School Unrest Response: Education PS Julius Bitok says schools will not close early, insisting learning continues normally in 99% of institutions despite unrest; he points to the scheduled half-term break (June 24–28) and notes only about 0.8% of secondary schools were affected. Security Overdrive: Top security bosses will meet under the National Security Advisory Committee to map out action as more schools report unrest, with police ordered to monitor, advise management and respond fast. Road Safety Tragedies: A grisly Nairobi–Mombasa highway crash in Salama, Makueni killed 7 and left 27 critically injured; in Nakuru, a head-on crash on Njoro–Nakuru Road killed 5, while another highway crash in the same period left 8 dead. Elections & Governance: The Registrar of Political Parties plans to expand services by opening offices in more counties, aiming for presence across all 47 as next year’s general election nears. Fertiliser Relief: NCPB officials met North Rift farmers over a top-dressing fertiliser shortage, pledging additional supplies under the fertiliser subsidy programme. Education Deadlines: KUCCPS TVET and KMTC applications close today for KCSE holders, with the portal shutting at 11:59pm. Higher Learning Links: Five Kenyan universities join a Kenya–Romania EU education corridor, offering EU-accredited pathways and dual qualifications. Environment & Livelihoods: Kwale women in Tsunza-Gutu are earning from mangrove restoration, with restored forests boosting fisheries and prawn production.