Foreign Traders Crackdown: Hundreds of Burundians in Nairobi queued at the Burundi embassy to get travel documents after President William Ruto ordered closures of small businesses run by foreigners, with reports of harassment and threats pushing many to leave. Immigration Tightening: Kenya also moved to tighten rules for foreigners, warning that visa-free entry does not grant work rights and that work permits and proper documentation are required. Health System Pressure: Doctors warned they may join nurses’ strike if the government doesn’t resolve the labour dispute within seven days, as hospitals feel the strain. Parliament Oversight: MPs summoned KESSHA officials over questions on how millions paid by public secondary schools are spent, while another committee probed irregularities in the Miwani Sugar nucleus estate involving a ghost plaintiff and forged orders. Regional Economy: Zimbabwe’s President Mnangagwa said Zimbabwe will assume COMESA chairmanship in October 2026, succeeding Kenya’s Ruto, as regional integration remains a top priority. Digital Payments: Mastercard partnered with Kenya’s Flowcart to embed card payments into social commerce journeys, aiming to boost merchant sales across East Africa. Business & IPO Watch: Dangote Refinery advanced its $1.6bn IPO process, with plans to list later this year and consider cross-border listings including Kenya.