2027 Election Media Readiness: Victor Bwire warns that Kenya’s media must prepare early for the 2027 general election—setting up election desks, training journalists, and working with IEBC and the registrar of political parties to tackle misinformation and protect credibility. Parliament and Taxes: MPs clashed over the Finance Bill 2026 as the Finance Committee challenged parts of Ruto’s tax proposals, recommending deletions or softer measures. Food Security Alarm: Severe drought is drying up maize in Kenya’s grain basket, raising fears of an acute food crisis. Anti-Graft Goes Digital: EACC says “sophisticated” digital corruption is rising, draining billions from taxpayers. Teachers Promotions Shake-up: TSC plans major changes to promotions, including fewer job groups and stronger focus on academic qualifications. Blue Economy Push: Kenya launched a Blue Carbon Ecosystems National Plan at the Our Ocean Conference in Mombasa, targeting mangrove conservation and seagrass restoration by 2035. Agriculture Jobs Plan: Government unveiled the $11.4bn AgriConnect Compact to modernise agriculture and create 2.4 million jobs by 2030. HIV Funding Cut: Global Fund reduced Kenya’s HIV financing by 18.2% to Sh26.4bn for 2026-2028. Digital Safety for Minors: G7 leaders backed a safer digital space for children, with Kenya among partner countries supporting the push.