AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoPress Freedom Crackdown: Uganda’s military chief Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba ordered the shutdown of NTV Uganda and Spark TV, with soldiers surrounding Nation Media Group offices; negotiations are reportedly underway to reopen outlets, while U.S. Senator Jim Risch urged Washington to review security ties after the media curbs. Political Justice: The Makindye court adjourned the treason-related case involving former Lord Mayor Elias Lukwago due to ill-health, as his trial over misprision of treason continues. Ebola & Regional Health: The UN warns Central Africa’s Ebola outbreak could cost Africa up to $3.6bn; meanwhile DR Congo reports Ebola cases above 1,300 with hundreds of deaths, and Uganda is named among affected areas. South Africa Xenophobia Deadline: Police deployed nationwide as anti-immigration groups’ unofficial 30 June deadline arrived; thousands of foreigners sought help to leave, and Uganda announced an evacuation plan for nearly 750 citizens amid violence fears. Clean Cooking Business: Uganda’s clean energy push gets a boost with local firms like Elsmart and Enersave scaling improved cookstoves and biomass briquettes, supported by results-based financing and partnerships. NRM Politics & Economy: NRM delegates endorsed Museveni as presidential flagbearer for 2026–2031, while the FY 2026/27 budget debate continues after a major upward revision to Shs 84.391trn.
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