AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoIndustrial Push: More than 400 exhibitors gathered at Nairobi’s Changamka festival to promote Kenyan-made goods, as the government backs local production with financing, industrial parks and logistics investment. Trade and Farming: Kenya and Tanzania signed a five-year potato pact to boost seed quality and cross-border trade; Kenya produces just 24,000 tonnes of certified seed against annual demand of 150,000 tonnes. Infrastructure: President William Ruto says the government is accelerating plans to dual the Nairobi–Mombasa highway and expand the Port of Mombasa, aiming to improve trade links and industrial growth. Business Climate: The World Bank has flagged the housing levy and multiple taxes as burdens on businesses, while Kenya faces a difficult fiscal balancing act with next year’s budget projected at Sh5.4 trillion. Finance: Nedbank took control of NCBA in a Sh107.7 billion NSE transaction, while Kenya’s banking sector unveiled a sustainable-finance plan targeting Sh7.3 trillion. Market Access: Kenya signed a new deal with Sweden to expand access for local businesses.
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