AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoRegional Preparedness: East African ministers, chaired by Uganda’s Rebecca Kadaga, adopted a joint El Niño response plan as warnings of heavy rain extend through February 2027. It calls for coordinated emergency planning and protected transport corridors. Economy: Bank of Uganda held its policy rate at 12% as annual inflation rose to 5.8% in October, with energy costs, shilling weakness and adverse weather adding pressure. Government: Museveni named 13 permanent secretaries in a reshuffle and dropped Parliament Clerk Adolf Mwesige. Separately, Uganda’s science ministry and Operation Wealth Creation discussed using innovation to support industrialisation and enterprise. Regional Security: Uganda is pulling troops out of Somalia, prompting concerns about a security vacuum as the country faces political and militant threats. Trade and Safety: Uganda is seeking more local processing and jobs through its Canton Fair participation, while a report to MPs said three-quarters of inspected buildings fail required standards.
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