The Kenyan government is seeking a fresh loan of Ksh50 billion through a treasury bond auction as the new financial year begins, aiming for budgetary support.

• Ksh50 billion will be raised through a bond auction for fixed-coupon securities with rates of 13.2% and 13.4%, maturing in 2038 and 2043.
• The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) announced the auction details, warning that defaulters may be suspended from future investments.
• Kenyans can participate with a minimum non-competitive bid of Ksh50,000, while competitive bids start at Ksh2 million.

The Ministry of Health has announced the permanent employment of over 8,000 staff under the Universal Health Coverage (UHC) program, as confirmed by Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale.

• Staff will transition from contractual terms to permanent positions following a verification exercise.
• The decision was made after discussions with representatives from the Kenya National Union of Nurses (KNUN) and the Kenya Union of Clinical Officers (KUCO).
• Controversy exists over the funding, as counties claim the national government has not provided necessary resources, raising concerns over the sustainability of the plan.