AGP Executive Report

Budget Politics: Treasury’s supplementary spending has already swelled State House allocations from Sh8.58bn to Sh17bn, a sign of how the 2026-27 budget fight could reshape priorities before 2027. Courts & Governance: A fresh legal debate is swirling around the Gachagua impeachment case, with claims the High Court “impeached itself” and questions raised over missing pages and signatures. Fuel & Cost of Living: EPRA cut diesel by Sh10 while petrol and kerosene stayed put, offering slight relief to transport operators. Ebola Watch: Congo’s Ebola tally rose to 782 cases and 181 deaths, while Kenya insists it has no Ebola cases amid heightened surveillance and protests over a planned US-linked facility. Security & Public Order: Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen vowed arrests after goons disrupted an All Saints Cathedral post-budget forum in Nairobi, as NCIC warned of rising political intolerance. Politics Ahead of 2027: Murang’a Governor Irungu Kang’ata defected to the Linda Mwananchi camp, adding heat to opposition unity talks. Digital Push: Nyandarua launched the Ol Kalou Jitume Digital Hub, training youth for online work and entrepreneurship. Sports: Tusker won the MozzartBet Cup, beating Police 2-1 to secure a CAF Confederation ticket.

Ukraine Recruitment Scam: A new report says Russia is allegedly duping young Africans with jobs and “educational grants” to fight in Ukraine’s killing forests, leaving families and communities in shock. Church Standoff in Thika: Opposition figures Edwin Sifuna and Babu Owino were briefly blocked from entering AIPCA in Thika, sparking a tense service-day confrontation and backlash online. Fuel Relief: EPRA cut petrol by KSh0.22 and diesel by KSh10 for the June–July cycle; Nairobi prices now stand at KSh214.03 (petrol) and KSh222.86 (diesel), with kerosene unchanged. Business Crackdown: Government plans to strike off over 700 companies, putting jobs and contracts at risk. Women in Dairy Funding: A report finds 65% of women dairy farmers struggle to access credit due to lack of collateral, with only 23% owning titled land. HIV Prevention Under Threat: UN warns HIV prevention is being hit hard by major funding cuts, with fewer people getting protective PrEP. Public Participation in Courts: A High Court ruling on Gachagua’s impeachment reignites debate on what “public participation” demands in Kenya’s legal process. Ebola Politics and Protests: Tensions continue around a proposed US-linked Ebola quarantine facility, with protests and security concerns still making headlines.

Ebola & Travel Tensions: Kenya faces fresh international pressure as Israel proposes entry bans on travellers from Kenya over Ebola fears, while US plans for an Ebola quarantine facility in Kenya trigger protests and court action. Courts & Governance: Lawyers say 64 pages and signatures are missing from the Gachagua impeachment judgment, raising alarms about the integrity of the court record. Education Under Strain: After the Utumishi Girls Academy dormitory fire, victims are being laid to rest as officials warn that unrest and arson are putting learning at risk. Local Health Access: Nairobi County launches a fully operational 36-bed maternity wing at Pumwani Majengo Health Centre to ease pressure on referral hospitals. Road Disruption: Nairobi Expressway will close for 24 hours from 10pm tonight for Airtel footbridge beam installation, with diversions for CBD-bound motorists. Western Kenya Politics: Ruto and opposition leaders clash over timing and access during Western Kenya visits, with accusations of disruption and misinformation. Sports & 2027 Afcon: Kipchoge Keino Stadium in Eldoret is set to serve as an alternative venue or training site for Afcon 2027 as construction nears completion.

Education Push for Northern Kenya: The 2026/27 budget signals a push to close ASAL gaps with plans to recruit 5,000 teachers for hard-to-reach areas and formally integrate Madrasa, Duksi and pastoral instruction into the education system. School Fire and Unrest Probe: MPs will investigate rising school fires, destruction and unrest, citing 47 fire incidents since January and concerns over overcrowding, drugs, weak support systems and poor communication. Western Kenya Political Race: Ruto and the United Opposition are touring Western Kenya on the same weekend, with leaders also talking up a 2032 Western “president” narrative. Coffee Value Addition Wins: A Nyeri youth group is earning better returns by roasting coffee and selling processed herbs, including roasted natural coffee at Sh2,500 per kilogram. Nairobi Dating App Robbery: A Nairobi man alleges a dating-app match lured him home, threatened him with a hot electric iron and stole Sh108,000 via M-Pesa. Ebola Tensions: Uganda calls US and other travel restrictions “unfair” amid the Congo outbreak, while Kenya’s Ebola quarantine facility plans face court and public backlash. Budget Scrutiny: NCCK condemns disruption of a post-budget forum at All Saints Cathedral, accusing “state-sponsored goons” of blocking citizens’ scrutiny.

