AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoEbola Alert in Nairobi: Health CS Aden Duale confirmed Kenya’s first imported Ebola case after a man who lived in the DRC died in a Nairobi hospital. He fell ill about a month earlier, travelled overland to Uganda, then flew to Nairobi, where he was isolated before dying Monday night; authorities say 28 contacts are being traced and more passengers from the same flight are being followed. Screening Lapses Under Scrutiny: Separate reporting points to gaps at entry points, including claims of limited visible checks at Busia and questions from doctors over how the patient left JKIA for hospital after arriving from Uganda. Public Health Response: WHO says Kenya is strengthening response coordination, case investigation, contact tracing, and risk communication, with community engagement and screening at high-risk points central to stopping spread. Local Economy Pressure: CBK data shows banks are tightening lending, favouring better-quality borrowers and smaller loans as they work to curb bad loans. Women’s Leadership in Finance: SASRA reports women now hold 36.9% of CEO roles in regulated Saccos, up from 33.33% in 2024. Dangote Refinery Update: Dangote says the $16bn Lamu refinery will be delivered within 40 months and offers 30% equity to East African countries.
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