JKIA Upgrade: Kenya awarded China Communications Construction Company a Ksh375.4bn deal to expand and upgrade Jomo Kenyatta International Airport under the National Infrastructure Fund, signalling a return to large-scale infrastructure financing. Budget Watch: East African finance ministers table 2026/27 budgets as investors push for a credible fiscal path amid Middle East-linked cost shocks; Kenya’s growth outlook is also trimmed by CBK to 4.9%. Tax & Cost of Living: Opposition unveils a “People’s Budget” accusing the Ruto administration of deepening debt and raising household burdens, ahead of Treasury’s budget statement. Public Finance Risks: The Controller of Budget flags Ksh115.57bn in unpaid statutory deductions, including PAYE, NHIF and SACCO amounts already withheld from civil servants. Health Funding: The health sector gets Sh175.5bn for 2026/27 as donor support falls, including UHC acceleration and emergency/chronic care funds. Ebola Preparedness & Misinformation: The US adds Ksh2.59bn for Ebola readiness in Kenya and the region, while DR Congo response is slowed by misinformation. Digital Inclusion: Kenya commits to permanent digital access for all citizens, moving from pilots to national systems. Transport & Business Disruption: KeNHA orders a 24-hour closure on parts of Mombasa Road and Nairobi Expressway for footbridge beam installation. Maritime Jobs: Norway-Kenya arrangements target at least 1,000 Kenyan seafarers employed by 2030, with initial recruitment expected this year. Trade & Payments: Yuno partners with Onafriq to expand cross-border payments across 43 African markets, aiming to unlock scale for merchants.