AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoWildlife Probe: Kenya Wildlife Service has launched an investigation after 15 elephants died in Kenya’s Amboseli ecosystem, with 10 showing partial paralysis before dying and tests finding a “potential toxic substance” in samples as further checks continue. Politics & Governance: President William Ruto has sent back the Public Procurement (Amendment) Bill, 2024, citing risks to Kenya’s investment climate and inconsistencies in procurement rules. Tech & Education: Ruto honoured Kenya’s winners of the 2026 Global Huawei ICT Competition, praising the country’s growing role as a tech hub after all three university teams reached global finals. Finance for SMEs: KCB Bank secured a $100m (Sh12.9b) EBRD facility to expand MSME lending, with set targets for women and youth and support for green investments. Transport Innovation: Bingo Technologies unveiled the AI-powered Bingo E2 electric taxi in Nairobi, betting on Kenya’s ride-hailing market and high fuel costs to push e-mobility. Nairobi Development: Nairobi County approved a KSh49.27b budget for 2026/27, with funding priorities including roads, health and school feeding.
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