AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoBanking Oversight: CBK flagged 35 commercial banks for breaching banking laws and prudential rules, up sharply from 11 last year, with issues ranging from loan concentration and capital requirements to governance. Power Crunch Watch: Kenya Power says the electricity reserve margin fell to negative 1.5% in the year to June 2026, raising fears of blackouts and higher costs if shocks hit the grid. Public Safety & Crime: Police in Maragua arrested a suspect behind illicit liquor trade after raids seized counterfeit brands; in Nairobi, a woman was drugged and robbed of her phone in Githurai 45, while EACC arrested two women impersonating officials and demanding money to “terminate” a case. Fraud Crackdown: DCI moved against the QVSE pyramid scheme, charging two women linked to losses running into millions. Health & Social Impact: A new Coast eye-care programme targets early screening, referrals and follow-up, as cataracts and refractive errors still leave millions needing treatment. Sports & Politics: AFCON 2027 qualifiers kick off with Kenya among hosts, while the church warns leaders against ethnic mobilisation and political violence ahead of 2027. Economy & Food Security: A report warns Kenya is among IGAD countries facing acute food insecurity, with El Niño risks looming.
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