AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoHousing Finance Reform: Kenya is urging lenders to assess mortgage affordability using mobile money, SACCO savings, rental histories, utility bills and business transactions—so homeownership isn’t blocked by payslip-only rules. Public Health & UHC: The 2026 Health Summit wrapped with a scorecard on Social Health Authority (SHA) enrolment and calls to turn reforms into better care delivery. Alcohol Crackdown: NACADA seized 27,000+ litres of illicit alcohol in Nairobi and Nyakach, arresting suspects and targeting unlicensed brews after a presidential directive. Energy & Industry Deal: Dangote has offered East African countries a combined 30% equity stake in a planned Lamu refinery, with Kenya’s 10% valued around $500m and talks of backstopping if needed. Markets & Currency: Kenya’s forex reserves fell for a third straight week to about $15.16bn, adding mild pressure to the shilling. Banking & Regulation: S&P retained Kenya’s B rating but warned the fiscal deficit could widen to 7.1% of GDP in 2026/27, driven by revenue gaps, debt costs and pre-election spending. Water & Rural Development: Kirinyaga’s eWATER model drew a World Bank and Mozambique delegation for benchmarking on smart taps, tariffs and community participation. Transport Safety: A train collided with a bus at Githurai after the vehicle crossed tracks, with no serious injuries reported.
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