AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoCRDB Leadership Push: CRDB Bank shareholders at the 31st AGM in Arusha asked CEO Abdulmajid Nsekela to stay beyond his legally allowed 10-year tenure, pointing to a surge in share price (about Sh95 in 2018 to around Sh3,000 by April 2026), dividend growth (Sh5 to Sh90 per share), and a jump in profits and assets since 2018. Regional Fuel Pressure: In Kenya, protests flared as transport services halted over new fuel prices, with diesel rising sharply and business groups warning of economy-wide cost shocks. Coffee Deforestation Map: Coffee sector leaders launched an industry-first global mapping initiative, starting with an East Africa pilot (including Burundi), to identify deforestation risks and support restoration. Identity Systems Under Strain (Burundi): Burundi’s biometric ID card plan faces hurdles like unreliable electricity and weak internet that could slow nationwide rollout. Human Rights Spotlight: Ruben Vardanyan was nominated for the 2026 Václav Havel Human Rights Prize while jailed in Azerbaijan. Food Affordability (Burundi): Bean prices in Bujumbura jumped fast, pushing some varieties beyond what many households can afford.
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