Election Security Warning: Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen told politicians and civilians to stop forming “goon” groups to guard polling stations, saying election security is the National Police Service’s job. El Niño & Water: Water firms and WASPA stepped up El Niño preparations, urging early warning systems, clearing waterways, and reinforcing treatment and supply infrastructure to cut flood and waterborne disease risks. Public Health—Ebola: Africa CDC warned that DRC’s Ebola response is facing mounting operational constraints as the Bundibugyo outbreak grows to the second-largest ever, with WHO and partners set to visit Bunia. HIV Services Under Pressure: At AIDS 2026, Kenya-linked research highlighted how HIV service integration is helping programmes cope with funding cuts, even as UNAIDS warns global HIV response funding is fragile. Politics—Samburu & 2027: DP Kithure Kindiki said Samburu residents will back Ruto’s second term, pointing to roads, markets and water projects, while Leshoomo and six Samburu MCAs defected to UDA. Crime: Two men were arrested for allegedly posing as Good Samaritans after a road accident near Kikuyu Boys High School, robbing a couple, withdrawing via M-Pesa PINs, and sexually assaulting the woman. Transport Safety: A parcel truck and tuk-tuk crash on the Mwea–Embu Highway killed eight and injured three. Economy/Policy: Kenya was elected to the International Seabed Authority Council for 2027–2030, boosting its role in ocean governance. Health Travel Rule: Kenya gazetted mandatory inbound travel health insurance requiring at least US$25,000 emergency medical transportation cover.