Football & Youth Support: Former Nairobi governor Mike Sonko has gifted Kenya Junior Starlets Sh1 million after their historic U-17 Women’s World Cup qualification, while FKF veteran Sam Nyamweya urged the federation to “put its house in order” ahead of Morocco. Security: Kenyan forces killed 11 suspected al-Shabaab militants in an intelligence-led raid near the Kenya-Somalia border in Mandera, recovering weapons and documents linked to the group’s taxation and checkpoint operations. Energy & Power Costs: Businesses say electrification can cut long-term operating costs, but grid constraints are still slowing adoption in Nairobi’s industrial areas. Transport & Trade: Kenya’s SGR freight is rising, with container shipments Nairobi–Mombasa jumping about 44% after China’s zero-tariff policy kicked in May 1. Governance & Corruption: Courts are set for a busy week with multiple high-profile corruption and unexplained wealth/land recovery cases. Economy & Jobs: The World Bank warns Kenya’s debt-driven growth model is choking quality job creation, with far fewer formal jobs than new entrants to the labour market. Health & Dementia: A large USC-led study finds dementia risk factors vary widely by country, suggesting prevention strategies must be tailored locally. Agribusiness Sustainability: AGBITOR argues sustainable agriculture must include smallholder farmers, who produce most of sub-Saharan Africa’s food but face the biggest climate and finance risks. Urban Food Access: Nairobi is mulling street food vending zones to make traditional meals more affordable while improving hygiene controls.