AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoEbola Watch: Uganda remains at very high risk as WHO flags continued spread in the DRC and notes Uganda has recorded imported cases; the WHO also warns cross-border transmission risk stays high, while the US pushes Europe for tougher travel curbs ahead of the World Cup. Parliament & Governance: Uganda’s 12th Parliament is battling severe space congestion, with MPs reportedly forced to sit on the floor as seating shortages worsen; Speaker Oboth-Oboth has allowed lawmakers to sit on either side to ease pressure. Budget & Finance: Uganda’s 2026/27 budget is set at sh84.3trn, with oil and gas revenue projections (including first oil expectations) highlighted as a major shift for public finances. Energy & Agriculture: Parliament approved a €168.9m loan for Phase II of solar-powered irrigation to boost coffee production and climate resilience. Business & Tech: SHIPU hosted investors and Huawei Uganda to strengthen Uganda’s investment climate and digital transformation. Sports: Zanzibar Heroes vs Uganda Cranes friendly postponed; Uganda’s Charles Kagimu and others are set for the Naivasha LOOP Safari Gravel Series qualifier. Mob Justice: MPs demanded action after rugby star Sydney Gongodyo’s death, directing Internal Affairs to report on mob justice.
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