AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoWorld Bank Emergency Cash: Kenya is expected to receive about $400m in emergency financing within six weeks to cushion Ebola risks and El Niño disruptions, with officials pointing to wider pressure on the economy. El Niño Livestock Plan: Nairobi also saw the launch of a Sh2.1bn El Niño preparedness plan to protect livestock across 24 high-risk counties. Foreign Traders Crackdown Clarified: Government says the move targeting small-scale foreign traders is about regulation—work permits, registration and licensing—not a blanket ban, as officials try to cool xenophobia fears. Tech & Payments: Mastercard and Flowcart are rolling out in-chat card payments in Kenya, aiming to make everyday conversations turn into purchases. Nairobi Health Boost: Mama Lucy renal unit reports 181 dialysis sessions in August, showing growing demand for kidney care closer to home. Digital Infrastructure: Digital Realty opened its 6.4MW NBO2 Nairobi data centre, betting on rising cloud and AI connectivity. Crime & Justice: Questions linger after the death of a key witness in the Albert Ojwang murder case, while CCTV footage in the Alex Kiprotich abduction matter raises new concerns.
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