AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoEl Niño & Flood Readiness: Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja chaired a multi-agency meeting at Kenya Railways HQ to track flood mitigation works and coordinate early action as El Niño rains are forecast to persist from October to February. Mining & Trade Policy: President William Ruto said Kenya will stop exporting unprocessed gold, with the Central Bank positioned as the first point of sale to boost local value and curb middlemen exploitation. Nuclear Power Debate: Ruto defended the proposed Siaya nuclear plant, saying concerns are driven by misinformation and promising engagement with residents on safety and benefits. Kisumu Infrastructure & Politics: Ruto said talks are underway to rename Kisumu International Airport after Raila Odinga, alongside plans to rename Talanta Stadium, framing it as respect for the late leader. Finance & Banking: Equity Group led Kenya’s banks in Forbes’ Top Performing Banks 2026 list, while CBK moves to tighten capital rules could squeeze dividends for big lenders. Health & Labour: After a 43-day strike, Kenyan nurses returned to work following government agreement, but long-standing commitments still hang in the balance. Energy Prices Watch: Kenya faces fuel jitters as Middle East conflict disrupts supply routes, raising the risk of price pressure.
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