AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoDigital Infrastructure Investment: WIOCC Group secured $300m from AFC and Saudi Vision to expand Africa’s data centres, fibre and subsea connectivity for AI and digital public infrastructure. Aviation Costs: Kenya Airways says a three-day aviation strike cut it by over Sh905m in lost revenue and disruption costs, with 63 flight cancellations and 160+ delays. Trade & Informal Sector Crackdown: President Ruto ordered foreigners running small hawking and retail businesses to shut down from Sept 7, citing unfair competition, while a Local Content Bill is before Parliament. Tax/Customs Relief for Traders: Government lowered the consolidated cargo benchmark from Sh2.5m to Sh2m and removed advance cargo declaration to ease clearance costs. Insurance Growth: IRA reports 2025 premiums rose 16.5% to Sh466.6b and penetration hit 2.63%, the highest since 2016. El Nino Risk: UNICEF warns 162m children across eastern and southern Africa face worsening nutrition, health and learning shocks from 2026-27 El Nino. Counterfeit Alcohol Crackdown: NACADA seized 4,000+ counterfeit alcohol products in Kayole, Nairobi, arresting suspects. Uber Retreat: Uber exited Nigeria and Uganda after 12 years, leaving Kenya, Egypt, Ghana and South Africa. Education Skills Shift: TVET enrolment surged to 1.2m by May 2026 as youth chase practical skills and jobs.
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