AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoFuel Protests Turn Deadly: Kenya’s nationwide transport strike over fresh fuel hikes spiralled into violence on Monday, with 4 dead and 30 injured, 348 arrests, and Nairobi roads left eerily empty as police fired tear gas and protesters burned tyres. Regional Energy Power-Play: Uganda is set to gain real influence over Kenya’s fuel logistics after buying a 20% stake in KPC, including say over transport tariffs and CEO appointments—raising the stakes for how pump costs are shaped. Markets Under Pressure: EM stocks slid and currencies stayed muted as inflation fears tied to the Iran war rattled global bonds. Aviation Boom, Thin Profits: Africa’s airlines are projecting a 6% passenger jump in 2026, but profits remain razor-thin, worrying tourism and hospitality players. Health Emergency Watch: WHO declared a new Ebola outbreak in eastern DRC an international emergency, as Uganda postponed major religious events over Ebola fears. Tech & Payments: Mastercard and Yellow Card announced a stablecoin push starting in Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana, South Africa and UAE, aiming to cut cross-border payment friction.
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