Connectivity Leap: Airtel and Starlink have launched Africa’s first satellite-to-phone service in the DRC, letting compatible phones connect directly to satellites for SMS and selected light-data apps—no dish needed, with expansion planned across Airtel markets after approvals. Public Participation: Parliament has opened submissions on the proposed Kenya Intellectual Property Bill, 2026, aiming to merge KIPI, KECOBO and the Anti-Counterfeit Authority into a single Kenya Intellectual Property Authority and create a specialised tribunal, with coverage for AI-assisted inventions. Politics & Accountability: Deputy President Kithure Kindiki says he holds a “dossier” on Rigathi Gachagua’s alleged late-night meetings before impeachment, warning he may reveal details if attacked further. Security & Trade: The SEC directed capital market firms to cut correspondent banking ties and restrict dealings linked to Iran and North Korea, citing FATF risk updates. Road Safety: An editorial warns that enforcing road safety must not replace due process, after crackdowns and public confrontations over unsafe pedestrian crossings. Regional Diplomacy: Strait of Hormuz tensions could push up fuel and fertilizer costs in Africa, with calls for cautious diplomacy to stabilise shipping. Sports: Wolves rescued a 2-2 draw in their Championship opener as Marshall Munetsi scored on his return; Kenya also flagged off a motocross team for Namibia’s Africa Motocross of Nations.