AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoBanking: Nedbank has cleared regulatory hurdles to acquire 66% of NCBA in a roughly R13.9 billion deal. NCBA shares are due to be suspended from October 21 as the transfer is prepared. Tax and Jobs: President William Ruto proposed exempting workers earning up to Sh32,333 a month from PAYE and adding 50,000 paid internship places from January 2027; both plans require further government action. Capital Markets: Ruto defended the transfer of a 25% stake in Kenya Pipeline, valued at Sh42 billion, to private investors, whose identities remain undisclosed. Energy Investment: A second shipment of heavy machinery has arrived for the planned $17 billion Dangote refinery in Lamu, which is expected to supply fuel and other products to East African markets. Public Costs: The High Court ordered Kenya Airports Authority to pay a contractor Sh1.25 billion over a terminated airstrip contract, plus 16% annual interest—bringing the bill to about Sh2 billion before costs.
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