Ebola Response & Courts: Kenya has set up Ebola isolation and treatment centres at KNH, KNPH and MTRH, while a court order has temporarily halted a US-backed quarantine facility plan—raising fresh uncertainty as the outbreak worsens in DRC and Uganda. Public Safety & Accountability: IPOA has launched investigations into deaths linked to the May 18 fuel protests, including a man found dead in police custody and fatal shootings; investigators are also seeking CCTV and reviewing custodial procedures. School Tragedy: Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko visited Utumishi Academy fire survivors at KNH, as the country mourns 16 students and demands answers on dormitory safety, overcrowding and locked exits. Finance & Jobs: Court of Appeal has granted temporary relief to salaried Kenyans by dismissing NSSF’s bid to suspend a ruling affecting increased deductions under the NSSF Act. Banking Results: Absa Bank Kenya posted Q1 profit after tax of KSh5.3bn, with deposits up 8% and assets rising to KSh571.3bn. Energy Delivery: Energy CS Opiyo Wandayi warned Last Mile Connectivity contractors of contract termination over delays, pushing for faster electrification. Trade & Logistics: Kenya and Kazakhstan are exploring an Africa-Asia logistics corridor linking the Middle Corridor to Mombasa and Lamu ports, with possible Astana–Nairobi flights. Startups & Exports: Agritech SokoFresh is preparing a US$1.5m raise to expand solar cold storage for avocado exports, targeting reduced post-harvest losses. Tech Talent: Kenya flagged off 12 students to represent the country at the Huawei ICT Competition Global Finals in China. Regional Diplomacy: President Ruto is set for a three-day state visit to South Africa, with a business forum focused on trade and investment cooperation.