AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoEbola Crisis: DR Congo’s Ebola outbreak has surged past 1,000 deaths and 2,500 cases in just over two months, with the Bundibugyo strain driving the fastest fatal rise on record and spreading risk toward Uganda. Wildlife & Oil: Uganda has started translocating 12 endangered Nubian giraffes from Murchison Falls to Ajai Wildlife Reserve as oil drilling activity continues in the park. Health & Inclusion Through Sport: A minister says sport will be used to promote health and social inclusion. Tax & Economy: URA recorded its first monthly fiscal surplus in six months, helped by stronger tax collections and lower spending. Skilling Hub Integrity: Teso leaders were warned against favouritism and corruption in selecting beneficiaries for the Presidential Industrial Skilling Hub. Infrastructure Power Upgrade: UETCL and UEDCL inspected the Greater Kampala transmission project, now 90.57% complete. Road Scandal Probe: Investigators widen the Busega–Mpigi Expressway probe, scrutinising decisions by a senior roads official. National Cleaning Day: Government declared the last Saturday of every month a mandatory community clean-up day. Business & Finance: Standard Bank Group pledged support for Uganda’s Tenfold Growth Strategy, while Centenary Bank deepened ties with Chinese clients. Sports: CAF opened bidding for AFCON commercial rights for 2028–2036.
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