AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoEbola Outbreak: Kenya’s tally has risen to eight, with health officials saying cases are linked to the first patient and there is no community spread. Several infected people are health workers; the US has urged travelers to reconsider trips to Kenya, while health agencies call for transparency in the response. Shakahola Verdict: Paul Mackenzie and 28 co-defendants were convicted of murdering 191 people, including 190 children, in the starvation cult case. Sentencing is set for November 6. Public Finances: The Treasury has ordered state agencies to auction idle vehicles, furniture and equipment as the government seeks cash amid mounting debt. Economy: Kenya’s economy grew 5.1% in the second quarter, and the country has overtaken Ethiopia to become East Africa’s largest economy. Counties: President William Ruto signed a law unlocking an additional Sh71.09 billion for county governments.
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