AGP Executive Report

Ebola Update: Congo’s confirmed Ebola cases rose to 782 with 181 deaths as contact tracing coverage fell to 56%, with the outbreak concentrated in Ituri and spreading across borders. Fuel Relief: EPRA cut diesel by Sh10 in the latest pricing cycle while petrol and kerosene stayed unchanged, easing costs slightly for motorists. Politics & Unity: President Ruto warned leaders against divisive, tribal rhetoric, urging critics to focus on plans and policies ahead of 2027. 2027 Campaign Moves: Mudavadi said Ruto is on track for a “petition-free” win in 2027, while Murang’a Governor Irungu Kang’ata joined the Linda Mwananchi movement. Security & Public Order: Police launched investigations after goons disrupted a budget forum at All Saints Cathedral; two suspects were arrested. Human Rights & Inclusion: Kenya marked Albinism Awareness Day with calls for better protection and empowerment for persons with albinism. Sports: Tusker won the MozzartBet Cup, beating Police 2-1, and Kenya’s Junior Starlets set to face Somalia in the CECAFA U17 Women’s Championship.

Health Push: Prof Isaiah Wakindiki backs Kenya’s new National Physical Activity Guidelines, urging daily movement to curb rising non-communicable diseases that already account for about 39% of deaths. Fuel Relief: EPRA cuts petrol and diesel for June 15–July 14—super petrol by Sh0.22 and diesel by Sh10—setting Nairobi prices at Sh214.03 and Sh222.86 respectively, with kerosene unchanged. Ebola Transparency Row: A lobby group demands clear public details on a proposed Ebola research and containment facility, warning of public land encroachment and calling for full participation and independent reviews. Politics in Western: Rival rallies in Bungoma signal a tougher 2027 fight as Gachagua’s DCP allies trade barbs with Linda Mwananchi figures, including attacks on Cleophas Malala. Diplomacy & Trade: Finland backs Kenya’s UN Security Council reform push, while Kenya courts Slovakia for new markets and investment. Infrastructure: Ruto announces plans to dual the Kiserian–Ongata Rongai–Nairobi highway under the National Infrastructure Fund. Business: Kenya Airways targets fresh capital of about Sh194bn to fund its turnaround.

World Cup Focus: Kenya’s KBC holds free-to-air rights as the 48-team FIFA World Cup kicks off with hosts Mexico/Canada/US taking on South Africa, with 10 African teams chasing group-stage breakthroughs. School Safety & Accountability: Kenya marked the Utumishi Girls Academy fire tragedy with memorials and burials for victims, as leaders renewed calls to protect learners and curb unrest. Education Discipline Debate: Parliament is set to revisit dreadlocks rules after an Alliance High School student petitioned lawmakers to stop forced shaving and punishment. Politics & Public Order: President William Ruto hit out at opposition rallies and “goon” disruptions, while in Kisii police officers sent to disrupt Fred Matiang’i’s rally ended up saluting him. Justice System Scrutiny: Lawyers raised concerns over missing pages and signatures in the Gachagua impeachment judgment, warning about public confidence in courts. Local Crime & Safety: A man accused of killing a UK-based Kenyan bank executive was arrested at Namanga and is expected to face extradition. Transport Costs Watch: Matatu owners are waiting on the next diesel price review, warning of renewed unrest if promises aren’t met.

Politics & Governance: President William Ruto and ODM leader Oburu Oginga traded barbs as Western Kenya became the weekend’s political battleground, with Ruto launching Shirikiana Sacco in Kakamega and Oburu promising ODM nominations will be free, fair and based on primaries, not direct tickets. Local Development: Kiambu scaled up Boresha Barabara works with rehabilitation on the Kimbo–Matangi–Ini Road in Juja to make it motorable while awaiting national tarmacking plans. Public Safety & Education: MPs will probe school fires and unrest after a wave of incidents, with the National Assembly Education committee citing overcrowding, drug abuse, weak support systems and fire safety gaps. Crime & Justice: Police arrested the prime suspect in the May 2025 killing of Catholic priest Fr. Allois Bett in Kerio Valley, marking a major breakthrough in the case. Economy & Finance: Access Holdings says it has completed major acquisitions and now wants to be judged by returns, while Jubilee Holdings pushes retail and digital insurance to close Kenya’s low insurance penetration gap. Health & Travel: Israel imposed a travel ban on Kenya and other African countries over Ebola-related concerns, while Uganda condemned “unfair” blanket travel restrictions tied to the DRC outbreak. Sports & Society: Nairobi Expressway will close for 24 hours for Airtel footbridge beam installation, and Kenya’s Harambee Stars defender Woodman impressed on debut as the team’s FIFA ranking improved. Deaths: Former Kilgoris MP Gideon Konchellah died after cardiac arrest while receiving treatment in Nairobi, drawing condolences from senior leaders.

