AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoConstruction Costs & Housing Inputs: Nigeria’s cement price has surged to about N13,000 per bag in many areas, pushing up concrete block costs and sparking calls for government to intervene via more cement production licenses. Water & Land Stewardship: Nairobi’s water security gets a boost as Haleon Kenya partners with the Upper Tana–Nairobi Water Fund Trust to fund smallholder conservation to cut erosion and protect the watershed that supplies most of the city’s water. Transport Upgrades: Kenya Railways says new SGR first-class coaches will be fully operational by July 2026, with Wi‑Fi, reclining seats, and onboard dining. Urban Fire Risk: Nairobi’s Gikomba market fire has killed two people and left traders counting major losses after stalls and businesses were destroyed. Energy Infrastructure: South Africa advances its first LNG import terminal at Richards Bay, with early agreements involving ExxonMobil and Eskom as it seeks long-term gas-to-power security. Military Facilities: South Africa’s SANDF says the ageing 1 Military Hospital may not meet modern healthcare needs even after past refurbishments, with a new facility being assessed. Land Disputes (East Africa): Tanzania’s High Court dismisses a village land dispute in Simanjiro and declares three defendants lawful owners of contested grazing/open land. Security & Property Protection: Police in Kano recover multiple stolen vehicles, including a hospital ambulance, in intelligence-led operations.
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