious. Music Industry Payments: KECOBO suspended KAMP’s licence for 90 days, shifting interim royalty collection to PAVRISK but likely delaying payouts as funds are held in a separate account. Transport Compliance: NTSA reminded vehicle owners to collect uncollected physical logbooks before the deadline, warning of major inconveniences if they miss it. Construction Licensing: NCA set July 31 as the deadline for contractors to renew practising licences and meet CPD requirements to avoid being locked out of new work. Election Violence Watch: The Kofi Annan Foundation flagged Kenya as high-risk for electoral violence in 2027, estimating an 84.1% probability. Digital IDs Data Fears: Kenya’s e-ID rollout debate is heating up over biometric data safety and public trust in government systems. Cross-Border Business & Travel: UAE expanded visa-on-arrival eligibility to include Kenyans, but only for holders of valid residency permits in approved countries.