AGP Executive Report
Last update: 20 minutes agoAfrica Forward Summit Fallout: France’s Emmanuel Macron doubled down on “partnership of equals” and pledged €23bn for energy, AI and agriculture, but the mood was dented when he publicly scolded a noisy crowd at the University of Nairobi, drawing fresh accusations of patronising behaviour. Kenya–France Deals: Kenya and France also signed 11 agreements, including infrastructure and digital cooperation, while the summit’s big-ticket message stayed the same: less aid, more investment and sovereignty. Aviation Green Push: Kenya Airways and Rubis inked a Sh10.6b pact to build Africa’s first dedicated sustainable aviation fuel refinery near JKIA, targeting 32,000 tonnes capacity. Climate Pressure: UN chief António Guterres warned Africa is paying the highest price for climate change and urged urgent reform of global climate financing. Health & Labour: NSSF says job loss doesn’t unlock withdrawals until retirement/age 50; doctors issued June strike notices for Meru and Isiolo. Governance Watch: EACC arrested three officials over forged academic certificates worth Ksh17.9m in salaries. Sports Economy: CAF’s Motsepe said Morocco’s AFCON generated $2bn for the host economy, while he reassured East Africa that AFCON 2027 is on track.
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