AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoFuel Deal Fallout: President Museveni says Kenyan former MP Cyrus Jirongo tipped him off in 2019 about Uganda’s fuel middlemen, leading to a later shift to a new arrangement with UNOC and a global trader—while Kenya’s energy ministry defends the G-to-G model as a dollar-stability measure. Agriculture Coordination: Government says ministries must stop working in silos as Uganda pushes agricultural transformation under the CAADP agenda. Health Workforce Plan: Ministry of Health is considering taking over recruitment of health workers from districts to curb absenteeism and improve deployment. El Niño Funding Gap: OPM says a costed El Niño preparedness plan exists but lacks funding, leaving limited ability to pre-position relief. Diplomatic-Military Tensions: UPDF suspends all defence and military cooperation with Türkiye after a diplomatic row that also saw protests at the Turkish embassy over dissident Fred Lumbuye. Fisheries Rights: Wakiso fisheries officials threaten to quit, alleging UPDF assaults and protection of illegal fishing on Lake Victoria. Education Access: Activists urge Parliament to make sign language compulsory in all schools. Local Development & Culture: Kigezi Diocese plans to turn the East African Revival centre into a faith-based tourism site; Tooro’s coronation fundraising targets Shs925m. Business & Innovation: Standard Chartered Foundation backs five women-led tech firms with Sh185m.
Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result. Feedback is welcome. Please let us know if you have any comments or suggestions about the AGP Executive Report.