Cost of Living & Budget: Treasury’s “Mwananchi Budget” is under fire as critics say the 2026/27 plan hits households, small businesses, youth and counties instead of easing pressure. State Spending Scrutiny: Big jumps in Office of the President and State House allocations are raising fresh questions on how election-year money will be used. Electricity Rollout: Treasury has released Sh3.5bn to clear Last Mile Connectivity Project dues, pushing Kenya Power’s rural connections forward. School Fire Grief: Kenya marked a sombre memorial for 16 students killed in the Utumishi Girls Academy dormitory blaze, with police saying arson is suspected and nine girls are in custody. Courtroom Clash: A court battle over who should declare the moon for Muslim holidays is set to shape how Ramadan and Eid dates are announced. Politics in Western Kenya: A showdown looms as Ruto and Gachagua plan twin rallies in Kakamega/Western, with opposition vowing to unite against re-election. Transport Safety: NTSA suspended Nicco Movers 1 Sacco after a KMTC student died following an alleged assault and fall from a matatu on Thika Road. Regional Security: Kenyan forces repelled a suspected Al-Shabaab night attack on a base near the Somalia border in Mandera.

Court & Anti-Corruption: The High Court froze suspended Nairobi City County official Patrick Analo’s and his wife’s bank accounts for six months after EACC recovered Sh65m during a raid, with preservation orders barring withdrawals. Labour & Justice: KRA has been ordered to pay Sh3m to an ex-manager unfairly dismissed over a 2007 vehicle auction over a missing KEBS certificate. Crime & Courts: Detectives secured orders to force M-Kopa to unlock Safaricom and Airtel handsets tied to the Rechael Wandetto murder probe, seeking transaction details from nine lines. Public Safety: Nairobi-Mombasa highway traffic was snarled for hours after a collision involving two trailers at Masimba, leaving one truck across the road. Health & Society: Kenya’s condom demand stayed resilient despite US health funding cuts, with PS Kenya reporting higher sales in 2025. Sports & Culture: Police and Tusker clash in the Kwale Mozzart Bet Cup final as Police seek redemption; elsewhere, Enoch Morrison confirms talks with Accra Hearts of Oak. Weather: El Niño is officially here, with warnings of potentially historic intensity and knock-on risks for food and livelihoods.

Ebola Standoff in Court: Katiba Institute moves to punish Health CS Aden Duale and AG Dorcas Oduor for allegedly defying court orders as a US-linked Ebola quarantine facility at Laikipia Air Base keeps going. Budget Push in Parliament: Treasury CS John Mbadi defends a tough 2026/27 plan amid a still-large deficit, while boosting Health by Sh37b to about Sh177.5b and Education with a record Sh784.5b. Targeted Support: Government rolls out Sh42b for vulnerable groups and village elders, including a Sh3.9b stipend win for elders. Public Service Debate: PS Jane Imbuya sparks online backlash after a video shows her doing social-media-style content creation. Wildlife Crime Crackdown: Marsabit police recover 13 elephant tusks and arrest three suspected poachers. Tech & Business: Nigerian platform Bumpa launches in Kenya with tools for MSMEs and M-Pesa payments. Sports & Culture: Harambee Starlets face a reality check ahead of Wafcon; Nairobi’s Pumwani installs heating for newborns to cut hypothermia risks.

Budget Countdown in Nairobi: Treasury PS Chris Kiptoo says Kenyans should expect “no surprises” in the Sh4.84trn 2026/27 Budget, as security is beefed up around the National Treasury ahead of John Mbadi’s reading. Crime Crackdown: Police in Starehe seized 833 litres of illicit alcohol in a raid targeting Kangara and Chang’aa production and distribution. Nairobi Break-in: CCTV shows three hooded men breaking into a photography studio in the early hours, with the owner appealing for help to identify them. Ebola Funding & Tension: The US pledged an extra $20m for Ebola preparedness in Kenya and neighbouring countries, as protests and political debate over a US-linked quarantine facility continue to flare. Digital Inclusion Push: Kenya commits to permanent digital access for citizens, moving from pilots to national systems backed by infrastructure investment. Local Politics & Housing: Kiambu residents protest an affordable housing project over fears a church, nursery school and police housing could be displaced. Maritime Jobs: Kenya and Norway’s deal targets at least 1,000 Kenyan seafarers employed by 2030. Coffee Earnings Gap: Kirinyaga Central and Ndia farmers are urged to boost production to tap into the coffee boom and higher payouts.

