AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoSchool Fire Tragedy: A midnight fire at Utumishi Girls Academy in Gilgil, Nakuru, has killed at least 16 students and left 79 others injured, with authorities saying identities are still being verified and investigations continue into whether safety procedures were followed, including claims of locked emergency exits and possible arson. Ebola Diplomacy & Court Fight: Kenya’s High Court has temporarily suspended plans for a U.S.-linked Ebola quarantine facility in Laikipia, blocking any transfer or admission of Ebola-exposed people under the deal while the case is heard; meanwhile, the U.S. says a 50-bed facility is set to open soon and will quarantine Americans exposed to Ebola. Public Finance Pressure: Treasury defended the FY 2026/27 budget framework before MPs, citing Ksh 4.785T expenditure and a Ksh 1.111T deficit, as lawmakers questioned revenue projections and county own-source income. Regional Health Measures: Uganda has closed its border with DRC over Ebola fears, tightening screenings and isolation as cases and deaths rise. Education Tech Push: TSC launched nationwide ICT training for Junior Secondary School teachers across all 47 counties starting June 12.
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