President William Ruto has embarked on a week-long European tour to Belgium, Norway, and Finland. The primary goals of the visit are to attract foreign investment, expand market access for Kenyan exports, and strengthen economic ties.

• Key discussions will focus on trade, manufacturing, renewable energy, and technology.
• President Ruto will engage with leaders such as King Philippe of Belgium, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre of Norway, and President Alexander Stubb of Finland.
• A significant agenda item is the advancement of the Kenya-European Union Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA), aiming to boost duty-free access for Kenyan products like tea, coffee, and cut flowers to the European market.

Kenya's National Assembly Committee on Transport and Infrastructure has warned Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) against awarding multiple road contracts to single firms, citing project delays.

• The committee observed that awarding numerous projects to one contractor can overstretch their financial and operational capacity, leading to delays.
• Key figures involved include Vice Chairperson Didmus Barasa and committee member Samuel Arama.
• The warning was issued during an inspection of the Kisumu–Mamboleo–Miwani–Chemelil–Muhoroni road project, which is currently 28 percent complete and slated for completion by January 2028.

The Kenyan government plans to establish a national marketplace for selling non-personal data, including that from the eCitizen platform, to generate additional revenue.

• The initiative aims to sell at least 1,000 datasets over five years.
• The Ministry of Information, Communication and Technology and the Digital Economy is spearheading the proposal.
• Personal data will be excluded from sales, adhering to Kenya's data protection laws.