AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoEbola Update: The UN is urging faster action as DR Congo’s Ebola outbreak worsens, with conflict and population movement accelerating spread; Uganda has reported cases and cross-border risk remains a concern. Judicial Rights: Uganda’s High Court judge Justice Gadenya ruled that bail becomes mandatory after 180 days on remand for certain cases, tightening how long suspects can be held before committal. Embassy Accountability: Uganda’s UAE embassy faces fresh scrutiny after the Auditor General flagged weaknesses in managing Museveni’s Presidential Fund for SMEs in Dubai, raising concerns over planning and oversight. Sports & Commonwealth Games: State Minister Peter Ogwang met Commonwealth Sport in London to discuss preparations for Glasgow 2026 and a possible multi-nation hosting model for Africa. Agribusiness Funding: Pearl Bank and Ronalds in Africa trained over 30 agri-SMEs on accessing funding to scale production and exports. Trade & Exports: Uganda and India pushed for a strategic partnership to cut the trade deficit, while the Ministry of Trade met Hortifresh to boost horticulture exports and compliance. Digital Learning: Airtel Africa pledged to connect 5,000 schools to free internet by 2027 with UNICEF support, aiming to narrow Uganda’s wider digital education gap. Public Service: Government says it will verify and process compensation for families of soldiers killed in Somalia after MPs raised concerns over delayed payments.
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