AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoRegional Payments: Burundi will join the East African Payment System by December 2026, with the central bank citing RTGS modernisation to ISO 20022 and the March 2026 launch of Burundi Pay, aiming for faster cross-border transfers and less reliance on foreign currencies. Trade & Logistics: DP World and the UN World Food Programme delivered 5,000 tonnes of rice to Burundi, DRC and Rwanda via Dar es Salaam, supporting food assistance for over 14,200 people for one month amid rising humanitarian pressure. Corridor Finance: The World Bank says it may back a second phase of Tanzania’s Dar es Salaam Maritime Gateway Project, after praising early gains in cargo volumes and jobs potential. Infrastructure Push: Tanzania and DRC plan to strengthen Central Corridor links—ports, rail, roads and water transport—to cut shipping costs and time, with trade already valued at Sh794 billion. Northern Corridor Security: Kenyan truckers warn they may abandon routes into DRC and South Sudan as insecurity, extortion and attacks disrupt cargo movement. Health & Humanitarian Access: Burundi-linked refugee healthcare concerns surfaced in Malawi’s Dzaleka camp, where witnesses allege deaths tied to inability to pay deposits. Business & Finance: KCB unveiled a Sustainability Bond Framework ahead of a planned KSh 300 billion Medium Term Note programme, with proceeds ring-fenced for green, blue and social projects.
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