President William Ruto has set a new deadline of April 2027 for the completion of the Thwake Dam project, citing previous funding challenges that delayed its progress.

• The project, which has already missed its initial completion target of December 2026, has received an additional Ksh10.6 billion in funding.
• The directive was given to the Ministry of Water and Sanitation and the project's contractor.
• The dam, described as the largest ever built in Kenya, is now expected to be commissioned by April 2027, promising significant economic benefits for surrounding counties.

The High Court has issued a temporary injunction, halting the Kajiado County Government from taking over the management of Amboseli National Park. This decision comes amidst a legal challenge questioning the legality of the transfer.

• High Court Justice Gregory Mutai issued orders on July 12.
• Key parties involved include the Kajiado County Government, Governor Joseph Ole Lenku, and the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS).
• The court hearing for the application is scheduled for July 24, with ongoing conservatory orders in place.

The Masinde Muliro Ultra-Modern Market in Kitale Town is nearing completion, with Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo confirming it is over 95% done and ready for handover to traders.

• The market is designed to accommodate between 3,000 and 3,600 traders.
• Key participants include the National Government and the Trans Nzoia County Government.
• Construction began in August 2022 and faced years of delays before the national government intervened to ensure its completion under the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA).