AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoEbola Standoff in Kenya: President William Ruto says allowing the US to build a 50-bed Ebola quarantine facility at Laikipia’s airbase is “the right thing,” as satellite images show rapid construction despite court blocks and deadly protests; Health CS Aden Duale insists the site will serve Kenyans too and rejects claims of exclusivity. Regional Health Response: As the Bundibugyo strain spreads in DR Congo and Uganda, Kenya has stepped up screening and preparedness, while WaterStep is setting up on-site bleach production hubs to strengthen disinfection where supplies are strained. Kenya–South Africa Push: Ruto and Ramaphosa signed six new deals on trade, maritime cooperation, skills, gender and culture, and pledged deeper integration as migration tensions rise. Governance & Accountability: EACC raids a Nairobi County official’s home, recovering Sh65m in cash, while Senate flags rising missing children cases. Economy & Finance: Africa Finance Corporation raised a record US$2bn syndicated loan for energy, transport and industrial projects; AfDB approved a US$125m equity boost to ATIDI to expand trade and political risk insurance. Nairobi Sports & Society: Nairobi City Marathon pairs air-quality sensors with a 5,000-tree legacy plan; St George’s Girls Secondary School closes early amid unrest.
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