AFCON 2027 Prep: Afraha Stadium in Nakuru is getting a major upgrade led by the Kenya Defence Forces, with plans to lift capacity from about 8,200 to 13,000–15,000 (and a long-term 20,000), plus an all-weather track, FIFA-standard pitch, floodlights and a new VIP pavilion. Education & Jobs: KNEC has cleared examiners’ marking allowances after Treasury released Sh1.5bn, ending months of delays that followed walkouts and boycott threats. Courts & Trade: A Kisumu court ordered the government to disclose who benefits from duty-free rice imports, including importer identities, quantities and customs entry details, in a case tied to a rice import programme. Transport Rules: A new bill proposes annual vehicle emissions testing for motorists and yearly checks for factories, raising fresh cost concerns for drivers. Energy & Security: Kenya’s first nuclear plant push gathers pace as Siaya leaders back the Bondo project ahead of public consultations; meanwhile, a senior Al-Shabaab commander was reportedly captured near the Kenya-Somalia border. Health: People living with HIV are calling for consistent supply of quality ARVs as NASCOP and KEMSA insist there’s no national shortage.