AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoDangote Refinery & Lamu Power: President William Ruto toured Dangote’s Lagos refinery, calling it a “masterpiece” and backing the planned $17bn East Africa refinery in Lamu, expected to process 700,000 bpd and generate about 1,000MW—half earmarked for Kenya. Land Dispute: Lamu residents filed a court case to halt activities over alleged damage and displacement fears tied to the refinery site, as heavy machinery arrives ahead of groundbreaking. WhatsApp Business Costs: Meta will charge Kenyan businesses for WhatsApp Business service and utility messages from Oct 1, with firms needing payment methods by Sept 30 to avoid message blocks. SACCO Cashflow Stress: SASRA says unremitted SACCO deductions rose to Sh3.92bn in 2025, affecting 104,331 members, with county governments and assemblies the biggest culprits. Tourism Digitisation: Kenya marked World Tourism Day with a push to digitise tourism products and use AI to redesign how destinations are marketed and booked. Tobacco Bill Pushback: Retailers and hospitality stakeholders urged MPs to revise the Tobacco Control (Amendment) Bill over licensing, compliance costs and enforcement concerns. El Niño Rights Warning: KHRC warns El Niño could deepen rights violations and urges a rights-based disaster response. Digital Economy: Kenya’s fintech and digital agenda got a boost with renewed focus on connecting more Africans meaningfully to the internet.
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