AI in Healthcare Procurement: East Africa’s digital health shift is moving from pilots to real buying decisions, with AI-supported diagnostics, telemedicine and hospital systems set to feature at WHX in Nairobi. Trade & Industry Shock: President William Ruto ordered Tata Chemicals to halt operations at Magadi, saying the firm “has not built anything” in Kajiado, and promised two new firms to take over—raising legal and investment questions around Kenya’s mineral-to-manufacturing push. Foreign Traders Crackdown: Ruto directed foreign nationals running small shops and hawking to close from next week, arguing the space should go to Kenyan traders while the government fast-tracks tighter rules. Dairy Supply Pressure: Kenya faces a milk shortage risk as drought cuts formal deliveries to processors (84.4m litres in June to 81.3m in July), with officials warning shelves could worsen if dry conditions persist. Banking Deal Gains: NCBA sellers are set to book about Sh21.4bn in capital gains as Nedbank’s 66% acquisition deal plays out. Skills for Informal Workers: Government will launch Fundi Locator, NSSF Haba Haba and NITA RPL to formalise artisans’ skills and improve access to jobs, social security and certification. Energy Infrastructure: Ruto commissioned a Sh2.7bn 132kV transmission line and sub-station in Kajiado South to boost reliability and support local economic activity. Uber’s Africa Retreat: Uber shut down in Nigeria and Uganda with immediate effect, part of a broader restructure that also points to consolidation pressures in Africa’s ride-hailing and delivery markets.