Kenya–Burundi Business Dispute: A Kenyan court has upheld a freeze of about $274,000 tied to a Burundian engineering firm affiliate, as authorities pursue a money-laundering forfeiture case. Burundi–Russia Diplomacy & Industry: Burundi and Russia discussed energy cooperation, possible chemical plant investments, and technical support for small nuclear power plants, with training for Burundian personnel underway. Regional Trade & Enterprise: As the Dar es Salaam International Trade Fair (DITF) ends, organizers stress it as a B2B engine for cross-border supply deals and technology transfer. Burundi Market Impact: Burundi’s President Ndayishimiye mourned victims of a major fire that destroyed parts of Ngozi’s central market, highlighting recurring market-fire risks. East Africa Energy Jobs: Kenya’s Ruto says the Dangote refinery in Lamu will create about 60,000 youth jobs and supply multiple East and Central African markets, including Burundi. EAC Power Integration: Ethiopia took over the Eastern Africa Power Pool chair, pushing deeper cross-border electricity market rules and connectivity. Public Health Risk: Ebola containment delays in the Great Lakes region could cost DRC and Uganda billions, with Burundi reporting no confirmed cases but boosting surveillance. Language & Tech for Trade: Burundi hosted a Kiswahili promotion conference, focusing on using AI and digital tools to expand Swahili for education and regional integration.