Foreign Hawker Crackdown: President Ruto ordered authorities to shut down small retail shops and hawking run by foreign nationals starting Sept 7, saying such activities should be reserved for Kenyans while foreign investment is welcome where capital is higher. Raw Minerals Push: Ruto also said Kenya will stop exporting raw minerals and move to local processing, naming gold, limestone, iron ore, graphite, titanium and soda ash. 2027 Election Tension: A media-freedom warning says Kenya may see more internet and media restrictions ahead of 2027, echoing the protest-era clampdowns. Politics in Focus: Ndindi Nyoro urged opposition leaders to unite behind one presidential candidate, while Muturi called for an ICC outreach office in Nairobi to curb rising ethnic rhetoric. Nairobi Governance: Woodley residents challenge Sakaja over evictions, demanding compliance with court orders. Education & Labour: Ogamba met Kuppet to address teachers’ grievances and avert strikes ahead of exams. Business & Jobs: Recruiters are increasingly using AI to screen CVs, but job seekers are also using it to misrepresent themselves. Transport & Infrastructure: Emergency land purchases are underway for the Rironi–Nakuru–Mau Summit toll road after design changes. Health & Safety: A report highlights Kenya prisons’ uniform crisis, with inmates lacking proper formal wear.