AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoEbola Update: WHO warns DR Congo’s rare Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak is moving faster than any previous one and could become the deadliest ever, with over 4,400 cases and more than 2,000 deaths reported; Uganda has also confirmed cases and fatalities as health teams push community-led control. Transport & Energy: Kampala’s taxi unions plan to start rolling out electric taxis before end of 2026, but say battery-swapping and power infrastructure must be ready first. Oil Watch: Uganda’s First Oil remains on track for 2026 as well drilling hits 228 wells and key processing and pipeline works race toward pre-commissioning targets. Health & Jobs: Government says it will table medical interns’ grievances in Cabinet as Uganda Medical Association warns of possible industrial action over deployment, welfare and allowance delays. Business: Car & General’s H1 profit jumps 309% to KSh 2.6bn on stronger sales and a surge from associate Watu Credit; MTN Uganda also opens a new service centre in Bwaise. Youth & Society: Museveni urges youth to work, create wealth and use peace and government programmes to build businesses during International Youth Day celebrations. Trade & Policy: Uganda demands Chinese passports from Taiwanese travellers at Entebbe under the “One China” principle, after similar passport seizures and entry denials. Agriculture: Miraa farmers push to have khat declassified from narcotics rules to unlock value addition and new export markets, including the Middle East and Far East.
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