The Kenyan government has compensated 348 individuals affected by human rights violations related to protests from 2013 to 2025, totaling Ksh448.7 million. This payment is part of the initial phase of a reparations program, as announced by Makau Mutua, Chairperson of the Panel of Experts on Compensation of Victims of Human Rights Violations. The process for eligible beneficiaries has officially commenced, according to the statement released on June 23.

Ghafla Kenya published an article outlining what Britam Insurance can cover in Kenya in cases of water-related damage, such as flooded homes, soaked furniture and electronics, damaged business stock in warehouses, and cars affected in parking bays or on flooded roads and highways. The piece notes that a flooded house can wipe out months of savings within hours, highlighting the financial risks of such incidents and the role insurance coverage can play in mitigating them.

Uganda's insurance industry has surpassed the Shs1 trillion mark in gross written premiums for the first time at half-year, reaching Shs1.094 trillion by June 2026, a 7.68% year-on-year increase, according to NTV Uganda. Life insurance grew 30% to Shs524.14 billion, narrowing the gap with non-life business. The Insurance Regulatory Authority said potential mergers in the sector could reduce duplicated management and operating costs.

A national campaign to raise awareness about drowning and strengthen community response to drowning emergencies has been launched in Uganda by SwimSave, according to HEJNU. Dubbed the 3,000 Campaign, the initiative runs for three months, from August 7 to November 7, 2026. The Buvuma Islands have been identified as the starting point, where community responders will receive training to handle drowning emergencies in high-risk lakeside communities across the country.

Three offices linked to President William Ruto spent 33 billion Kenyan shillings in the year ending June 2026, the highest amount ever spent by top government officials' offices, according to a new Treasury report cited by Taifa Leo. Spending by the offices of President Ruto, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki and Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has reached 100.23 billion shillings since Kenya Kwanza took power in 2022, surpassing the 89.9 billion spent under predecessor Uhuru Kenyatta over ten years.

Kruger National Park's Letaba Camp has reopened following extensive reconstruction after severe floods submerged many of its chalets. According to The Citizen, the rebuilt camp features a modern facelift designed to restore what it describes as the park's crown jewel, with facilities made stronger to withstand future flooding. The camp has now opened its gates to visitors again, marking a significant recovery for one of South Africa's most popular rest camps in the flagship national park.