El Niño Flood Readiness: Kenya is bracing for El Niño with a 85–90% chance through end-2026, and communities are urged to start flood preparedness now—before water rises—so neighbours, health workers and local teams can act fast. Early Childhood Development: County governments are reminded that the first three years shape health and learning outcomes, and ECD must go beyond pre-primary classrooms to protect every child’s “starting line.” Nurses Strike: Kenya’s nurses’ strike enters its fourth week, with public facilities halting admissions and mothers/babies facing the biggest risks as unions cite unresolved career progression and UHC staff absorption. Health Financing Reform: Kenya says health coverage has expanded to 32.3 million people (55%), as reforms shift away from employment-based insurance toward need-based access. Malaria Drug Resistance Watch: A new genetic malaria variant is spreading in Uganda and is linked to reduced susceptibility to key antimalarial drugs—raising the need for continued monitoring. Public Health Infrastructure: Nairobi reports major gains in neonatal and adult ICU capacity, adding newborn units and critical care services over four years. Counterfeit Alcohol Crackdown: NACADA and partners seized 868 counterfeit/illicit alcohol items in Eastleigh and arrested two suspects. Pesticide Safety: Kenya bans pesticides prohibited abroad and says smuggling of non-compliant imports has dropped by about 95% after tougher border enforcement.