AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoSkills and AI: Kenya ranks first in East Africa for youth AI readiness, with AI projected to add Sh255bn to GDP over a decade. But the country may need up to 102,000 more project managers by 2035. Costs: Transport inflation hit an eight-year high of 17.1% in October after fuel subsidies ended, increasing pressure on households and businesses. Trade: Exports to China rose nearly 60% to Sh7.05bn in April–June, led by coffee and copper scrap after a duty-free trade deal. Tax: A tribunal upheld KRA’s Sh1.7bn withholding-tax demand against Del Monte over related-company transactions. Business and investment: Nedbank has completed its acquisition of 66% of NCBA, while fund managers are courting Saccos for investment partnerships. Muthokinju’s 60th branch opening also reflects a construction-sector rebound.
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