AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoEbola & Public Trust: The U.S. has authorised an experimental Ebola antibody treatment (MBP-134) for Americans with high-risk exposure as Kenya faces mounting backlash over a proposed Laikipia quarantine facility, with protests and court battles keeping the issue in the spotlight. Regional Security: Garissa leaders held a high-level security meeting after a spike in killings, muggings and violent attacks, warning the town’s reputation as a safe centre is at risk. Court & Crime: DCI released CCTV images of a person of interest in the murder probe of PCEA pastor Rev Julius Ndumia Ngari in Nakuru, urging the public to help identify accomplices. Governance & Training: Italy-backed Pan-African governance training will bring Kenya’s senior public officials into a programme with Ethiopia, Tunisia and Ivory Coast, aiming to strengthen service delivery and public sector management. Economy & Trade: Kenya and South Africa signed six MoUs in Pretoria covering trade facilitation, maritime cooperation, skills, arts, sports and women’s empowerment—pushing AfCFTA beyond paper. Education: Parliament approved the 2026/27 budget with KSh 4.9bn to absorb 20,000 intern teachers into permanent, pensionable terms. Sports & City Life: Nairobi City Marathon hit capacity fast, while organisers launched a climate push with air-quality sensors and tree-planting ahead of Sunday’s race.
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