AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoJKIA Upgrade: Kenya awarded China Communications Construction Company a Ksh375.4 billion deal to upgrade and expand Jomo Kenyatta International Airport under the National Infrastructure Fund, after seed capital from the privatisation of KPC. Ebola Politics & Protests: Health CS Aden Duale told MPs Kenya will not consult citizens on the Ebola response, as court battles and public anger continue over the US-backed quarantine facility in Nanyuki, with protests turning deadly. Public Finance Pressure: The Controller of Budget flagged Ksh115.57 billion in unpaid statutory deductions, warning it could expose civil servants to loan risks and harm welfare. Education Delays: A budget implementation review says major school infrastructure projects are badly behind schedule, with some running for over a decade due to funding shortfalls. Digital Inclusion: Government reaffirmed plans for permanent digital access for all citizens, moving from pilots to national systems. Transport Tech: NTSA clarified e-logbook rules—applications before June 10 get physical logbooks, while later ones receive e-logbooks. Crime & Justice: DCI detectives arrested five suspects over a May 21 double murder in Tharaka Nithi. Business & Trade: KNCCI backed the Kenya Coffee Hub 2026 to boost Nairobi’s role in coffee trade and expand export market access.
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