US–Iran Tensions: The US says it carried out airstrikes and fired on an Iranian-linked tanker trying to move oil, warning more action is coming as Iran fires back. Nairobi Politics: Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna named his two favourite Cabinet Secretaries in President Ruto’s government—Lands CS Alice Wahome and Roads CS Davis Chirchir—after Wahome missed a Senate appearance. Health & Digital ID: The government launched SHA biometric registration for dependants aged 7–17, using thousands of scanners to link children to medical records and cut fraud. Public Finance Pressure: Treasury prepares the 2026/27 Budget Statement as unpaid government bills hit Sh465.87bn and spending outside Parliament’s approval (Article 223) jumped sharply. Crime & Safety: Police destroyed 3,300 litres of illicit brew in Kisumu and Migori, arresting two suspects. Urban Nairobi: CBD walkways and roads are being upgraded to improve pedestrian safety and movement. Sports: Somali referee Omar Artan returned home to a hero’s welcome after the US denied him entry for the World Cup.

Ebola Quarantine Row: Kenya police used tear gas in Nanyuki to disperse protesters against a US-backed Ebola quarantine centre, with courts having ordered work to stop; at least two deaths were reported in earlier clashes as anger grows over economy and sovereignty concerns. Tax Rules Under Fire: The Finance Bill 2026 faces backlash after proposals would let KRA treat deals as “tax avoidance,” seize funds while appeals run, and use private payment data without court approval—critics warn it turns the taxman into judge and executioner. Education Unrest: Education CS Julius Ogamba is set to brief the nation as unrest has reportedly affected 200 schools, with closures and property destruction disrupting learning. Nairobi National Park Protest: Former Chief Justice David Maraga was arrested during a protest against construction inside Nairobi National Park, as activists question the project’s scale and transparency. Connectivity Boost: Amazon selects Kenya for its first African satellite internet ground station under Project Kuiper, raising hopes for better rural access. Sports: Serena Williams returned to winning form at Queen’s Club; Harambee Stars coach Benni McCarthy outlined a blueprint for AFCON 2027.

Ebola Quarantine Protests Turn Deadly (Nanyuki): Police fired tear gas and live bullets as hundreds protested a US-backed Ebola quarantine centre for Americans at Laikipia Air Base; at least one protester was shot dead, dozens were arrested, and anger is growing over fears of “dumping” risk despite court suspensions and US assurances. Courtroom Comfort Row (Kakamega): Former LSK boss Nelson Havi says wooden benches at Kakamega Law Courts left him hospitalized, urging the Judiciary to make court spaces humane. Blue Economy Jobs Push (Oslo): President Ruto says Norway firms will hire 1,000 Kenyan seafarers by 2030, with the first batch expected from December, alongside new shipping-route talks. Domestic Workers Wage Debate (Kenya): Radio host Maina Kageni says he pays his househelp KSh 50,000—well above the new KSh 18,047 minimum—sparking online debate. Education Shake-up: Julius Bitok is moved from Basic Education to Tourism, with John Lekakeny Ololtuaa taking over Basic Education amid unrest and school fires. DCI Narcotics Raid (Thome): Detectives arrested four suspects, including two foreigners, after recovering cannabis and drug-processing items in a Nairobi apartment raid.

High Court & Politics: Kenya’s High Court upheld the impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, saying Parliament acted within its mandate, but it found his fair-hearing rights were violated and awarded him KSh50 million in damages. Elections Clarity: The Law Society of Kenya says Gachagua can still vie for public office, including the presidency, once legal avenues are exhausted—setting up a fresh constitutional fight. Ebola Protests in Nanyuki: Police fired tear gas to disperse protesters against a US-backed Ebola quarantine facility at Laikipia Air Base, with residents angry despite court orders. Local Governance & Rights: MPs raised alarm over a surge in missing children cases, calling for urgent action to strengthen tracing and coordination. Education: PS Julius Bitok confirmed half-term dates will remain June 24 amid unrest, while KUPPET renewed calls for a one-week break. Tech & Connectivity: Amazon has applied for a licence to build a satellite gateway in Kenya, aiming to deepen the country’s role in Africa’s digital infrastructure. Sports: Kenya’s women’s team will face Lesotho in the Four Nations play-off after Zambia beat Kenya on penalties; meanwhile, FIFA confirmed Somali referee Omar Artan is out of the 2026 World Cup after US entry denial.

