AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoNyanza Push: President William Ruto kicked off a four-day Kisumu tour, pitching Sh600–Sh700bn in planned investments across roads, electricity, housing, markets and the blue economy as he courts support ahead of 2027. Public Finance Watch: Treasury data shows Kenya’s public debt crossed Sh13tn in June, while the Controller of Budget flagged misuse of emergency law (Article 223) to fund routine operations. Banking Regulation: CBK moved to rein in “too-big-to-fail” lenders, proposing tighter oversight and new safeguards as banks face stricter capital rules. Debt & Liquidity: Treasury is benefiting from a growing pool of idle State cash invested in government securities, with public entities’ holdings now above Sh500bn. Food Security: With drought ravaging maize, Kenya may need about 2m tonnes of imports for 2026/27, with limited supply of white maize. Agribusiness Relief: Equity Group is set to provide relief to smallholder farmers under a new climate/financing push. Digital & Mobility: Uber exited Nigeria and Uganda, leaving drivers in distress; Kenya remains one of its remaining markets. Governance & Devolution: Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna warned that national interference could derail devolution even if Babu Owino wins the 2027 Nairobi governorship.
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