Cybersecurity & Governance: Kenya’s presidential website (president.go.ke) was restored after a ransomware-style hack that briefly took it offline and demanded about 5 Bitcoins (~Sh41m), with officials saying there was no proof of data theft or loss of sensitive information. Politics & Security: In the wake of the Ol Kalou by-election, the DCI opened an inquiry into alleged armed goons during the vote, while Deputy President Kithure Kindiki urged Mt Kenya unity and warned against using churches for political confrontation. Local Development Continuity: Moses Kuria told Ol Kalou residents that key national projects—including Nyandarua University, road works and rural electrification—will continue despite the UDA loss. Education & Labour: Teachers are set for a salary boost after the government allocated Sh8.4bn to the TSC for the second phase of the 2025-2029 CBA, with revised pay expected to reflect from July 20. Food & Climate Risks: North Rift farmers face crop failure after prolonged dry spells, with maize fields left green but producing little or nothing, raising food security fears. Health & Public Policy: Kenya’s HPV vaccination among adolescent girls jumped by 80%, boosting prevention efforts. Business & Tech: TikTok rolled out a regional push for AI transparency in Africa, including an AI Literacy Hub in Kenya and Nigeria and steps to curb AI-generated spam.