President William Ruto has launched the "Next Generation of Kenya Youth Employment Programme," aiming to train and empower over 100,000 young Kenyans in three years.

• 100,000 youth to be trained over the next three years.
• Partners include the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Kenya Private Sector Alliance.
• The programme will offer internships, entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and life skills training, with a government commitment of KSh2 billion initially.

The Ministry of Health (MoH) has alerted counties about high levels of pesticide residues found in popular vegetables like kale and spinach sold in Nairobi and Nakuru.

• Nearly 78% of tested vegetable samples contained pesticide residues, with about one-third exceeding international safety limits.
• The directive follows a study by the Kenya Organic Agriculture Network, the University of Nairobi, and SGS Kenya Laboratories.
• Public Health Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni Kariuki urged counties to strengthen food safety measures and educate consumers on proper washing and preparation methods, which can reduce residues by up to 70%.

Dubai has launched the Kenya Business Council, a new platform designed to significantly boost trade and investment between Kenya and the UAE, following the recent signing of the Kenya-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA).

• Dubai Chambers established the council to enhance collaboration and identify new investment opportunities between the two business communities.
• Maha Al Gergawi, Vice President of Business Community Support at Dubai Chambers, emphasized its role in strengthening partnerships and exploring new avenues for bilateral cooperation.
• In 2025, 146 Kenyan companies joined the Dubai Chamber of Commerce, bringing the total active Kenyan businesses to 587, a 9.7% increase.