AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoDigital Payments Reform: Kenya’s National Payments Systems Bill 2026 would let M-Pesa and Airtel Money invest customer deposits in government securities and interest-bearing accounts, with pressure growing to share returns with wallet holders. Parliament Tightens Digital Plate Oversight: Uganda’s digital number plate rollout faces fresh scrutiny as MPs question production capacity, plate shortages, security concerns, and alleged weekly tax losses of over Shs4bn, with a committee review set to verify conflicting figures. Cross-Border Power Push: Uganda and South Sudan move closer to electricity integration with a new 400kV interconnection project (about 299km of transmission line) aimed at expanding regional power trade. Health & Pharma Trade: Egypt and Uganda discuss expanding Egyptian drug and vaccine exports, joint manufacturing, and renewed hepatitis C cooperation. Oil & Industry Politics: Kenya’s Ruto vows the Sh2trn Dangote East Africa refinery will proceed despite a court dispute over land, while Dangote says the project will stay African-led and expects U.S. investor participation. Food Prices Bite: Kampala’s egg shortage is forcing bakers and street vendors into “shrinkflation,” cutting cake sizes as prices stay high. Industrial Land Woes: Soroti Industrial Park officials warn that most plots remain idle, threatening jobs and investment outcomes.
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