Helicopter tragedy in Samburu: Seven people died after a safari helicopter crash near Mount Ololokwe, including five Americans and Ecuador’s intelligence chief Michele Sensi-Contugi, with the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority saying the aircraft was on a scenic flight from Loisaba to Ewaso Nyiro. Public safety and accountability: Church leaders are calling for Inspector General Douglas Kanja to resign over alleged partisan policing and disruption of political gatherings, while pressure grows for investigations into alleged misuse of power. Politics and security tensions: Rigathi Gachagua has challenged IG Kanja to guarantee safety ahead of his Emurua Dikirr visit, alleging threats and goon involvement, as Western leaders threaten to push for withdrawal of Uhuru Kenyatta’s pensions. Health sector finance: Private hospitals are increasingly borrowing from banks to buy specialist equipment like MRI and dialysis machines, with banks expanding asset finance as Kenya’s access gaps persist. Food and farming push: Agriculture CS Mutahi Kagwe says Kenya has enough seeds for the planting season and urges irrigation expansion to protect food supply as weather uncertainty rises. Nairobi cost-of-living: A TIFA survey finds 81% of Nairobians are very concerned about rising prices, especially transport, fuel, food and education. Crime and fraud alerts: Business Registration Service warns of fake messages offering “free” company registration, urging people not to click links or pay. Science credibility: The Government Chemist has received ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation, aimed at strengthening confidence in lab results used in court and investigations. Ride-hailing debate: Most Nairobi residents oppose government-set minimum fares, saying prices should stay with market forces.