AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoFuel Crisis Turns Deadly: Kenya’s nationwide transport strike over record fuel prices turned violent in Nairobi and beyond, with police saying four people were killed, 30+ injured, and 225 arrested as protesters burned tyres, blocked roads and clashed with officers. Policy Pressure on EPRA: The unrest follows EPRA’s latest retail hikes (diesel +23.5%, petrol +8%) tied to Middle East disruptions, while the regulator also moved to cap pipeline transport tariffs to cushion pump prices. Political Fallout: Opposition figures and allies traded blame with Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen accusing Rigathi Gachagua of fuelling violence, as Ruto held an urgent virtual meeting with key ministries. Business & Tech Signals: While commuters were stranded, Kenya’s fintech and crypto crowd pushed for “smarter” stablecoin rules at a Nairobi conference, and AI Everything Kenya X GITEX Kenya is set to bring major startups to Nairobi this week. Regional Lens: Ethiopia urged Horn countries to take “greater ownership” of peace efforts at the Jigjiga Forum, as AfCFTA leaders reiterated integration as protection against global fragmentation. Markets Watch: Africa Bitcoin Corporation won JSE Main Board approval, with the move set for May 22.
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