AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoLamu Oil Refinery: Aliko Dangote says construction of a proposed $16bn (about KSh2.1tn) Lamu refinery will start by October 2026 after soil testing and design work, aiming to reshape East Africa’s fuel market. Tech Retail Push: TekEasy opened Kenya’s first one-stop tech centre at Runda Mall, stocking major phone and appliance brands with warranty and after-sales support, and plans more branches across cities. Infrastructure & Jobs: Treasury urged engineers to move from design-only roles to become central players in Kenya’s economic planning as PPPs expand into roads, housing, energy, water, ICT and healthcare. Digital & Youth Science: Kenya marked youth-driven innovation at the 9th National Science and Technology Exhibition, showcasing 153 projects from 125 schools. Healthcare Strain: A nurses’ strike is worsening care at facilities including Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital, where injured TUM students face delays due to nurse shortages. Energy Access (Regional): Ethiopia’s EEU reported $13.4m in foreign currency earnings and expanded electrification using off-grid solar for remote areas. Kenya Shilling: CBK data shows the shilling held broadly steady near KSh129.41 per US dollar, supported by adequate reserves. Trade & Logistics: KRA and KPA move to support faster cargo clearance with a push for 24-hour Mombasa port operations under a new cargo system.
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