AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoPrivate Sector Pulse: Kenya’s private sector activity rebounded in June after three straight monthly contractions, with the Stanbic PMI rising to 50.0. Cost Pressures: Businesses linked record price increases to higher fuel and raw material taxes, warning the squeeze could last longer. Labour Migration: Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi begins a three-day Saudi Arabia visit focused on stronger protections for over 300,000 Kenyan workers, including better dispute resolution and ethical recruitment. Water Security: NWHSA unveiled plans to scale dam construction and water harvesting in 2026-27 to boost access and climate resilience. Real Estate Bottlenecks: KPDA says 7 in 10 property projects face “extortion” via approval delays, with 67% stuck pending permits. Transport & Enforcement: MPs oppose attaching NTSA instant fines to vehicle logbooks, arguing penalties should follow the driver. JKIA Upgrade: Deputy President Kindiki says JKIA modernisation has commenced this week at about Ksh154.2bn. Creative Economy & Royalties: KECOBO suspends KAMP’s licence for royalty collection for three months over governance and compliance breaches. Nairobi Financial Hub: NIFC certified 15 new firms, targeting $200m investment and 1,000+ jobs. Energy/Trade Policy: Importers are urged to review contracts as Kenya’s mandatory local marine cargo insurance takes effect from July 1.
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