Protest Reparations vs Accountability: Kenya’s compensation framework for victims of human rights violations makes it clear payments won’t replace prosecution, with a proposed ring-fenced Reparations Fund and safeguards against double compensation. Regional Power Integration: The World Bank backs Eastern Africa grid integration with a $1.6bn, 10-year programme to expand cross-border power flows, strengthen the power pool and boost reliability for businesses and households. JKIA Expansion Under Scrutiny: Kenya denies links between Wicknell Chivayo’s firm and the JKIA expansion, saying the project cost is capped at Sh154.2bn and will be financed largely through development credit. Finance Bill 2026 Clears Parliament: MPs approve the amended Finance Bill 2026 via electronic vote, sending it to President Ruto for assent. Tourism’s Economic Weight: WTTC reports travel and tourism injected Sh1.6tn into Kenya’s economy last year, supporting 1.8m jobs and 9.3% of GDP. Tech & Markets: Starlink Kenya adds users but sees speed fall; TRIFIC’s dollar REIT TRIFIC Green USD I-REIT oversubscribes ahead of NSE debut; Seacom boosts Nairobi–Kampala capacity with a scalable fibre upgrade. Consumer Protection & Fraud: The Anti-Counterfeit Authority rolls out a digital verification system to help Kenyans spot genuine products and curb counterfeit trade. Affordable Devices Push: Mogo says it has financed 500,000+ smartphones across East Africa, with “lipa mdogo mdogo” driving demand in Kenya.