Internet & Telecom Policy: MPs are weighing a proposal for consumption-based internet billing, with industry warning it could mean higher costs for Kenyans after new metering and monitoring systems. Health & Consumer Safety: The Pharmacy and Poisons Board has warned of a falsified Postinor-2 (P2) batch T34197R in circulation, urging the public to avoid ineffective emergency contraceptive pills. Healthcare Capacity: Nurses and health stakeholders say staffing shortages are disrupting care in public hospitals, worsening queues and burnout. Agriculture & Food Security: Kenya plans to import maize from Comesa as drought threatens seed and harvest losses, while tea factories are told to reject low-quality leaf that fails the “two leaves and a bud” standard. Business & Finance: Absa is selling its 63.32% stake in First Assurance Kenya and Absa Life Assurance Kenya to First Assurance Investments, shifting ownership back to Kenyan investors while keeping bancassurance distribution via Absa Bank. Digital Economy & Jobs: MTN launched an AI-powered job board to match youth to roles and identify skills gaps, aiming to tackle Africa’s unemployment and digital skills mismatch. Governance & Integrity: EACC says it is boosting cross-border asset recovery training with Saudi Arabia’s anti-corruption authority. Transport & Infrastructure: Kenya Railways is dealing with a KCSE forgery case after an employee was arrested over an allegedly tampered certificate used for employment. Housing Finance: The Kenya Affordable Housing Conference opens Aug 20-21 in Naivasha, focusing on financing barriers to homeownership.