AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoGen Z Anniversary Security: Nairobi and other towns stayed tense as police mounted heavy roadblocks and fired tear gas during the second anniversary of the June 25, 2024 protests; Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen said 355 people were arrested nationwide, while rights groups accused blanket restrictions and violations of constitutional freedoms. Parliament & Housing: MPs summoned Lands and Housing CS Alice Wahome over stalled affordable housing projects, as the government faces mounting pressure on delivery. Debt Court Ruling: Kenya’s Sh7 trillion “odious debt” petition challenge cleared the way for a full hearing after the High Court declined to strike it out. Sovereign Wealth Fund Oversight: MPs pushed for tighter checks on the proposed Kenya Sovereign Wealth Fund, recommending withdrawals require approval involving the Controller of Budget and Parliament. Ebola Funding Crunch: Africa CDC warned the DRC Ebola response needs about $1.4bn—nearly triple earlier estimates—as deaths rise and contact monitoring lags. Local Economy: Brookside moved to deepen ties with hotelkeepers to expand its dairy market in the hospitality niche. Sports: Former half-marathon world record holder Kibiwott Kandie received a seven-year ban for anti-doping rule violations.
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