The AHEAD Model, developed by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, aims to reduce healthcare costs and improve health equity by addressing potentially avoidable utilization (PAU) in hospitals. Mathematica has updated its Hospital PAU Dashboard to include 2022 data for 3,847 hospitals across the United States, aiding states and hospitals in understanding and strategizing around PAU rates. The model encourages hospitals to reduce PAU, offering financial incentives and promoting partnerships with primary care and community organizations. The dashboard allows users to compare hospital PAU rates to state medians, supporting applications to CMS and discussions with healthcare providers.

The Kenya Wildlife Service is considering relocating some lions from Nairobi National Park to mitigate conflicts with local residents. The park's lion population has grown to 35 since its establishment in 1946. KWS is conducting a study to determine the park's optimal carrying capacity, especially in light of recent infrastructure developments and increased human activity around the park. There have been several incidents of lions leaving the park, including the shooting of the lion Mohawk and the death of Lemek, another lion, which has raised concerns about human safety and wildlife management.

Heavy private investments in real estate and continued public spending on infrastructure led to a 9.2% growth in Kenya's construction industry last year, creating 163,000 jobs. The Economic Survey 2017 highlights significant projects, including the 10,000-kilometre annuity road programme and the 67-floor twin Hass Towers. Despite a slight drop in credit to the industry, regulatory changes and increased activity from multinational brands are expected to boost the sector further.

Jumia Group, an e-commerce platform with operations in Kenya and owned by German-based Rocket Internet, reported a net loss of Sh12.4 billion for the year ending December. Despite an improvement from the previous year's Sh20 billion loss, Jumia's sales dropped by 41.6 percent to Sh9.4 billion in 2016. The company saw a slight increase in total transactions but a decrease in active customers by 100,000 to 1.5 million. Rocket Internet's losses nearly quadrupled, with a net loss of Sh83 billion. The growth of e-commerce in Kenya has been marked by increased competition and partnerships with major brands, but poor transport infrastructure remains a challenge for delivery logistics.

Shelter Afrique is set to receive a bailout from the Treasury and other stakeholders, including Kenya, Nigeria, and Ghana, who have pledged $25 million to address its financial challenges. The mortgage lender is grappling with accounting irregularities and a significant increase in provisions for doubtful debts, leading to a worsened net loss. The African Development Bank, a major shareholder, and other entities have already contributed to the bailout. An audit by Deloitte highlighted issues with loan loss provisions and discrepancies in the lender's loan software platform. Shelter Afrique plans to enhance its debt recovery efforts.

Approximately 3,000 hotel staff in Malindi and Watamu are at risk of job losses due to the low season, with some hotels closing down shortly after the Easter boom. In contrast, Mombasa hotels benefit from conference tourism. The upcoming General Election adds to the uncertainty, causing some hoteliers to scale down operations. The Kenya Union of Domestic, Hotels, Educational Institutions, Hospitals and Allied Workers (Kudheiha) and the Kenya Association of Hotelkeepers and Caterers (KAHC) report that the hotel industry in Kilifi County is facing severe challenges, with many hotels in Malindi and Watamu potentially closing permanently. Expanding Malindi Airport could help revive tourism by accommodating direct international flights.

In 2016, Kenyans employed by international agencies such as the United Nations, World Bank, and African Union bodies saw a 3.8 percent increase in pay, averaging Sh249,396 per month, which is significantly higher than their counterparts in local groups. This gap is attributed to standardized job grades and clear growth paths in international agencies, in contrast to national employers who have kept annual pay flat due to weak labour laws and ineffective trade unions. Despite similar skill levels, workers in the best paying public sector jobs and top private sector earners received considerably less, with increases in their monthly pay being eroded by inflation.

Nakumatt, a supermarket chain, is seeking a cash injection from a new strategic investor to address stock shortages and manage its significant debt, which is estimated at Sh15 billion. The retailer plans to announce the share sale soon and attributes the stock outs to a technical hitch and a general market shortage of key products. Despite these challenges, Nakumatt maintains that its operations are still at an optimum level and describes the situation as a manageable cash flow challenge rather than a crisis.

Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group has launched its second hotel in Nairobi, the Park Inn, after several delays. Located near the Westlands bus stop, the mid-market hotel adds 140 rooms to Nairobi's accommodation capacity. The hotel, owned by Ronal and Rupen Samani through AMS Properties Ltd, is expected to set high standards for midscale hotels in Africa with its contemporary design and international standards. The group previously opened Radisson Blu Nairobi in mid-2015.

Kalonzo Musyoka urges Lamu residents to reject a proposed coal power plant due to its hazardous effects on the environment and human health. He calls for unity among Lamu residents and Nasa supporters to vote out the Jubilee government in the upcoming elections.