AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoMedia Freedom Under Pressure: Masked gunmen abducted Standard Group associate editor Alex Kiprotich near Gilgil, interrogating him over editorial decisions before he was later found safe near Masinga Dam, renewing calls for accountability and protection of journalists. Aviation Costs Mount: Kenya Airways says a three-day aviation disruption cut into operations and cost it over Sh905m, with dozens of cancellations and long delays, before normal flights resumed. Foreign Traders Crackdown: President Ruto ordered foreigners running small businesses to close from Sept 7, saying hawking and small shops should be reserved for Kenyans while legislation is fast-tracked. Digital Safety Warning: UNICEF estimates about 20 million internet-using children across 21 countries faced sexual exploitation or abuse online in one year, with most cases on social media. El Nino Preparedness: Nairobi and Kisumu stepped up drainage clearance and health disaster readiness as heavy rains threaten outbreaks and service strain. Sports Spotlight: Winfred Yavi and Birhanu Balew headline the Diamond League Memorial Van Damme in Brussels. Kenya Airways Leadership: George Kamal resigned as CEO after eight months; Habil Waswani named acting CEO.
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