AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoEquity Bank expansion push: Equity Group says it’s targeting 100 million customers and expansion into 15 countries by 2030, after Q1 profit jumped 24% to KSh19.1bn, with digital channels driving growth and loan quality improving. Climate-smart farming: AGRA rolled out ClimVAT in Kenya, a satellite-backed tool to pinpoint where climate risk is highest and why, so smallholder support can be targeted down to sub-county level. Energy momentum: Tanzania backed the next phase of the East African Crude Oil Pipeline, clearing the way for trenching along the 1,443km corridor, while President Samia urged stronger Africa-wide cooperation on nuclear energy at NEISA 2026. Coastal weather alert: Tanzania’s meteorology authority warns of strong winds for five days starting May 20, with risks to fishing and marine transport. Education quality worry: A new study flags weak teacher practicum preparation, citing fear, poor mentorship, and material shortages. Tourism surge: Tanzania reports record visitor numbers and tourism revenue growth, with tourism now overtaking gold as a top foreign exchange earner.
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