Transport & Trade: KeNHA has kicked off the KSh130 billion Mau Summit–Eldoret–Malaba highway feasibility process under a PPP, with required environmental and social impact work and climate resilience studies before construction. Rail & Agriculture: Kenya Railways resumed freight on the Gilgil–Nyahururu line after 46 years, moving 396 tonnes of subsidised fertiliser to NCPB depots to support farmers in Nyandarua and Laikipia. Climate & Biodiversity: A new study links a 2012 wildfire in Uganda’s Rwenzori Mountains to a rare, long-unburned alpine ecosystem shift, using lake sediment records. Wildlife Crime: Argentina intercepted 709 marine animals smuggled from Kenya in plastic bags, with many found dead—another sign of organised wildlife trafficking. Tea Sector Policy: The Tea Board of Kenya reintroduced a Tea Levy (Regulations, 2026) charging exporters 0.8% at export and importers 100% per consignment, aimed at funding research and sector regulation. Public Health Controversy: Protesters in Nanyuki opposed plans for an Ebola quarantine centre at Laikipia Air Base, after a court halt pending review. Misinformation Watch: Bolt Kenya denied a viral “shutdown” notice, saying the document is fake and operations continue. Energy Transition: Coverage highlights Africa’s rapid shift toward solar, wind and storage as governments and investors move away from coal and large dams.