AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoStandards & Trade: KEBS says it has cleared five Kenyan alcoholic brands temporarily suspended by Rwanda FDA after fresh lab tests, including Kenya King Gin, Safari Gin, Avalon and Sweet Berry Potable Spirits, and Gilbey’s Gin—showing Kenya’s export compliance push is holding. Energy & Costs: New fuel shipments have docked at Mombasa and Lamu ahead of EPRA’s Aug 14 price review, with Jet A1 and premium petrol arrivals likely to influence transport and business operating costs. Railways Court Case: A petition challenging Kenya Railways CEO Phillip Mainga’s tenure was withdrawn after court interim orders barred him from acting, leaving the dispute unresolved for now. Tax & Revenue: KRA Customs hit a record KSh 92.53bn in July, driven by non-oil revenue and tighter compliance and cargo controls. Long-Term Planning: President Ruto launched nationwide consultations for “Beyond Vision 2030,” while Kisumu Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o urged Kenya to learn from Vision 2030 and plan beyond 2030 now. Agribusiness: Kenya Breweries opened applications for a sorghum contract farming programme with differentiated prices for commercial farmers, aggregators and smallholders. Politics & Governance: Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti called for dialogue with MCAs to end the county budget stalemate, while MPs raised concerns over possible revenue leakage on the Kampala–Entebbe toll system.
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