AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoHelicopter Tragedy: A safari helicopter crashed near Mount Ololokwe in Samburu County at 9:13am, killing all seven aboard (six passengers and a pilot). The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority says an investigation is underway; rescue efforts were hampered by difficult terrain and fire at the wreck site. US-Linked Victims: The US State Department confirmed five Americans died, including Telemundo executive José Alberto Suárez, while Ecuador’s intelligence chief Michele Sensi-Contugi and his wife were also among the dead. Tourism & Safety: The aircraft was operated by Lady Lori Helicopters and carried guests of luxury safari operator &Beyond, underscoring the risks facing Kenya’s high-end wildlife tourism. Health Regulation: Kenya’s Pharmacy and Poisons Board tightened oversight of medicines and pharmacies, rolling out Good Pharmacy Practice Standards and digital verification to curb substandard and falsified products. Banking Snapshot: Equity Group’s half-year net profit jumped to Sh43.8b, while Standard Chartered Kenya’s profit fell, reflecting mixed performance across the sector. Fisheries Markets: Fishing exhibitions in Rukwa are helping small-scale fishers—especially women processors—reach buyers and secure supply deals beyond middlemen.
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