AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoCBK Overhaul: President Ruto assented to the Central Bank of Kenya (Amendment) Bill, 2026, separating routine monetary policy from Emergency Liquidity Assistance and tightening conditions for ELA to protect taxpayers and strengthen banking oversight. Public Finance & Health: The Social Health Authority says Sh4bn has been released to clear verified NHIF debts to healthcare facilities (claims up to Sh10m), with a nationwide sign-off exercise to unlock payments. Infrastructure Update: KURA explained delays on the Kenyatta Avenue–Upper Hill viaduct, citing complex structural works and phased execution, after years of setbacks including contractor payment disputes. Policy & Governance: Ruto also assented to the Parliamentary Pensions Amendment Bill, extending pension eligibility to senators and aligning the framework with the 2010 Constitution. SME & Digital Learning: Commentary highlights the need to move from one-off digital “touchpoints” to sustained learning systems, while another piece argues SMEs remain Kenya’s growth engine and calls for better support. Markets & Investment: Standard Chartered and BlackRock launched an Asia Pacific multi-asset fund, initially offered in Kenya among other markets. Energy Outlook: Dangote says it plans a 700,000 bpd refinery in Kenya as part of a wider $46bn refining push across Africa.
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