Sugar Policy: Parliament is consulting on new legislation to regulate sugar imports after concerns that cheaper inflows from Uganda are squeezing local millers and cane farmers, with stakeholders also citing delayed cane payments. Power Crunch: Kenya Power says its electricity reserve margin fell to negative 1.5% in the year to June 2026, raising the risk of rationing and blackouts for businesses. Insurance Risk Mapping: Kenya Re seeks a firm to model East Africa’s flood and earthquake catastrophe risks to better price reinsurance covers. Healthcare Market: WHX Nairobi drew 8,500 healthcare buyers and suppliers, underscoring growing commercial interest in Kenya as a regional medical tech hub. Eye Care Push: A new Coast programme targets gaps in eye screening, referrals and follow-up care, aiming to reduce unmet vision needs. Banking Snapshot: CBK data shows Equity leads on branches and insured deposits, while regulators also move to tighten compliance. AFCON 2027 Business & Media: SuperSport faces subscriber backlash over missing CAF AFCON 2027 qualifier broadcast rights. Big Energy Deal: Engineers India and Dangote’s Kenya refinery project advances with a $450m-plus engineering contract, targeting major output for regional fuel security. Food Insecurity: IGAD reports Kenya is among countries facing acute food insecurity, with El Niño-linked weather risks ahead.