AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoFuel Crisis Fallout: Protests over record fuel prices turned deadly again, with at least four people killed and 30+ injured as a nationwide transport strike disrupted travel and commerce; in Nakuru, dozens of demonstrators were fined after court arraignments. Government Response: Deputy President Kithure Kindiki urged calm talks, pointing to VAT cuts and diesel price reductions while warning against politicising the crisis. Transport Truce: After hours of negotiations in Nairobi, ride-hailing and PSV operators resumed services for seven days to keep talks going. Capital Markets: Kenya listed its first infrastructure-focused fund on the Nairobi bourse—Spearhead Africa Infrastructure Fund—backed by UK support, aiming to mobilise long-term local-currency financing for energy and digital projects. Tech & Security: As GITEX Nairobi opens, Checker raised $8m to help banks launch stablecoins via a single API, while Censys and EVAD showcased SOC modernization for safer cloud and AI adoption. Regional Politics: IGAD said it will deploy election observers for Ethiopia’s June 1 vote.
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