AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoDigital Finance: Ecobank Uganda launched an Electronic Merchant Cash Advance (eMCA) giving eligible merchants up to Shs70m working capital based on POS, web and QR transaction history, with repayment automatically deducted within 30 days. Education Policy: Government is professionalising pre-primary teaching under the ECCE Policy 2025, requiring qualified, registered and licensed teachers and registered centres. Local Infrastructure: Wakiso District seeks more road funding as urbanisation and population growth strain district roads, with plans to improve road durability using murrum. Tourism Economy: Uganda Wildlife Authority reports gorilla tourism revenue hit Shs110b in 2025/26 as gorilla numbers rise, after a dip linked to negative travel advisories. Anti-Corruption: Bududa RDC Juliet Namara was arrested over alleged UPDF recruitment bribery, with orders to refund Shs1m before further investigations. Business & Trade: Bankers back alternative financing to drive Uganda’s $500bn economy goal, while Equity’s trade roadshow highlights manufacturing investment interest. Security & Justice: Police arrested 12 teens over a video-recorded assault on a fellow student near Kibuli Mosque.
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