AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoForex & Currency Watch: Kenya’s foreign exchange reserves fell about USD 165m (KSh 21b) in the week to Sept 17, but the shilling stayed broadly stable across EAC peers, with a 2.86% gain versus Uganda. Education Under Strain (Burundi): In Burunga, boarding schools are short on beds, teachers, desks, water and funding, threatening the 2026–2027 school year for thousands of pupils. AI Capacity Building (Burundi): Burundi’s Catholic formation institutions held a one-week seminar for lecturers and formators on Artificial Intelligence, linking tech change with church guidance. Public Health Intelligence (Africa): Africa CDC and AU states advanced a harmonised Behavioural Intelligence and Infodemic Management framework, with Burundi among participating countries. Digital Trade & Logistics (East Africa): Kenya Revenue Authority opened its Regional Electronic Cargo Monitoring System to private vendors, aiming to cut delays on the Northern Corridor. Green Tech Shipping (Kenya): Port of Mombasa welcomed the zero-emission-ready MV Grande Shanghai, featuring solar, batteries and drag-reducing hull tech. EAC Food & Land Data: A new arable-land map puts Burundi at 51.4% of land classified as arable. E-mobility (Rwanda): Ampersand showcased fast battery swapping for electric motorcycle taxis, targeting lower downtime and costs.
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