AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoG7 & Global Finance: G7 leaders in France pledged tougher sanctions on Russia’s oil and gas and backed a US-Iran deal aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz, while also calling for coordinated action on global debt vulnerabilities for developing and middle-income countries, with Kenya among guest states. Tax & Regulation: Kenya’s High Court fast-tracked a petition challenging parts of the Finance Bill 2026, and KRA clarified why some 2025 returns get rejected—taxpayers must upload manual/non-eTIMS invoices before claiming expenses. Cost of Living: A CBK survey points to possible July price hikes for staples like bread, maize flour, sugar and cooking oil, even as some vegetables may ease. Insurance Crackdown: The government launched a joint operation to stop fake vehicle insurance certificates, warning motorists of legal and claim risks. Diaspora Remittances: A KNBS/CBK/FSD survey shows remittances are increasingly funding household needs—education, food, healthcare and housing—and highlights large informal flows. Energy & Industry: TotalEnergies pledged Sh1bn annually to expand clean cooking via LPG cylinders, while Isuzu is investing Sh3.1bn in a parts distribution centre to boost aftersales and regional growth. Infrastructure & Transport: KeNHA faced renewed pressure over upgrades on a 352km highway linking four counties, and motorists were warned about road safety after a matatu overturn on Thika Road. HELB Update: HELB advised KCSE 2025 candidates to prepare documents ahead of the student loan portal opening in July.
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