AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoEbola Court Clash: Kenya’s High Court temporarily halted a US-backed plan to open an Ebola quarantine/isolation facility at Laikipia Air Base, with Washington saying it is in talks with Kenyan authorities to address objections. School Fire Aftermath: Families of Utumishi Girls Academy victims in Gilgil are still demanding answers as DNA identification of 16 dead students continues after a suspected arson attack; former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko pledged to cover funeral costs. Health & Safety: Murang’a launched a 100-day push against female cut and GBV amid rising cases, while the county also rolled out Starlink satellite internet to 170 health facilities to boost telemedicine. Local Economy & Transport: KeNHA issued a 30-day eviction notice to roadside traders along the Kamulu–Joska–Malaa–Tala–Kangundo road to clear space for bus bays and drainage works. International Ties: President Ruto is set for a three-day State Visit to South Africa at Ramaphosa’s invitation. Business & Trade: Mitumba traders urged MPs to introduce a 5% presumptive tax on second-hand clothes imports to bring them into the tax base. Tech & Media: YouTube Premium Lite launched in Kenya at KES 299/month, offering ad-free viewing at a lower cost.
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