AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoEbola Preparedness Clash: Kenya’s Health CS Aden Duale defended the government’s Ebola response in Parliament, saying there’s no need for public consultation under the Public Health Order, while the ministry flagged 12 “very high-risk” counties (including Nairobi and Mombasa) and said 22 Ebola alerts tested negative. US Ebola Facility Fallout: Despite court blocks and protests, Reuters reports US flights bringing equipment and specialists have continued to Kenya’s Laikipia base, with at least two deaths recorded in Nanyuki protest violence. Local Transport Safety: Several people were injured after a matatu overturned on Enterprise Road near Nairobi Prison; Red Cross teams provided first aid and evacuated victims. Nairobi Policing Upgrade: Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen says Kenya is adopting lessons from the NYPD as it gears up to launch the Nairobi Metropolitan Police Unit. Economy & Trade: IFTEX 2026 opened in Nairobi as Kenya pushes floriculture growth, while VAT on horticulture inputs is set for possible reduction to cut costs. Digital Payments Shock: PayPal froze and closed many Kenyan accounts over money-laundering checks, leaving freelancers and small businesses unable to access funds.
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