The Kenya Meteorological Service Authority (KMSA) has issued a warning of strong winds and other adverse weather conditions expected across 14 counties this month, potentially impacting marine transport, infrastructure, and air travel.

• Strong southerly to south-easterly winds exceeding 25 knots are forecast for counties including Kwale, Kilifi, Mombasa, and Garissa.
• The KMSA also warns of reduced visibility due to fog in highland areas, potentially affecting road and air travel, and an increase in respiratory diseases.
• The forecast highlights that August marks Kenya's coolest period, with temperatures varying significantly across regions, and anticipates potential impacts on water availability and hydro-electric power generation.

The Kenyan Government is set to lower the cost of fertiliser and seeds to support farmers and ensure national food security following below-average rainfall, announced President William Ruto.

• The government aims to make planting food crops more affordable during the expected September and October rains.
• President William Ruto stated the measures are crucial to compensate for crop failures caused by poor rainfall.
• A long-term plan includes constructing 50 mega dams, 200 medium, and 1,000 micro dams to boost irrigation farming.

Stringent certification requirements are hindering small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) from accessing lucrative government tenders, an expert has warned.

• Many government tenders demand several years of financial records and operational experience, which startups often lack.
• SME expert and Linkaya Cleaning Services founder Linda Eronjo highlighted that this effectively favors established companies and limits job creation potential.
• Eronjo called for collaboration between the government, financial institutions, and business associations to create pathways for SMEs to qualify for financing and compete for public procurement.