The Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) has issued a 7-day strike notice set to begin on August 14, demanding the promotion of 16,000 teachers.

• 16,000 teachers are awaiting promotions promised by President William Ruto.
• The key organizations involved are KUPPET and the Teachers Service Commission (TSC).
• The strike, if it proceeds, will disrupt the upcoming third school term, which starts on August 24.

The Kenya Bankers Association (KBA) has formally requested the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) to maintain the benchmark lending rate at 8.75% during its upcoming Monetary Policy Committee meeting on August 11.

• The KBA believes holding the rate steady will support private sector credit and stabilize the Kenyan shilling.
• Key organization involved: Kenya Bankers Association (KBA).
• Inflation remains within the CBK's target range, increasing only slightly to 6.5% in July.