Anti-Corruption Clampdown: The High Court has frozen Sh16.9 million in accounts of suspended Nairobi official Patrick Analoh Akivaga and his wife Damaris Sindavi Kayugira for six months, after EACC recovered Sh65 million cash during a raid. Debt Pressure on Kenyans: Analysts say President Ruto’s promise of fiscal discipline is being tested as the 2026/27 budget targets Sh4.82tn spending against Sh3.63tn revenue, leaving a Sh1.146tn deficit and a record Sh1.03tn borrowing plan. Digital Push: Kenya secured €102 million EU funding for digital transformation, plus €37 million for the Blue Raman submarine cable to boost regional connectivity. UHC Jobs Row: KEHPHPU accuses county governors of delaying absorption of 7,414 UHC healthcare workers into permanent, pensionable roles. School Fire Grief: Kenya mourns the 15 Utumishi Girls Academy students killed in the dormitory blaze, with memorials renewing calls for stricter fire safety enforcement. Diplomacy: A Kenyan parliamentary delegation in Morocco reaffirmed support for Morocco’s Autonomy Initiative on the Sahara. Health Travel Snag: Midwifery experts from Africa and Asia, including Bangladeshis, were denied visas for a major conference in Portugal, threatening progress on saving mothers and babies.

Budget 2026/27: Treasury CS John Mbadi presented Kenya’s record Sh4.8 trillion budget, with big boosts to education (Sh784.5bn), health (total Sh177.5bn after an extra Sh37bn), and governance/anti-corruption institutions including EACC and the ODPP. Health & safety: Siaya County will build a Sh300m mother-baby hospital complex at its Level 5 expansion to cut maternal and neonatal deaths. Security & crime: Police in Ruiru hunt a suspect who attacked staff of a motorcycle financing firm in Juja, while Embakasi residents report machete-wielding motorbike thugs robbing people at night. Public order & rights: The ACA responded to public debate over an alleged Shiquo Hii Style anti-counterfeit operation, stressing its legal framework and trader safeguards. Weather: Kenya’s Met warns the next three months will be largely dry before El Niño rains later in the year. Viral social issues: A teacher’s “favourite student” video, public confrontations over women’s outfits, and a child-trafficking allegation in Utawala dominate online debate.

Budget Spotlight: Treasury CS John Mbadi heads to Parliament to present the 2026/27 budget worth Sh4.84 trillion, with debt repayment set to take the biggest slice and a deficit of Sh1.17 trillion to be covered through borrowing. Public Order & Rights: Government has begun reviewing the legal framework for protests to better protect peaceful demonstrators while keeping order, after recent unrest. Ebola Tensions: Protests over a US-backed Ebola quarantine facility in Nanyuki turned deadly again, with rights groups accusing police of excessive force and journalists being targeted. Gender Justice: DP Kithure Kindiki says the state is fast-tracking legal and policy reforms to tackle femicide and GBV, with some measures already underway. Aviation & Infrastructure: Kenya picks a Chinese firm for a $2.9bn JKIA upgrade after scrapping the earlier Adani deal. Health Systems: County health chiefs meet to speed up UHC reforms, including Social Health Authority reimbursements and digital health integration. Tech & Access: Google rolls out Ask Gemini in Chrome to Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa, expanding AI help for users. Transport Disruption: Protesters block the Busia-Kisumu highway, stranding motorists.

Ebola & Borders: Kenya’s Health Minister issued travel warnings over Ebola risk, urging nationals to avoid DRC, Uganda and South Sudan and tightening screening for arrivals from other high-risk countries. Health Funding: A Sh517m programme launched for Garissa, Mandera and Wajir aims to improve safe pregnancy and reduce preventable maternal and newborn deaths. Public Finance Pressure: Treasury faces a budget squeeze as IMF and World Bank loan disbursements stall, deepening reliance on domestic borrowing and raising the stakes for the pre-election budget. County Devolution: MPs and senators agreed to allocate counties Sh428 billion as equitable share for 2026/27 after prolonged mediation. Education Disruption: Education CS Ogamba Migos confirmed Term 2 will be shortened from 2027 to calm unrest-linked school calendar strain. Food Security & Cost of Living: High cost of living is hitting feeding across Kenya, with renewed focus on hunger and affordability. Local Crime: Police recovered a gunpoint-stolen lorry after suspects repainted it and planned to smuggle it into Uganda. Press Freedom: A Kenyan media defence fellow highlighted mounting threats to journalists, from protest violence to digital surveillance. Sports: Kenya’s Olympic and Diamond League storylines continue as athletes trade advice and standout performances in Oslo.

