Ol Kalou By-election: A DCP candidate, Timothy Kamau Kariuki, cast his vote on a donkey, blaming fuel costs and tight finances—while another DCP contender, Sammy Kamau, says victory is “obvious” as polling stays largely calm. Housing Costs in Nairobi: A new report shows the “hidden cost” of renting—fees, deposits, utilities and setup push move-in costs to nearly KSh70,000 even when advertised rent looks affordable. Fuel Prices & Subsidies: EPRA kept pump prices unchanged despite lower global oil, citing fuel stabilisation fund replenishment limits and Sh20bn subsidy arrears. Regional Trade: Kenya targets doubling exports to Tanzania after Dar es Salaam scrapped the Industrial Development Levy on EAC goods, easing costs on key products. Infrastructure Delivery: KeNHA updates progress on the KSh172b Rironi–Mau Summit Road under a PPP, with works split across three sections. Public Finance & Oversight: MPs ordered fresh probes into a Sh844m university hostel project after audit queries and contract-variation concerns. Digital & Regulation: KMPDC moves medical certificate attestation fully online from Aug 3, aiming to cut processing time and boost verification. Governance & Compliance: FATF updated its high-risk and monitored lists, removing Algeria and Namibia while adding Bosnia and Iraq. Health & Safety: U.S. Ebola quarantine rules for Americans returning from Congo may slow staffing for response efforts, as Uganda nears discharge of its last Ebola patient.