AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoElectric Mobility Push: President Ruto says the first 100,000 electric vehicles imported into Kenya will be duty-free, aiming to cut the country’s exposure to global fuel shocks as diesel and kerosene prices bite. Power Sector Momentum: Kenya Power reports KSh382M earned from e-mobility charging in 34 months, with EV charging sales jumping more than 113% in three years—Nairobi leading uptake. Regional Security & Health: The US sanctions Tanzania’s police chief over alleged human rights abuses, while Kenya remains on Ebola alert as DRC cases raise spillover fears. Trade & Finance Integration: AfCFTA’s Secretariat and Ecobank sign a landmark MoU to close Africa’s trade-finance gap, targeting SMEs, women-led firms and youth entrepreneurs. Civic Space Watch: The African Commission hears concerns over Kenya’s freedom of expression, protest rights and alleged police brutality, alongside digital surveillance worries. Sports & Talent: Zimbabwe’s relay team wins an African title in Accra, edging Kenya in a photo-finish.
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