Tim Cook Steps Down as Apple CEO After Fifteen Years: Tim Cook is stepping down as Chief Executive Officer of Apple on August 31, 2026, after fifteen years leading the tech giant. He will transition to the role of Executive Chairman of the Board, with John Ternus taking over as CEO. At the same time, Apple is reportedly set to launch its first foldable iPhone, rumored to be the iPhone Ultra, with a price exceeding KES 300,000, though it will lack Face ID. Meanwhile, ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT) has achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first to mass produce LPDDR6, the latest generation of phone memory, outpacing Samsung and SK Hynix in the memory technology space.

Aviation Strike Disrupts JKIA Flights for Second Day: An ongoing air traffic services strike at Kenya's Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is causing significant flight disruptions and threatening the nation's status as a regional aviation hub. The aviation sector faced its second day of disruption on Monday, leading to widespread flight delays and cancellations. In response, Kenya Railways introduced special train services between Nairobi and Mombasa to accommodate travellers affected by the aviation sector disruptions. This initiative offers an alternative for passengers facing delays due to the ongoing standoff between the Kenya Aviation Workers Union (KAWU) and the government. JKIA Airport Workers Strike Disrupts Operations for Second Day: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport operations have been significantly disrupted for a second day due to an ongoing airport workers' strike. Hundreds of travellers have been stranded as airlines cancelled flights and tourists missed connections. A crucial private meeting is currently underway in Nairobi involving key stakeholders to resolve the ongoing airport workers' strike. The aviation strike has caused losses to soar as airlines cancel flights, with passengers remaining stuck at airport terminals.