Dialysis Procurement Payoff: Kenya’s Managed Equipment Services programme that bought dialysis machines for all counties at a cost of Sh3.7bn has “broken even” after about six years, with the dialysis component delivering a 19.76% return from year seven—though underuse at some hospitals raises value-for-money questions. Teachers’ Pay Pressure: KUPPET says SRC’s 2026/27 salary review still leaves teachers earning up to 60% less than other public servants, rejecting the increments as failing to close the pay gap. Consumer Tech Rules: The Communications Authority of Kenya now requires refurbished phones and laptops to be clearly labelled and sold with at least a one-year warranty and return policy. Road Safety for School Holidays: NTSA launches Operation Watoto Wafike Salama, stepping up checks on buses and learner transport ahead of August school closure. Digital Safety Enforcement: TikTok removed 884,591 videos in Kenya in Q1 2026 and took down 48,739 accounts suspected to be under age 13, also interrupting 103,847 LIVE sessions for guideline breaches. Regional Trade Boost: EAC officials back a single regional transit guarantee to replace costly national transit bonds, aiming to cut border delays and lower logistics costs for businesses. Public Health Support: India hands Kenya 4.5 tonnes of Ebola and infectious-disease medical supplies to strengthen surveillance and response capacity. Food Affordability Alarm: FAO estimates 43.9m Kenyans can’t afford a healthy diet in 2026, up from 34.3m in 2017, as diet costs nearly double. Urban Transport Push: Nairobi’s underground rail plan for CBD–Eastlands gains national backing as state and county move to fast-track NMRTS implementation. E-commerce/Payments Expansion: Qubic integrates with Alchemy Pay, enabling QUBIC purchases in 173 countries without routing through a crypto exchange. Hustler Fund Collections: Hustler Fund borrowers can now repay using Safaricom Bonga Points, with early repayments reported after the new option was rolled out.