AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoEbola Crisis: DR Congo’s Ebola outbreak has surged past 2,000 deaths and 4,400 cases, with WHO and Africa CDC warning response efforts are being outpaced by conflict, delayed detection and strained health services. Research Update: A new study links the Congo-Uganda outbreak to a fresh animal-to-human transmission, with genetic findings tying Uganda cases to the DRC strain. Uganda Governance: Uganda has ordered bars and Malwa joints to stay closed until 3pm on working days, aiming to curb early-morning drinking and related social problems. Transport & Revenue: MPs have summoned Katumba Wamala and UNRA officials over Kampala–Entebbe Expressway toll glitches after a bus was charged Shs5,000 instead of Shs15,000, raising fears of revenue leakage. Oil & Standards: PAU and UNBS are benchmarking Tanzania’s oil-and-gas quality assurance approach, sharing Uganda’s PVoC system to verify equipment before use. Local Economy & Tourism: Inspire Africa Coffee in Ntungamo says it has innovated about 28 coffee products and is pushing coffee value addition and coffee tourism. Digital Security: Uganda Police forensics chief Andrew Mubiru warns cyberattacks are rising as Africa digitises, urging stronger safeguards and cross-border cooperation.
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