Ebola Tensions: The US urged other nations to “step up” against Ebola, pushing for travel restrictions as Kenya faces protests over a planned US-backed Ebola quarantine centre; clashes have turned deadly, with at least one protester shot as officials argue the move is about preventing imported cases. Health Financing: Kenya is nearing World Bank approval for an emergency Development Policy Operation loan, with CBK saying talks are advanced though no funds have been disbursed yet. Education & Safety: Education CS Julius Ogamba said schools will not close early despite unrest in boarding schools, while confirming 16 pupils died in a Gilgil fire that investigators say was deliberately set. Governance & Courts: Legal debate continues after a High Court upheld Rigathi Gachagua’s impeachment, with experts saying he may still contest elections while appeals run. Economy & Trade: CBK revealed new dates for a multimillion World Bank loan, and ITC and Equity Group signed an MoU to boost East Africa value chains in coffee, leather and the creative economy. Digital Services: Huduma Kenya clarified how to replace lost birth certificates without photocopies, directing people to original registration points or Huduma Centres. Tourism & Culture: Kenya Tourism Board and EatOut launched culinary tourism to help visitors plan experience-led trips.

Ebola Protests Turn Deadly: Police fired tear gas and water cannons as hundreds protested the US-backed Ebola quarantine centre at Laikipia Air Base in Nanyuki, with at least one death reported and arrests made, even after a High Court suspension and demands for disclosure of the deal. World Cup Shock: Somali referee Omar Artan was denied entry to the US despite a valid visa, forcing FIFA to remove him from the World Cup just days before kickoff. Politics & Governance: The High Court upheld Rigathi Gachagua’s impeachment, dealing another blow to his political comeback plans. Infrastructure Debate: New photos of the Bomas International Convention Centre construction have reignited debate over President Ruto’s pace and spending. Power Supply Warning: Electricity Sector Association of Kenya warns of looming undersupply and load shedding tied to political meddling in power planning. Sports & Culture: Serena Williams returned to competitive tennis at Queen’s Club with a doubles win, while Corpus Christi celebrations drew crowds across cities worldwide. Local Crime: Patrol cops arrested a wanted city gangster after a dramatic chase, recovering a homemade firearm and a knife.

Ebola Protests: Police fired tear gas and arrested demonstrators in Nanyuki as crowds opposed a US-backed 50-bed Ebola quarantine centre at Laikipia Air Base, with locals warning Kenya could become a “dumping site” despite the country having no confirmed Ebola cases. Trade & Industry: President William Ruto in Brussels urged Belgian firms to “make it in Kenya” by investing in value addition and manufacturing, linking the push to duty-free access for clean-energy products under the EU-Kenya Economic Partnership Agreement. Maritime Links: Kenya and Norway are exploring new shipping routes to strengthen trade and connect Mombasa and Lamu with Norwegian ports, alongside green shipping and ocean sustainability plans. Water Security: A new push highlights rainwater harvesting as a fix for Kenya’s water paradox, warning that poor roof materials can contaminate stored water. Governance & Courts: The High Court upheld Rigathi Gachagua’s impeachment while noting his fair-hearing rights were violated, and legal debate continues over what it means for his political future. Procurement Shift: Kenya Pipeline Company moved all tender notices and updates to its website only, effective June 9, aiming for more transparency.

Court Ruling: Kenya’s High Court has upheld Rigathi Gachagua’s impeachment, blocking his political comeback, while awarding him Sh50 million for rights violations during the Senate process. Fuel Subsidy Oversight: Parliament has ordered a review of the fuel price stabilisation framework after May’s record pump-price volatility, with questions lingering over the Petroleum Development Levy fund’s sustainability and transparency. Ebola Readiness: Kenya says it has screened over 77,000 travellers at entry points and placed 37 in quarantine as authorities tighten surveillance across airports, seaports and land borders, insisting no local Ebola cases have been detected. Digital Economy Boost: President Ruto announced EU-backed support of €102 million (about Ksh15.3 billion) for Kenya’s digital partnership, targeting connectivity, digital innovation, trade and youth jobs. Youth Financial Literacy: Metropol CRB and Postbank Kenya signed an MoU under the Jipange Leo, Jenga Kesho campaign to train NYS recruits on saving, credit access and responsible money management. Sports & Travel: FIFA World Cup referee Omar Artan was denied entry to the US despite a valid visa, despite FIFA saying his visa issues were resolved. Conservation: Trail camera photos captured rare mountain bongos in a Kenyan forest where they were feared extinct, renewing hope for the critically endangered species.

