Aviation Labour Update: Kenya Aviation Workers’ Union called off its strike after talks with Kenya Airports Authority and the government, easing a two-day disruption at JKIA and other airports, though flight delays linger as airlines clear backlogs. Labour Rights Push: Hours after the aviation walkout ended, COTU renewed calls for “respect” to workers’ rights, urging industrial peace and full implementation of CBAs. Kenya Airways Leadership Shake-up: Kenya Airways acting CEO George Kamal resigned for personal reasons; Habil Waswani was appointed acting CEO effective September 15 as the board starts recruiting a substantive chair and top boss. Telecom Regulation: CAK proposed new rules on deactivating dormant SIMs, requiring telcos to contact owners and giving a longer revival period before deactivation, raising compliance costs but improving subscriber control. Banking & Insurance: Absa and Co-op led bancassurance earnings in H1 2026, while Safaricom started paying a record Sh46.08bn final dividend early ahead of the September 4 date. Public Finance & Pensions: The Public Service Superannuation Fund plans to diversify investments beyond heavy government debt exposure, aiming for higher long-term returns. Health & Development: Health CS Aden Duale welcomed a Sh129m sickle cell demonstration project to strengthen early diagnosis and care in three counties. Trade & Customs: Kenya published a full list of goods banned from import and export under EAC customs rules, including counterfeit currency, narcotics, mercury cosmetics and used tyres.