AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 minutes agoFuel Shock in Kenya: Trade lobbies are warning that EPRA’s latest fuel jump will hit transport, farming, manufacturing and trade—pushing up the cost of living. Diesel rose to Sh242.92 in Nairobi and super petrol to Sh214.25 for the cycle ending June 14, with KNCCI saying domestic taxes and other local costs are making the pain worse than global crude moves. Ebola Alert in DRC: A new Ebola outbreak is accelerating in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, with reports of 200+ cases and 65 deaths; experts say many cases are suspected and testing capacity is limited, while unrest and cross-border movement complicate response. Regional Security Drills: The EAC has launched a military exercise in Kenya to strengthen joint operations against terrorism, piracy and disasters, running to May 28. Burundi Pressure Points: In Gitega, inmates report food shortages; in Bujumbura, bean prices are soaring; and biometric ID plans face practical hurdles like power and internet gaps. DRC Frontline Shifts: M23 fighters have pulled back from parts of the Rusizi Plain, with residents in Sange reporting a fragile calm.
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