Nurses’ Strike: KNCHR says the ongoing nurses’ strike is now a human rights and public health crisis, citing 79 deaths (including maternal, neonatal and perinatal) as hospitals stall and families face deadly delays. Universal Health Coverage: Coverage reform is being pushed as Kenya’s UHC promise hinges on how NCD care is financed, with experts warning that funding alone won’t fix gaps without credible budgets. Water & Care Access: President Ruto ordered water supply restored in Magadi, Kajiado, after a dispute linked to Tata Chemicals disrupted services, while a separate Kakamega project probe flagged slow delivery on a Sh220m water scheme. Tata Chemicals Exit: Ruto ordered Tata Chemicals to end operations at Magadi, accusing the firm of exporting soda ash instead of deeper local processing—an industrial move with knock-on effects for jobs and services. Malaria Drug Resistance: Uganda reports malaria parasites spreading with reduced sensitivity to key drugs, raising alarm for treatment effectiveness across the region. Digital Child Safety: UNICEF warns about Kenya’s high exposure of children to unwanted sexual content online, linking abuse to increased suicidal thoughts. Agriculture & Food Security: Kenya’s grain belt faces major losses from dry spells, driving higher maize prices and record grain import planning as climate pressure mounts. Public Health Leadership: ACBF and Gates Foundation urge stronger leadership investment in Africa’s public sector to turn reforms into real, lasting results.