AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoPress Freedom Under Strain: Uganda’s media safety worries grow after reports of the abduction of Standard Group associate editor Alex Kiprotich, prompting calls for a swift, independent probe and protection for journalists. Data for Development: UBOS signs MoUs with the cultural institutions of Samia Bugwe and Tieng Adhola to better document community births and deaths and strengthen Uganda’s population data systems. Tourism Boost: UWA launches free entry “Open Park Days” (Sept 25–27) across key national parks and reserves to drive domestic travel ahead of World Tourism Day. Wildlife Smuggling Crackdown: UWA deploys canine units at Busia and Malaba border posts to curb illegal wildlife trade. EACOP Progress: Tanzania reports EACOP pipeline completion at 87.8%, targeting oil transport to start on Jan 15, 2027. Regional Climate Finance: IFAD and Equity Group launch a $200m climate adaptation finance mechanism for smallholders in Rwanda, Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania. Royal Mourning: Uganda receives the remains of Tooro King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, with burial set for Sept 12 amid tight movement rules for mourners from eastern DRC. Uber Exit: Uber shuts down operations in Nigeria and Uganda as part of a wider restructuring, leaving riders and drivers scrambling for alternatives.
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