AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoFuel Protests: A nationwide matatu and PSV strike over fuel prices has paralysed commuting across Kenya, with hundreds stranded in Nairobi and other major towns, schools forced to close, and reports of tyres set ablaze as transport operators downed tools. Public Safety: Police and Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen ordered a fast crackdown after gospel singer Rachel Wandeto was set on fire in Mwiki, with investigations now focused on motive and planners. Crime Crackdown: DCI arrested a woman linked to a fake gold scam that cost an American investor Ksh55.7m, after suspects went silent following the transfer. Digital Economy: Kenya’s blockchain and fintech players pushed for faster stablecoin adoption as regulators weigh new rules for digital assets and cross-border payments. Education Access: KUCCPS said high-demand courses like Nursing, Medicine, Pharmacy and Engineering were removed from the portal because available slots were filled in the first phase. Sports Spotlight: Aaron Rai ended England’s 107-year PGA Championship curse with a composed final-round surge to win the Wanamaker Trophy. Environment Watch: Authorities are treating smuggling of Giant Harvester Ants as a new poaching threat, with queens reportedly harvested and shipped abroad.
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