AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoFuel Protest Fallout: Kenya’s nationwide transport shutdown over EPRA’s latest fuel hikes turned violent again, with at least four deaths and 30+ injuries reported as roads were blocked and police fired tear gas; the strike also stranded commuters and kept schools shut. Policy Clash: A late-night government “breakthrough” claim on diesel–kerosene pricing was publicly rejected by matatu operators on camera, and talks ended without a deal—so the strike is set to continue. Accountability: Police arrested the Central Police Station OCS over alleged release of 64 fuel-protest suspects, adding pressure on enforcement amid rising unrest. Business Pressure: Manufacturers are also sounding the alarm: KNBS data shows manufacturing’s economy contribution slipped to 7.1% in 2025, while cheap imports and high costs bite. Finance & Tech: In parallel, Mastercard and Yellow Card announced a stablecoin payments push with initial focus markets including Kenya, as EM markets brace for volatility from Iran-war inflation fears.
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