AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoPort & Logistics: Hapag-Lloyd says it will expand services in East Africa after nine years at Mombasa Port, citing KPA upgrades including Berth 19B (40% complete) and Dongo Kundu Berth One. Industrialisation: DP World will develop a 222ha Mombasa Industrial Park Special Economic Zone in phases, with the first 40ha, to link ports, logistics and manufacturing. Digital Infrastructure: EAAIF has committed $82.8m to boost DRC telecom towers (728) and refinance Liquid’s 110,000km pan-African fibre network. Banking & Markets: NCBA shareholders are set for a bigger interim dividend as half-year profit rises 12.2% to Sh12.4bn, lifting the payout to Sh3.75 per share. Health Systems: PS Oluga urges stronger public-private partnerships to scale maternal/newborn care and non-communicable disease services, including oxygen and referral systems. Labour & Security: Ruto orders private security firms to stop using “watchmen/guards” and to comply with the 15% minimum wage increase, with enforcement on pay and statutory deductions. Trade Policy: Government freezes new sugar import licences, citing sufficient local stock and stricter rules for new milling licences. Economy Shock Buffer: Kenya seeks about $450m emergency financing from the World Bank to respond to Iran-war and El Niño risks.
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