A new Interpol report has identified Kenya as Africa’s second-most vulnerable country to cyberattacks, with a significant percentage of exploitable digital vulnerabilities detected in 2025.

• Kenya accounted for 11.9 percent of exploitable digital vulnerabilities in Africa, ranking behind South Africa (43.6 percent) and ahead of Nigeria (9.1 percent).
• Interpol attributes this high vulnerability to poor cyber practices, inadequate cybersecurity investment, and delayed software patching across both public and private sectors.
• Cybercriminals are exploiting these weaknesses for identity theft, financial fraud, and ransomware attacks, with a notable 327 percent increase in SIM swap fraud in Kenya during 2025.

Oil prices dropped to a three-week low as senior US officials indicated progress in talks with Iran aimed at reopening the crucial Strait of Hormuz. The potential easing of supply disruptions has significantly impacted global oil markets.

• Brent crude prices fell by almost 5% to under $80 (£60).
• US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced talks had progressed.
• The Strait of Hormuz handles about one-fifth of global daily oil and liquefied natural gas supplies.

Smart Applications International has launched Smart PharmaLink, a new pharmacy management platform designed to digitize operations for pharmacies across Kenya.

• The platform aims to streamline patient management, prescription processing, and inventory control.
• Key figures include Group Director for Hospital Business Esther Macharia and Group Managing Director Harrison Muiru of Smart Applications International.
• The launch took place at the Kenya Pharmaceutical Association (KPA) Annual Scientific Conference in Mombasa, highlighting the need for advanced digital solutions in healthcare.