Regional Trade Push: EAC targets lifting intra-regional trade to 50% by 2030 and is urging firms to use the Single Customs Territory to cut cross-border friction, with a Nairobi CEO & Investment Forum set for Sept 17–18, 2026. Port & Logistics Efficiency: KRA and KPA plan faster cargo clearance at Mombasa via an Advanced Cargo Declaration system, a Smart Gate pilot, and proposed round-the-clock Container Freight Station operations. Power Reliability: A fire at Musaga Substation in Kakamega triggered outages across Kakamega, Bungoma, Busia, Siaya and parts of Vihiga, with Kenya Power rerouting supply to restore service in phases. Travel Health Rule: Kenya has clarified that non-citizens staying under 12 months must hold valid travel health insurance, tied to the Social Health Insurance Act and a gazetted minimum cover. MSME Finance Boost: IFC-backed first loss guarantees via 4G Capital are set to unlock about $144.4m in lending for Kenya’s micro and small businesses, including women-led and climate-focused firms. Human Rights Payments: The Panel of Experts on Compensation has processed 680 claims and disbursed Sh896.1m to victims, with 472 claims still pending due to documentation gaps. Security Sector Reform: President Ruto ordered government agencies to stop calling private security officers “watchmen” or “guards,” replacing the titles with “Private Security Officers (PSOs).” Food Supply Shock (Zanzibar): Zanzibar says sugar shortages are linked to supply disruptions, with emergency steps including a 33,000-tonne shipment from India and a 4,000-tonne consignment en route from Lamu.