AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoEbola & Courts: Kenya’s health minister Aden Duale was found in contempt of court over continued construction of a US-backed Ebola quarantine facility at Laikipia Air Base, with the judge ordering him to appear for mitigation and sentencing. Monetary Policy: The IMF has pushed the Central Bank of Kenya to update its interest-rate model to factor in government spending and climate-related risks, aiming to better forecast inflation and growth. Anti-Corruption & Procurement: Transparency International flagged major corruption risks in Kenya’s infrastructure projects, with the SGR scoring the highest risk, while PPRA closed its FKF CHAN insurance probe after ruling it lacked jurisdiction over public funds. Cybersecurity: Parliament approved the National Cybersecurity Agency, setting up a single body to coordinate cybersecurity and protect critical digital infrastructure. Maritime Regulation: The Kenya Maritime Authority issued a seven-day ultimatum for shipping companies to regularise registration and licensing. Transport & Cost Pressures: A major trailer breakdown triggered hours-long gridlock on the Nairobi–Mombasa highway, disrupting passenger and cargo schedules. Climate/Blue Economy: Kenya hosted the Our Ocean Conference side push, with fisheries transparency commitments via the Mombasa Declaration and new blue-economy event planning for CHOGM. Finance & Business: Kenya secured a Ksh22.1bn Samurai bond from Japan, targeting local automotive policy and energy-loss reduction. Tech & Payments: Safaricom’s My OneApp updates focus on improving access for users, including zero-rated connectivity after earlier login/access complaints.
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