Tunisian President Kaïs Saïed has publicly condemned ongoing water and electricity cuts, demanding an immediate resolution to the issues. This action accompanies a presidential pardon, the details of which remain partially unclear. Simultaneously, legal proceedings are being initiated against employees of the Tunisian Electricity and Gas Company (Steg). These developments were highlighted in Business News' daily recap of key events on July 23, 2026. The president’s intervention signals a strong stance against infrastructure failures and potential mismanagement within the utility sector. The combination of pardon and prosecution suggests a complex approach to addressing the crisis. This move is likely to have significant political and economic ramifications for Tunisia.