AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoCybersecurity & Governance: Kenya restored President William Ruto’s official website after hackers defaced it and demanded 5 Bitcoin, with authorities saying no evidence of sensitive data access has been found. Public Health & Rights: Activists accuse authorities of violating a court order over an American-backed Ebola quarantine centre in Kenya, as seven U.S. aid workers are reportedly held in Laikipia despite legal challenges. Justice & Accountability: In the Albert Ojwang custodial death case, IPOA presented retrieved CCTV footage showing a police officer interacting with two unidentified men before cell entry, as court scrutiny deepens over possible CCTV tampering. Economy & Debt: An Auditor-General report flags that domestic debt has become more expensive than foreign borrowing, with Sh861.7b in interest costs and local loans driving a big share of debt servicing. Elections & Trust: After Ol Kalou’s by-election, debate intensifies over “guarding the vote” and what it signals about public confidence in IEBC ahead of 2027. Labour & Services: Healthcare services are paralysed as health workers begin a nationwide strike over UHC staff terms. Regional Cooperation: INTERPOL opens a five-day taskforce in Nairobi to identify victims of child sexual exploitation and dismantle cross-border abuse networks.
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