AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoBudget Countdown in Nairobi: Treasury PS Chris Kiptoo says Kenyans should expect “no surprises” in the Sh4.84trn 2026/27 Budget, as security is beefed up around the National Treasury ahead of John Mbadi’s reading. Crime Crackdown: Police in Starehe seized 833 litres of illicit alcohol in a raid targeting Kangara and Chang’aa production and distribution. Nairobi Break-in: CCTV shows three hooded men breaking into a photography studio in the early hours, with the owner appealing for help to identify them. Ebola Funding & Tension: The US pledged an extra $20m for Ebola preparedness in Kenya and neighbouring countries, as protests and political debate over a US-linked quarantine facility continue to flare. Digital Inclusion Push: Kenya commits to permanent digital access for citizens, moving from pilots to national systems backed by infrastructure investment. Local Politics & Housing: Kiambu residents protest an affordable housing project over fears a church, nursery school and police housing could be displaced. Maritime Jobs: Kenya and Norway’s deal targets at least 1,000 Kenyan seafarers employed by 2030. Coffee Earnings Gap: Kirinyaga Central and Ndia farmers are urged to boost production to tap into the coffee boom and higher payouts.
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