Political Accountability: Lawyer Fanya Mambo Kinuthia tells President William Ruto to resign if the Constitution blocks him, arguing Vision 2060 is unrealistic and pointing to unresolved issues from the 2024 Gen Z protests. Elections Prep: IEBC releases 2027 ballot paper and ballot box lid colours for six elective posts, keeping the same scheme used in 2013, 2017 and 2022. Health & Labour: KNUNM says nurses will stay on strike despite county disciplinary moves, after a court declared the strike illegal and ordered a return to work. Public Safety: Fire breaks out in Kangemi’s Posta area with people feared trapped; in Mombasa, a 12-year-old dies after falling into a sewer pit. Security & Justice: NPS outlines how it will investigate deaths of suspects in police custody, including immediate interdiction of key officers. Environment & Wildlife: Kenya’s elephant mystery ailment has killed at least 19 pachyderms since June, with cyanide found in carcasses raising poisoning questions. Transport & Trade: Skyward Airlines launches direct Wilson–Garissa flights four times weekly, boosting connectivity for North Eastern Kenya. Business: Car & General H1 profit jumps to KSh 2.6bn as Watu Credit drives gains. Regional/World: UN warns biodiversity loss is accelerating across Africa; Slovakia backs 11 development projects including smart EV charging pilots in Kenya.