ICJ Bid Boost: Kenya’s ICJ candidate Judge Phoebe Okowa wins a record global backing with the highest number of co-nominations by an African contender ahead of the UN vote in November. Sovereign Wealth Fund: President Ruto signs the Sovereign Wealth Fund Bill into law, setting up a framework to manage surplus resources, stabilize the economy and back long-term investments. Lamu Refinery Push: Ruto directs DP Kithure Kindiki to chair a committee to coordinate with investors and employers for the Ksh2.2 trillion East African refinery project in Lamu, with groundbreaking preparations already advanced. County Wage Bill Pressure: Nandi Governor Stephen Sang faces Senate grilling over an unsustainable wage bill that hit 44% of revenue, breaching the 35% threshold. Health Funding & Fraud Alerts: Kenya seeks Global Fund support to strengthen the Social Health Authority and digital health systems; meanwhile HELB warns of fake clearance certificates and unofficial payments. Education Updates: KUCCPS extends the university transfer window to one month as 293,869 students secure placements. Nairobi Security: Police arrest a suspected illegal firearms dealer at Kanyonyo checkpoint, recovering guns and ammunition. Saba Saba Aftermath: Rights groups urge continued accountability for alleged abuses during the July 7 protests.