Cabinet & Governance: Kenya’s High Court ordered President William Ruto to reconstitute his Cabinet within 120 days after ruling the current lineup breaches the two-thirds gender rule. Public Safety & Rights: Police opened fire during Nairobi protests over alleged abductions in Mathare, killing at least one person, as families and rights groups renewed calls for accountability. Health & Policy: The government approved a Kenya–US health cooperation framework to boost HIV, malaria and TB control, strengthen disease surveillance and labs, and absorb 13,000 US-supported health workers into Kenya’s public system. Digital Finance: Interswitch partnered with Temenos to expand digital banking capabilities across African markets including Kenya. Banking Deal: Vodacom completed its Safaricom takeover, raising its stake to 55% and taking control of M-Pesa. Economy & Work: Teachers and civil servants are set for July pay rises as the next phase of public sector wage enhancements rolls out. Infrastructure: Cabinet also activated El Niño preparedness, with DP Kindiki leading a national response committee. Aviation & Jobs: Kenya Airways MRO says it has completed its first Boeing 787 heavy check, signalling growing in-region maintenance capacity.