Marburg Alert: Uganda confirmed a Marburg virus case in Kyegegwa after enhanced Ebola surveillance, raising fears of wider spread as health officials monitor contacts. JKIA Upgrade: Deputy President Kithure Kindiki says the Ksh154.2bn Jomo Kenyatta International Airport modernisation has officially commenced, with phased works expected to run for three years. Roads & El Niño Readiness: Kindiki chaired a review of road projects across all 47 counties and also activated disaster preparedness ahead of likely El Niño rains. Nairobi Fire Tragedy: A major blaze at Nairobi’s Gikomba open-air market killed 15 people and left 70 injured, with the site declared a crime scene as investigations continue. Water Access Push: Nairobi Water begins door-to-door customer data updates in Ruai and Kamulu to improve service and fix meter and connection gaps. Security Cooperation: Kenya and Italy signed a letter of intent to deepen collaboration against transnational organised crime. Cost of Living Pressure: A Stanbic PMI report links June price hikes to rising fuel and raw material costs, with businesses warning pressures may persist.