Nairobi National Park Fight: Riot police fired tear gas and arrested at least nine people, including former Chief Justice David Maraga, during protests against plans to build inside Nairobi National Park, with demonstrators warning it will encroach on protected land and wildlife. Courtroom Update: Kenya’s High Court upheld the impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and awarded him Ksh50 million compensation after ruling Parliament and the Senate acted within the Constitution. Ebola Watch at Borders: Kenya says it has screened over 77,000 travellers at entry points as quarantine and surveillance measures intensify, with 37 people currently in quarantine and no local Ebola cases detected. Digital Push with EU: President Ruto announced fresh EU-backed investments worth about Ksh20.7 billion to boost Kenya’s digital economy, including connectivity and data governance support. World Cup Shock: Somali FIFA referee Omar Artan was denied entry to the US and sent back to Istanbul despite having a valid visa, dealing a blow to his World Cup preparations. Maritime Skills: Bandari Maritime Academy expands training through Recognition of Prior Learning to certify experienced workers for Kenya’s Blue Economy.

School Unrest Crackdown: Security bosses will meet Monday to tackle the wave of secondary school unrest, with police ordered to monitor incidents and advise management on possible closures; by Monday morning, slightly over 100 schools had shut after Sunday night reports. Road Safety Tragedies: On the Nairobi–Mombasa highway, seven died and 27 were seriously injured in a Salama crash involving multiple vehicles; separate accidents also killed five in Njoro, Nakuru, as police investigate. Education Deadlines: KUCCPS placement for TVET and KMTC diploma/certificate programmes ends today at 11:59pm for KCSE holders, with immediate KMTC admissions. Fertiliser Relief Talks: NCPB met North Rift farmers over a shortage of top-dressing fertiliser, pledging additional supplies under the fertiliser subsidy programme. EV Charging Push: Kenya Power begins shifting EV owners from standard meters to a cheaper e-mobility tariff, aiming to grow metered customers from 331 to 1,000. Local Economy: Gikomba traders begin relocating from the old riverside market as a Sh5bn safer complex takes shape.

Ebola Preparedness at Busia: Kenya and Uganda have launched a joint assessment mission at the Busia One Stop Border Post with ECSA-HC to check Ebola screening gaps and Standard Operating Procedures, using WHO-developed tools and immediate corrective steps to keep the virus from crossing undetected. Digital Economy: Kenya plans to sell non-personal government data from eCitizen and other state systems in a new marketplace, with a governance council overseeing commercialisation while keeping personal data protected. Health Update: CS Aden Duale says Kenya remains Ebola-free, reporting 67 negative tests so far and screening 88,000 travellers at entry points, with isolation capacity expanded at referral hospitals. Nairobi City Marathon: The 5th Nairobi City Marathon ended with Enock Kipkemboi winning the men’s race and Joy Kemuma taking the women’s title, as the event returned normal traffic flow on the Nairobi Expressway. Electricity Bills Warning: Kenya Power warns standby “phantom power” could add up to 10% to monthly bills, urging customers to switch off and unplug. Sports & Politics: Ruto pledged Sh10m to Gor Mahia and Sh100,000 per player after the league win, while Harambee Stars thrashed Lesotho 4-0 in a friendly.

Ebola Response: The US has shifted to domestic Ebola treatment centres after Kenya’s High Court suspended the Laikipia quarantine facility, while WHO and Africa CDC unveiled a $518m continental plan to coordinate response from June to November. Nairobi & Justice: The ODPP moved to charge Nairobi City County Urban Planning Technical Committee members over the South C Building collapse, drawing pushback from the Architectural Association of Kenya over targeting professionals. Politics & Economy: Safina deputy leader Willis Otieno urged Kenyans to judge leaders by policy outcomes, as he warned the economy is the real test amid high living costs and job strain. Sports: Enock Kipkemboi and Joy Kemuma won the Nairobi City Marathon full races; Western Jaguars beat USIU-A 4-2 in KHU hockey; and Kenya’s Cancer Survivors Day at KNH spotlighted early screening and support. Security: Police plan permanent camps in Kitui after banditry attacks.