AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoOl Kalou Shock: IEBC declared DCP’s Sammy Kamau Waweru winner of the parliamentary by-election, beating UDA’s Samuel Muchina Nyagah 35,440 to 5,450, dealing a blow to Jubilee’s already fading grip (it polled just 198 votes) and intensifying talk of Mt Kenya’s mood ahead of 2027. Political Tensions: President Ruto urged Kenyans to keep unity after elections, while DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua alleged police rape of 68 women during the violence—claims not confirmed by authorities. Security & Media: Journalists and polling-day operations were disrupted amid reports of goons and police standoffs, with calls for tougher action. Nairobi Governance: Kamukunji Police Station was picked as the proposed Nairobi Metropolitan Police Unit HQ, with construction set to start in August. Health & Diplomacy: Kenya and the US signed a five-year Sh325b health cooperation framework for Universal Health Coverage, while seven US Ebola aid workers began quarantining in Kenya after new US travel rules. Livestock Exports: CS Mutahi Kagwe pitched ANITRAC as the digital backbone for traceability to unlock premium export markets. Disability Inclusion: Education CS Julius Ogamba flagged off Phase III assistive devices for special needs learners across all 47 counties. AI on the Agenda: Kenya is among countries signing up to the World AI Cooperation Organisation (WAICO), pushing a new global AI governance platform.
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