Core Points - President Ruto emphasized the government's commitment to creating a more favorable environment for business development and announced plans for legal and administrative reforms to address key issues raised by the private sector [1] - A comprehensive priority list from industrial stakeholders has been received, which will receive full attention from the President and government departments [1] Legislative Actions - The Ministry of Investment, Trade, and Industry will submit the "2025 Business Law (Amendment) Bill" to the Cabinet by the end of August to address legal challenges faced by businesses not covered by the recently enacted "2025 Finance Bill" [1] - A "Digital One-Stop Service Center" will be fully operational at the Kenya Investment Authority by the end of June 2026 to streamline business services and optimize the investment environment [1] Stakeholder Engagement - A "Ministerial Stakeholder Forum" related to the private sector will be held quarterly to ensure more effective coordination and resolution of issues concerning private enterprises [1]

Core Viewpoint - The UK economy remains sluggish despite improvements in the business environment, with a projected GDP growth rate of only 0.1% for the second quarter [1] Group 1: Economic Performance - According to the initial PMI survey data, business activity growth is stagnating, indicating a lack of significant recovery in the economy [1] - Business confidence has declined again in June compared to the same period last year, reflecting ongoing concerns about government policies and global trade protectionism [1] Group 2: Employment and Inflation - Employment numbers continue to decrease as companies face higher labor costs, lower demand, and diminished confidence stemming from last autumn's budget [1] - The stagnation in growth, declining employment, and lower inflation rates may lead the Bank of England to consider another interest rate cut in its upcoming policy meeting in August [1]