AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoEducation Policy: Uganda’s new lower primary CBC draft says structured learning should top out at 3 hours a day for ages 5–6, with shorter sessions for younger pupils, aiming to protect children’s development. Culture & Parenting: Parents are urged to use indigenous languages at home as schools and communities push cultural identity through events like Kikaaya’s Cultural Day. Health Crisis: The DRC Ebola outbreak is now at 100 days with deaths and cases rising fast, as insecurity in Ituri and neighbouring areas keeps response teams under pressure. Local Government Accountability: Kasese’s Mpondwe-Lhubiriha cattle market dispute has triggered a fresh ministerial probe after traders complained a cooperative was blocked despite a contract. Infrastructure & Finance: Auditor General findings spotlight Makerere Guest House cash handling and procurement lapses, while the Works Ministry faces huge payables, arrears and abandoned road projects. Sports & Media: CAF has opened bidding for AFCON 2027 broadcast rights across Sub-Saharan Africa, with Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda set to co-host. Regional Business: Dangote’s planned Lamu refinery offer includes a 30% East Africa equity stake, with Kenya, Ethiopia and Rwanda showing interest.
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