Ebola Response Row: MPs from Nyanza urged tighter controls to stop Ebola spreading through Lake Victoria trade, warning that cross-border contact with Congolese and Ugandan traders could put Kenyans at risk. Courts & Protests: Former Chief Justice David Maraga was arrested during a Nairobi National Park protest against proposed infrastructure development, with police detaining him and other demonstrators. Power & Cost of Living: Kenya Power says it will close all payment counters in banking halls by June 2027, citing a 70% drop in hall traffic as customers shift to digital payments. Tax Compliance: KRA allowed businesses to declare 2025 expenses without eTIMS invoices for now, but insists full eTIMS support from the 2026 tax year. Road Safety: At least 13 people died in separate crashes over the weekend, including a head-on truck-minibus collision on the Nairobi–Mombasa highway. Sports & Tourism: Nairobi City Marathon hit a record 17,450 participants, while Kenya’s Super Falcons and Harambee Stars also made headlines with international friendlies. Politics: DCP deputy leader Cleophas Malala denied reports of a rift with Rigathi Gachagua amid opposition realignments.

Ebola Preparedness at Busia: Kenya and Uganda, with ECSA-HC, launched a joint assessment at the Busia One Stop Border Post to plug Ebola screening and SOP gaps and standardise corrective actions at a key trade corridor. Ebola Facility Backlash: The US-backed Ebola quarantine plan remains a flashpoint, with court orders pushing for disclosure and protests continuing to shape public debate on sovereignty and trust. Malaria Breakthrough: Africa CDC hailed approval of Coartem Baby, the first malaria treatment made for newborns and infants under 5kg, trialled across eight countries including Kenya, with rollout expected soon. ICT Talent Boost: Kenya’s university team won the Cloud grand prize at the Huawei ICT Competition Global Finals in Shenzhen, a first for the country and a major win for local tech talent. Wildlife Conservation Row: KWS defended plans to relocate and upgrade the Nairobi Animal Orphanage, saying it will improve welfare and veterinary capacity while staying within Nairobi National Park. Missing Persons Pressure: Families of Kenyans missing “without a trace” renewed calls for answers as unresolved disappearances expose system gaps. Digital Economy Move: Kenya plans to monetise non-personal eCitizen and state datasets via a new data governance council and marketplace for researchers and businesses. Sports & Health: Kenya’s varsity students won big at a global ICT event; meanwhile, Zambia’s Barbra Banda is nursing a hamstring injury ahead of WAFCON after missing Kenya’s Four Nations match.

Impeachment Verdict Watch: Rigathi Gachagua says he will respect the High Court ruling in his impeachment case and urged supporters to stay calm, adding he’ll still appeal if the decision goes against him. Sports Administration: Carl Tundo has been appointed CEO of the WRC Safari Rally Project, replacing Charles Gacheru, as the government reshuffles leadership ahead of the 2027 rally. ODM Strategy Reset: Rival factions are pushing ODM to rethink its approach, with a plan focused on grassroots structures, fair nominations and reducing infighting. Port of Mombasa Expansion: Kenya Ports Authority is advancing Berth 19B, a Sh19bn project adding 240m of quay and a 15m draft to handle larger container ships and ease congestion. Ebola Debate and Preparedness: WHO and Africa CDC have unveiled a $518m plan for Ebola response as Kenya continues court battles and public backlash over quarantine plans. Food Safety Alert: KALRO and KEBS warn of high aflatoxin levels in cereals, with some samples far above safety limits. Flood Displacement: Over 3,127 families are displaced by floods in Tarasaa and Tana Delta, with villages cut off and services disrupted. Youth and IDs: Speaker Moses Wetang’ula urges youth to take advantage of waived ID registration fees ahead of 2027. Crime Update: A man has been arrested in Kasarani for alleged SIM-swap fraud that drained KSh450,500 from a victim’s M-Pesa. Cooperatives Governance: Cooperative leaders propose an economic advisory council to strengthen governance and coordination across the sector.

Ebola Preparedness at Borders: Interior PS Raymond Omollo says Kenya is ready to screen and respond to any Ebola threat at entry points, citing isolation facilities and tighter surveillance at places like Taveta–Holili. US Ebola Facility Row: Kenya’s High Court has kept blocking the planned American-only quarantine/treatment site in Laikipia as protests continue, with anger over safety, fairness and secrecy still driving demonstrations. Public Mood on Taxes: A new wave of street anger is being fuelled by rising taxes and levies alongside falling trust in government spending and corruption claims. Labour and Cost of Living: Kenya’s minimum wage changes for domestic workers and urban employees are set to raise pay, even as households brace for higher costs. Education Funding Push: The Ministry of Education orders all schools to register on KEMIS or risk missing third-term capitation. E-Mobility Boom: Fuel shocks are linked to a surge of investment into Kenya’s electric vehicle sector, with billions reportedly flowing into the space. Climate Action: Joyce Kithure urges climate solutions that protect the environment while boosting food security and livelihoods, as World Environment Day clean-ups roll on.