Kenya Helicopter Tragedy: Seven died in a safari helicopter crash near Mount Ololokwe in Samburu, including Ecuador’s intelligence chief Michele Sensi-Contugi, his wife, and five Americans; investigators are now looking at weather, human and equipment factors. Election Readiness: IEBC says it is targeting about 28.5 million voters for the 2027 General Election, with biometric registration and diaspora voting expansion to 26 countries, alongside key party deadlines. Education Transition: A new survey warns that dropout rates are emerging as learners move from Junior to Senior school under the new education structure, raising concerns about retention. Teacher Service Scrutiny: TSC nominees face questions on teacher promotion, welfare, staffing shortages and record management as Parliament reviews their suitability. Nairobi Mobility for the Visually Impaired: A Nairobi-based navigation app, Sightra, uses real-time audio guidance to help blind users avoid obstacles in busy spaces. Digital Trade for Traders: A digital skills programme is training 100 women traders in Nairobi, Nyandarua and Tana River to improve online business, marketing and cyber safety. Land and Security Worry: Police have made no arrests after a daylight robbery at retired senior police officer Renson Lolmodooni’s Kitengela home, where thugs posed as worshippers to break in. Humanitarian Preparedness: Qatar Red Crescent highlights that faster disaster response alone is not enough—preparedness and partnerships are key to effective relief.