AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoEnergy Appointments: Energy CS Opiyo Wandayi has named new bosses at EPRA, KETRACO and GDC—Edward Mwirigi Kinyua as EPRA DG, Tom Odhiambo Imbo at KETRACO, and Stephen Kipsang Busieney at GDC—effective immediately after competitive recruitment. Lamu Refinery Push: President Ruto and Aliko Dangote backed the Sh2.2trn (about $16bn) Dangote East Africa refinery groundbreaking in Lamu, even as 133 residents seek land rights, compensation and resettlement; the court ordered parties to maintain status quo until Oct 14. Inflation Watch: Kenya’s inflation climbed to 6.8% in September, driven by food, transport, housing and energy costs. Digital Commerce: Safaricom’s Masoko won Best Mobile & Consumer Electronics E-Commerce Website 2026 at the Kenya E-Commerce Awards. Electricity Demand: EPRA data shows Nairobi remains the biggest electricity consumer, taking 43.92% of national usage. Food Waste: UN warns food waste is fuelling global greenhouse gas emissions, urging better storage and post-harvest handling. SME Finance Angle: A Mastercard piece highlights how digital payments and tailored products can close SME credit gaps.
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