The High Court in Kerugoya has temporarily halted the government's plan to import 500,000 metric tonnes of rice duty-free. This decision follows a petition filed by the Farmers Party, arguing the importation would negatively impact local farmers and the agricultural sector.

• What: Importation of 500,000 metric tonnes of rice suspended.
• Who: The High Court, following a petition by the Farmers Party.
• When: Order issued Monday, in effect until a hearing on Thursday, August 14, 2025.
• Notable Detail: The importation was approved by Cabinet Secretaries John Mbadi (Treasury) and Mutahi Kagwe (Agriculture) via Gazette Notice No. 10353 on July 28, 2025.

Kenya's National Treasury plans to raise Ksh293.6 billion in the 2025/26 financial year through Public-Private Partnership (PPP) arrangements to fund mega projects. This strategy aims to reduce reliance on domestic borrowing, projected at Ksh635.5 billion for the same period.

• The government is targeting Ksh293.6 billion through PPP arrangements for the 2025/26 financial year.
• Treasury CS John Mbadi emphasized that Kenya is ready for PPPs as an investment option, stating that the initiatives will reduce pressure on the country's fiscal space and manage debt.
• Currently, Kenya has five operational PPP projects valued at Ksh123.1 billion, including the Nairobi Expressway and the 35MW Sosian geothermal plant.
• There are 34 national government and three county government projects at various stages in the PPP pipeline.

The Kenyan government plans to construct a new airport to replace the existing Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA). This decision aims to address infrastructure challenges and enhance Kenya's position in the aviation sector, following past setbacks in airport development.

• Most important fact or figure from the article: The government intends to build a new airport to replace the aging JKIA.
• Key person or organization involved: Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir.
• Notable detail that adds context: The decision comes after the collapse of the JKIA upgrade deal with Adani in November last year and a fire that damaged the airport around 2013/2014.