AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoOpposition Health Crisis: Detained opposition leader Kizza Besigye is in ICU at Mulago after collapsing in court, with his wife Winnie Byanyima saying he is unconscious and unresponsive, as his treason trial continues amid renewed calls to transfer him to private care. Courtroom Bail Setback: Kampala lawyer Erias Lukwago’s bail bid was dismissed by the High Court after judges said the application was overtaken by events following his committal for trial. Banking Shock: dfcu Bank posted a Shs15.8bn half-year loss, blaming costly Crane Bank-related court battles, triggering fresh investor anxiety over deeper internal troubles. Industrial Push: Roofings Group and UBOS team up to use credible statistics to guide investment and accelerate Uganda’s industrial transformation. Agribusiness Finance: Equity Bank Uganda urged farmers to stop treating farm profits as household cash, warning poor money discipline is sinking even profitable enterprises. Local Elections: Uganda’s EC ordered fresh LC1 polling in 1,135 villages after violence and register-related disputes disrupted the vote. Sports & Identity: Commonwealth Sport chief Donald Rukare rejected Aziz Abdul’s racism claims after the Idi Amin grandson was disqualified for a headbutt at the Commonwealth Games. Ebola Watch: Eastern DR Congo’s Ebola outbreak has surged past 1,500 deaths, while Uganda declared itself Ebola-free earlier this week.
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