AGP Executive Report
Last update: 22 minutes agoUNGA & regional politics: Uganda’s Health Minister Chris Baryomunsi faced tough questions on LGBTQ healthcare access at a UN General Assembly side event, defending Uganda’s anti-homosexuality law as rooted in African culture. Courts & democracy: Election petitions are flooding Uganda’s courts, with 346 challenges from the 2026 parliamentary and Local Council polls now before judges and magistrates. Housing & planning: Government says it will start marking older buildings in Kampala for possible redevelopment, warning owners to expect enforcement of physical planning standards. Education: UNEB registered a record 1.63m candidates for 2026 exams, up 14.9%, as it warns against fake papers and malpractice. Climate & health: WHO classifies El Niño’s health impact in Africa as a Grade Three emergency, with Uganda among high-risk countries for disease outbreaks and malnutrition. Parliament capacity: Speaker Jacob Oboth moves to revive the Institute of Parliamentary Studies with Germany support for training and exchanges. Sports: AFCON 2027 qualifiers kick off Thursday, with Uganda in Group H and the tournament co-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda.
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