UN Leadership: Monica Juma was sworn in as UNODC Executive Director and Director-General for UN Office in Vienna, pledging integrity and a focus on peace, security, justice and the rule of law. Digital Governance: Kenya’s government plans to roll out secure digital identities and electronic signatures across public institutions, with legal reforms to support digital transactions. Budget & Planning: Treasury CS John Mbadi presented the 2026/27 budget (KSh 4.82T), with big allocations for education and health, plus a new Planning Bill to better align national priorities with spending. Media & Trust: Kenya’s media industry is urged to strengthen ethics and credibility as social media and AI reshape how Kenyans get news. Inclusive Tech: A UN General Assembly visit highlighted DigiKen’s push for inclusive digital transformation, including tech access for persons with disabilities. Climate & Gender: Reporting flags how climate shocks hit women and girls hardest, worsening access to health, education and livelihoods. EdTech at Scale: Africa launched an EdTech policy toolkit aimed at reaching 200M learners by 2030. Biodiversity Shock: A Kenya field study links elephant loss to dung beetle coextinctions, showing cascading ecosystem damage. Maritime Security: Mombasa hosted an EU-backed conference to expand secure maritime information sharing and coordination.