The future of Kenya Fisheries Service (KeFS) Director General Daniel Mungai remains uncertain as conflicting advice from the ministry halts the renewal of his contract, set to expire on October 5, 2024.

• Mungai formally requested a four-year contract extension six months prior to his term's end.
• His renewal was backed by the KeFS Board and Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, but later advice retracted this support.
• Despite the board's initial agreement, the newly appointed Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho has advised the position be advertised instead.

President Donald Trump is set to extend the deadline for a potential US ban on TikTok for an additional **90 days**, allowing the popular app to continue operating in the country amidst ongoing discussions about its ownership.

• As of now, 170 million Americans use TikTok, and concerns have been raised about data security due to its Chinese ownership by ByteDance.
• Karoline Leavitt, White House Press Secretary, confirmed the extension and emphasized the need for a secure deal.
• Trump has indicated a preference for a sale to Oracle, while competition for the app’s ownership includes notable figures like MrBeast, a major YouTuber.

The United Arab Emirates has revoked the license of Sundus Exchange and imposed a fine of AED10 million (about Sh400 million) for violations of anti-money laundering regulations.

• Central Bank of the UAE announced the action as part of a crackdown on financial misconduct.
• Sundus Exchange had operational ties with Taaj Money Transfer serving East Africa.
• This move may disrupt remittance flows to East Africa, impacting families in Kenya, Ethiopia, and Somalia.