AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoMadaraka Day in Wajir: Thousands streamed into the newly built Wajir Stadium for Kenya’s 63rd Madaraka Day, with families, students and cultural groups filling the venue hours before President William Ruto’s expected arrival, as the theme “Education, Skills and the Future” set the tone. Utumishi Girls fire: Grief continues after the dormitory inferno that killed 16 students, with families told DNA identification will take longer as post-mortems conclude and officials say no bodies will be released until all DNA results are ready; reports also highlight accounts of students trying to save others. Child protection data: Government says Kenya recorded 10,500+ child protection cases in 15 months, including nearly 2,000 abductions, while police dispute claims of a sharp surge—fueling debate over how the figures are tracked. Gor Mahia celebrates: President Ruto congratulated Gor Mahia on winning the SportPesa Premier League for a record 22nd time, praising discipline and resilience. Creative economy warning: A fresh push against digital piracy argues Kenya loses billions in tax and creative-sector value when local content is consumed illegally. Press freedom snapshot: A new global map shows press freedom at a 25-year low, with most countries facing “difficult” or worse conditions for independent journalism.
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