AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoRefugees & Humanitarian Pressure: Uganda’s Relief minister Sam Engola says refugee numbers have surged to over 1.25 million, with funding shortfalls forcing calls for voluntary returns as Uganda hosts more than two million people. Local Governance & Environment: Kiteezi landfill rehabilitation nears completion as UN-Habitat and KCCA hand over nearly half of the rehabilitated dumpsite after Japan-funded emergency works following the 2024 collapse. Youth & Jobs: Senior presidential adviser Moses Byaruhanga reiterates plans to inject Shs200m into each Kampala youth SACCO, while government also pushes more PDM funding for parish beneficiaries. Finance & Development Banking: Government authorises Uganda Development Bank to retain Shs63bn from 2025 profit to boost lending capacity, citing job creation from UDB financing. Cybersecurity: Airtel Uganda and Roke Telkom urge a national cyber resilience framework and stronger collaboration to protect critical services. Regional Courts: Uganda’s Protection of Sovereignty Act faces a challenge at the East African Court of Justice over claims it undermines EAC obligations. Sports: Uganda’s Kesogon and Chesamisi shine at the East Africa games in Morogoro, starting with strong wins. Education & Culture: Standard Chartered and Rotary launch the Skills for Change cohort in Muyenga to train vulnerable youth, mainly young women, in practical livelihoods.
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