Kenyan workers are reportedly among foreign nationals allegedly underpaid and exploited during the construction of a Ksh45.2 billion ($350 million) U.S. consulate project in Milan, Italy.

• Allegations include workers being paid as little as Ksh232 (€1.55) per hour, significantly less than promised salaries.
• The project is managed by U.S.-based Caddell Construction, with Italian prosecutors investigating over 70 workers, including several from Kenya and India.
• Workers reportedly faced threats of dismissal or deportation when questioning pay discrepancies, with one Kenyan electrician stating, "Either you work, or you will be returned to your country."

Kenya and Finland have signed three Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) aimed at enhancing cooperation in education, climate action, and digital innovation.

• The MoUs cover collaborative efforts in technical training, competency-based learning, public service digitization, and climate change resilience.
• The agreements were signed in Helsinki on Wednesday, with President William Ruto witnessing the ceremony alongside Finland's President Alexander Stubb.
• Both leaders also discussed reforms for the United Nations Security Council, advocating for greater African representation.

U.S. meat exporters are urging the Trump administration to intervene with Kenya over alleged "harsh" business rules that limit their international sales.

• The U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) cited Kenya's import licensing system, transhipment restrictions, and unclear veterinary standards as significant non-tariff barriers.
• Key organizations involved include the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) and the U.S. Trade Representative.
• USMEF claims Kenya effectively bans U.S. pork through a "Letter of Non-Compete" requirement and that import duties are "trade-prohibitive."